Classic vs. modern techniques on over-prosthesis

Abstract

Introduction: On the concept of establishing the treatment plan there are a series of principles aimed at restoring stomatognathic system functions by modern or traditional prosthetic ways. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine, according to clinical parameters, the prosthetic version of choice according to patients, requiring over-prosthetics, in relation to the degree of local involvement and loco-regional and what type of over-prosthetics will be required. Materials and methods: Edentulous patients, aged 45-60 years were divided into 2 groups depending on treatment option chosemover-prosthetis in the remaining teeth (LI) and the miniimplants overprosthetis or implants (L2). Establishing the therapeutic option individualization of the treatment, according to the clinical and overall edentulism has been considered. Results and discussion: In all clinical cases of oral rehabilitation a complete functional restoration has been achieved, choosing one of the two therapeutic options. The treatment plan consisted of a whole process of pre-prosthetic and pro-prosthetic procedures, which has been competed in achieving a proper treatment with or without general rehabilitation. Conclusions: A treatment plan in each case must be established, on the basis of the diagnosis; prevention and curative measures eliminating the adverse effects of edentations and future prostheses.