Curr Health Sci J, vol. 48, no. 1, 2022

Moldova Region Population Study of Social Cases Affected by Partial Edentation

[Original Paper]

F.C. Bida(1), D. Agop-Forna(2), C.I. Creu(1), W.E. Al Hage(1), N.C. Forna(1)


(1)Department of Implantology, Removable Prostheses, Dental Prostheses Technology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
(2)Departement of Dento-alveolar Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania


Abstract:

As the number of partially edentulous patients grows, so will the demand for removable partial dentures (RPDs) in clinical practice because it is a safe, conservative, and cost-effective alternative that provides good plaque control but necessitates periodic maintenance visits. The goal of this research was to look at the incidence of partial edentulism, RPD type, design, and components, as well as their frequency of use, among patients at the Dental Faculty's Department of Partial Dentures in Iasi.


Keywords:
Removable partial dentures, clasps design, biomechanical concept, partial edentulism



Corresponding:
Doriana Agop-Forna, Departement of Dento-alveolar Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, e-mail: drdorianaforna@gmail.com


DOI 10.12865/CHSJ.48.01.05 - Download PDF