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Implant placement under existing removable dental prostheses and its effect on oral health‐related quality of life
Author(s) -
Wolfart Stefan,
Moll Daniel,
Hilgers RalfDieter,
Wolfart Mona,
Kern Matthias
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
clinical oral implants research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.407
H-Index - 161
eISSN - 1600-0501
pISSN - 0905-7161
DOI - 10.1111/clr.12030
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , maxilla , abutment , oral health , implant , significant difference , dental prosthesis , anterior maxilla , orthodontics , surgery , civil engineering , engineering
Objective One aim of this prospective clinical study was to measure the effects of strategicimplant placement under removable partial dental prostheses ( RPDP s) and among removable complete dental prostheses ( RCDP s) on oral health‐related quality of life ( OHRQ o L ). Materials and methods Twenty‐three patients participated in this study restored with RCDP s ( n = 12) or RPDP s retained by telescopic crowns with 1–2 abutment teeth ( n = 11). The total number of abutments was increased to 5–6 (maxilla) or to 4 (mandible) by placing implants in strategically advantageous regions. Ball attachments were attached to the implants and integrated in the existing denture. The Oral Health Impact Profile (49 questions) was completed by patients before implant placement, at baseline (integration of ball attachments), and during 12‐ and 24‐month follow‐up visits. Results There were marked reductions of impacts in both groups when comparing pre‐treatment scores and scores at baseline ( P < 0.0001), 12‐month ( P < 0.0001), and 24‐month follow‐up visits ( P < 0.0001), respectively. For none of the visits, a significant difference between the two groups was detected ( P > 0.05). Conclusion It can be concluded that a strategic placement of implants under the existing dental prostheses improves OHRQ oL in both treatment groups.