THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TOTAL EDENTULOUS PROSTHETIC FIELD MORPHOLOGY IN THE DESIGN OF CONVENTIONAL COMPLETE DENTURES

Abstract

The complete denture has the role of reproducing the missing dental and maxillary structures: teeth, gums and facial contours, ensuring a harmonious integration with the patient’s remaining features. The main objective of this study aims to evaluate the knowledge of dental students and dentists regarding complete denture. Material and method. The evaluation of the knowledge among students and dentists regarding the prosthetics of the complete edentulism was carried out by the questionnaire method. The study was attended by students of the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Craiova and dentists, from the urban environment. Results. Regarding the sources of information, 26% of the participants mentioned that the main source of information was represented by specialized books, 86% of the participants believed that the patient’s general state of health influences the morphology of the total edentulous prosthetic field. 74 of the participants stated that the installation of the “suction cup” phenomenon between the mucosal face of the prosthesis and the fully edentulous prosthetic field is the main factor for achieving the suction of the complete denture. 44% of the respondents considered that the main factor contributing to the stability of a complete denture is the anatomical retentiveness Conclusions. The complete denture plays an essential role in the restoration of the dento-maxillary system by ensuring the morphological and functional rehabilitation of totally edentulous arches.