Fig. 5

Elution monitoring. Elution monitoring immediately after the addition of distilled water, and at 1h, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 or 6 h later. a) DMV: Mixed paste consisting of dexamethasone, gel for oral care and petrolatum. b) Dexi: Dexamethasone. c) DM: Mixed paste consisting of dexamethasone and gel for oral care. d) MV: Mixed paste consisting of gel for oral care and petrolatum. e) Moist: Gel for oral care. f) Vase: Petrolatum. g) Poli: Cream-type denture adhesive: New Poligrip® . h) Tough: Cushion-type denture adhesive: Toughgrip. Elution monitoring with a fixed-point camera was started immediately after the addition of artificial saliva. The figure shows elution monitoring immediately after the addition of artificial saliva, and at 1 h, 2 h, 3 h, 4 h, 5 h or 6 h later