Open AccessTHE IMPORTANCE OF ORAL FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS IN TREATMENT OF COMPLETELY EDENTULOUS PATIENT
Author(s) -
Elena Preoteasa,
Catalina Murariu Magureanu,
Cristina Teodora Preoteasa,
Alexandra Oncescu Moraru,
Liviu Iosif
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
romanian journal of stomatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2069-6078
pISSN - 1843-0805
DOI - 10.37897/rjs.2015.1.10
Subject(s) - edentulism , quality of life (healthcare) , mastication , medicine , dentistry , dental prosthesis , implant , oral health , nursing , surgery
In complete edentulism treatment the most challenging objective is restoring patient’s functionality, ensuring proper conditions for chewing, but also speaking and social interacting. In particular, mastication is a central parameter perceived by the patient as one of the most important function to ensure a good quality of life. The aim of this manuscript was to highlight some important factors related to oral functioning that should be considered when planning and implementing the treatment for complete edentulism with conventional or implant-based removable prosthesis, as being regarded as having a great impact on the treatment outcome.