Model analysis by Gerber`s principle versus classical analysis

Abstract

Introduction. The model represents the exact positive copy of the total edentulous prosthetic field. The models are analyzed both separately, before mounting in the articulator, and simultaneously, as a whole, from the front and the side view after being mounted in the articulator. Aim of the study. Total edentulousness is a dental disease becoming more common in the population. Through oral rehabilitation of total edentulous patients the aim is to reestablish the functions of the stomatognathic system: mastication, phonation, deglutition and patient physiognomy. Materials and methods. The study was conducted over a period of 4 months, June-September 2017, on a number of 30 complete edentulous patients in Galati county, 18 patients received dentures made by the classical method of mounting the teeth of Gysi, and 12 patients received dental prosthesis made according to Gerber`s modern method of mounting the teeth. Results. The outcomes were assessed taking into account the patient satisfaction regarding mastication, phonation, improvement of esthetic appearance and acquiring a greater comfort in wearing the denture in the case of denture wearer patients according to Gerber`s modern method of mounting the teeth. Conclusions. The Gerber method uses teeth mounting placing the last molar before the red line and ensuring a better stability of prosthesis on the total edentulous prosthetic field. A dental prosthesis made to reproduce as accurately as possible the stomatognathic system functions and to be easily accepted by the patient, guarantees the treatment`s success.