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Insertion and follow‐up of complete dentures: a literature review
Author(s) -
Goiato Marcelo Coelho,
Filho Humberto Genneri,
dos Santos Daniela Micheline,
Barão Valentim Adelino Ricardo,
Júnior Amilcar Chagas Freitas
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
gerodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1741-2358
pISSN - 0734-0664
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-2358.2010.00368.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentures , dentistry , oral hygiene , rehabilitation , physical therapy
Gerodontology 2010; 00; doi: 10.1111/j.1741‐2358.2010.00368.x Insertion and follow‐up of complete dentures: a literature reviewObjective: The aim of this study was to present the importance of clinical procedures related to insertion and follow‐up of complete dentures in elderly patients. Materials and Methods: The success of rehabilitation with complete dentures results from the accuracy of clinical and laboratorial procedures that makes the denture insertion an important step of treatment. Conclusion: The follow‐up and professional maintenance of function and hygiene facilitates long‐term efficiency.