Patients with permanent dentition treated with one partial prosthetic appliance

Abstract

Abstract

Aim: The aim of our study is to evaluate dental defects and determine the presence and frequency of partial prosthetic appliances in examined patients, by gender, jaw and type.

Material and methods: For this purpose in the period 2015-2020, 1785 patients were examined where 52.83% of them were male, while 47.17% were female.The age of the examinees was from 13 to 82 years, with an average age of 48.2 years.

Through intra-oral examination, the type and material of the existing prosthetic appliances were determined as well as their localization according to gender and jaws. The data obtained were entered into patient records using a modified oral health assessment form according to the World Health Organization, adapted and modified to the nature of our research. Descriptive statistical method was used for processing the results, while data distribution is indicated by percentages.

Results: Of the total number of patients (420), females participate in 53% of cases, while males in 47% of cases.The maxilla in 71% of cases absolutely dominates over the mandible which has 29% of cases.Patients with one prosthetic work in 61% of cases have fixed bridges, followed by removable prostheses in 21% of cases and fixed crowns in only 18% of cases.

            Conclusion:1. The difference in per cent by results of different authors concerning the existing of one partial prosthetic appliance by our treated patients can be explained with different standards which exist in different countries from which came authors and studies.

1. Proper assessment of dental condition, tooth position, preparation of retention teeth, adaptive structures within the partial removable denture, patient education, timely check-ups and maintenance are just some of the steps required for success.


2. Treatment with partial removable dentures should ideally result in improved overall oral health, patient satisfaction, and compliance.


3. The choice of prosthetic treatment modality is mainly determined by the patient's expectations, needs, social aspects, economic consequences and educational level, as well as general health condition, oral functions, aesthetic benefits, prognosis of remaining teeth, related riskswith periodontal disease, caries progression, and patient motivation to maintain oral hygiene.

Key words: Permanent dentition, prosthetic appliances, partial dentures, jaws