Treated partial edentulous in patients with permanent dentition and frequency of partial mobile dentures

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of our study was to determine the presence of mobile partial dentures by estimating their frequency: by gender, jaws, teeth regions and longevity. Material and Methods: The study material consists of 1785 patients who came to our clinic in the period 2015-2019 expressing their complaints regarding the stomatognatic system. The obtained data were entered into patient charts using the modified oral health assessment form according WHO, adapted and modified to the nature of our research. After elaboration and completion, the results obtained in our paper are presented with graphs and tables, and the comparison was made using Student's t-test and probability coefficient (p). Results: As for mobile partial dentures, the males participate with 60%, while the females with 40%. According to the jaws the maxilla participates with 60%, and the mandible with 40%. According to the tooth regions, 50% of them are located in the trans-canine region, 25% in the inter-canine region and 25% in the inter-trans canine region. The time period of 6-10 years has the highest percentage of prosthetic appliances (39.71%), while the lowest percentage of prosthetic appliances present is in the time period of 31 and more years (1.15%). Conclusion: 1. The high frequency of removable partial dentures and the misunderstandings regarding their provision impose improved oral health education. 2. Complications and failures can occur during treatment with removable partial dentures, so rigorous research is needed to examine the strengths and weaknesses of different models of removable partial dentures, as well as techniques and materials. 3. Proper dental condition evaluation, teeth positioning, preparation of retention teeth, adaptive structures within the removable partial denture, patient education, timely checks and maintenance are just some of the steps required for success. 4. Treatment with removable partial dentures should ideally result in improved overall oral health, patient satisfaction, and compliance.

Keywords: Partial dentures, frequency, permanent dentition, patients