Meeting abstract
Interdisciplinary Approach to Solving Edentulousness
Davor Jokić
Darko Macan
Abstract
In their everyday work dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons and prosthodontists solve the problem of edentulousness/edentia. The premature loss of teeth inevitably leads to changes which are clearly seen on the face, particularly the shape and size of the upper and lower jaws. Intermaxillary disharmony, arising as a result of the loss of teeth, causes great problems to the patient, both aesthetic and functional, and also to the physician who attempts to rehabilitate the patient. Orthodontic treatment successfully solves numerous malocclusions. Surgical treatment can solve a large number of dentofacial deformities. Prosthetic rehabilitation in the majority of cases functionally and aesthetically satisfies the needs of the patient. However, a combination of orthodontic and surgical treatment, and prosthetic rehabilitation not only ensures stable intermaxillary relations but also the appropriate appearance of the patient. Orthodontic treatment must precede surgical treatment, in order to solve dental compensation and to ensure sufficient space for placement of dental implants and finally it must ensure, through a period of retention, stability of the result. We will show several examples of successful interdisciplinary approach to solving edentulousness.
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614
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Publication date:
15.12.2005.
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