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The randomized shortened dental arch study: 5-year maintenance.

S Wolfart1, B Marré, B Wöstmann

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.

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|June 16, 2012
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Removable partial dental prostheses (RPDPs) for shortened dental arch (SDA) treatment led to more technical issues than no replacement. Both approaches required increasing follow-up treatment intensity over five years.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Dental Public Health

Background:

  • Limited evidence exists for prosthodontic care in shortened dental arch (SDA) cases.
  • Two common management strategies include molar replacement with removable partial dental prostheses (RPDPs) or adhering to the SDA concept without replacement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare treatment outcomes between RPDPs and SDA in patients with complete molar loss.
  • To evaluate differences in follow-up treatment needs over a 5-year period.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized multicenter study included 215 patients with complete molar loss in one jaw.
  • Patients were assigned to either RPDPs for molar replacement or the SDA concept (no replacement).
  • Follow-up assessments were conducted over 5 years to record biological and technical treatments.

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Main Results:

  • Patients receiving RPDPs experienced significantly more technical treatments (mean 4.2) compared to the SDA group (mean 2.8).
  • No significant biological differences were observed between the RPDP and SDA groups.
  • Both groups showed an increasing trend in the severity of required follow-up treatment over time, from minimal to moderate and extensive.

Conclusions:

  • While both RPDPs and SDA require increasing follow-up treatment, RPDPs are associated with a higher frequency of technical complications.
  • The choice between RPDPs and SDA impacts the nature of technical interventions needed during long-term management.