Abstract

The loss of all teeth from one or both dental arches is a significant disability affecting self-confidence, communication, masticatory function and aesthetics. Whilst missing teeth cannot be restored to the natural state, the development of a prosthetic dentition has been a goal of dental science throughout the centuries. Contemporary techniques allow for the replacement of missing dentition with fixed or removable solutions, solving many of the problems. Implant dentistry has transformed this area of medicine. This article provides dental practitioners with an overview of this important area of patient care.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Dental practitioners in clinical practice will frequently see edentulism; a good understanding of the available options for rehabilitation is essential.

Authors

Rosenbaum N

Institution

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, University of Sheffield, Sheffield and Peak Implant Clinics, Derbyshire, UK.

Source

Dental update 39:2 2012 Mar pg 108-10, 112, 114-6

MeSH

Dental Implantation, Endosseous
Dental Impression Technique
Dental Prosthesis Design
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
Denture, Complete
Denture, Overlay
Esthetics, Dental
General Practice, Dental
Humans
Jaw, Edentulous
Mandible
Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22482268