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STUDY REGARDING THE INFLUENCE OF PERIODONTAL MAINTENANCE THERAPY ON TOOTH SURVIVAL IN PATIENTS WITH REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES

Authors :
Ciocan-Pendefunda Arina
Ursarescu-Sufaru Irina Georgeta
Martu-Stefanache Maria Alexandra
Ioanid Nicoleta
Mârțu Ioana
Pendefunda Valeria
Iftene Gabriela
Source :
Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, Vol 8, Iss 4, Pp 57-61 (2017)
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Romanian Society of Oral Rehabilitation, 2017.

Abstract

Aim: Removable partial dentures (RPDs) can influence the oral health and have the potential to cause further tooth loss, especially of abutment teeth. However, no evidence indicates the effective interval of regular periodontal maintenance after RPD provision. This study aimed to examine the impact of regular periodontal maintenance visits on survival of RPD abutment teeth. Materials and Methods: Patients were included if they had been provided with a clasp-retained RPD and had used it for 2 years or more. According to the frequency of periodontal maintenance, study samples were divided into three groups; every 3–6 months (3–6M) group, 1-year (1Y) group and no-maintenance (NM) group. Results: Five-year cumulative survival rates were 82.6% (3–6M), 74.4% (1Y) and 70.8% (NM) respectively. Survival of abutment teeth in the 3–6M group was significantly better than both 1Y and NM groups. Conclusion: The periodontal maintenance at least once in 6 months had the most favorable outcome. Frequent periodontal maintenance after RPD provision could be effective in preventing further tooth loss.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20667000
Volume :
8
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4937a630683d4a12b58088064b11c49b
Document Type :
article