 [ Symptoms ] what are the types of denture adhesives [ Disease ] paste application apply this denture adhesive to a dry or preferably wet denture avoid placing adhesive close to the denture borders if the adhesive oozes use less of the product for dentures on the upper jaw apply three short strips of adhesive or s series of small dots along the ridge area and one down the center for dentures on the lower jaw apply three short strips of adhesive or s series of small dots in the center of the ridge area powder application sprinkle a thin uniform layer throughout the tissue bearing surface of the denture shake off excess powder and press the denture into place powders may be preferred over pastes because they are easier to clean off the denture and tissue in addition they do not have the same tendency as pastes do to shim keep the denture away from the tissue