Periodontal aspects of removable partial dentures

Periodontal pre-treatment of patients receiving partial dentures should involve three phases: initial therapy; periodontal surgery; home care. For periodontal surgery and/or prosthodontic treatment using precision materials, e.g. telescope retainers, the API (approximal plaque index) should not exce...

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Published inZeitschrift fur Stomatologie (1984) Vol. 86; no. 8; p. 519
Main Authors Haas, M, Wegscheider, W A, Permann, R, Arnetzl, G
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Austria 01.12.1989
Subjects
Dental Abutments
Denture, Partial, Removable
Humans
Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic
Patient Care Planning
Periodontal Diseases - therapy
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Summary:Periodontal pre-treatment of patients receiving partial dentures should involve three phases: initial therapy; periodontal surgery; home care. For periodontal surgery and/or prosthodontic treatment using precision materials, e.g. telescope retainers, the API (approximal plaque index) should not exceed 30%. To prevent further loss of gingival attachment due to iatrogenic irritation by the dentures preparation of abutments should consistently the para- or supragingival. In patients with few residual teeth telescope retainers, which can be cemented for definitive fit if indicated, are the treatment of choice.
ISSN:0175-7784