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Functional analysis of fixed bridges on abutment teeth with reduced periodontal support
Author(s) -
LUNDGREN DAN,
NYMAN STURE,
HEIJL LARS,
CARLSSON GUNNAR E.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1975.tb01521.x
Subject(s) - masticatory force , abutment , dentition , medicine , dentistry , dentures , bite force quotient , orthodontics , fixed prosthodontics , mastication , removable partial denture , engineering , civil engineering
Summary The present study examines (he function of fixed bridges on abutment teeth with reduced but non‐inflamed periodontal tissues. Eighteen patients with advanced periodontal breakdown and indication for oral rehabilitation received periodontal treatment and their dentitions were restored with fixed bridgework. The analysis of function performed 2‐5 years after insertion of the reconstructions was made by (1) evaluation of the patients' opinion on chewing ability and function of the masticatory system; (2) clinical examination of the border movements of the mandible, the status of the temporomandivular joints and the chewing muscles, and (3) measurements of the bite force in different areas of the dentition. The results of the study show that the functional capacity of the type of extensive bridgework discussed is good and that the patients–in spite of severe loss of periodontal tissue–achieve bite force values that are almost comparable to those in individuals with natural teeth. Comparison of the function of fixed bridges and that of removable dentures is also discussed.