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Valentina M Sokolovska1, Natalia V Tsvetkova1, Oleg A Pisarenko1
1POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, POLTAVA, UKRAINE.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|June 26, 2023
Summary
This study evaluated dental prostheses materials for military personnel, identifying Acron as a biocompatible option. Findings highlight the need for better awareness of timely orthopedic dental care among servicemen.
Area of Science:
- Dental prosthetics
- Biomaterials science
- Military medicine
Background:
- Previous fixed metal prostheses caused issues in 121 of 185 military personnel.
- A risk group for prosthesis material intolerance was identified.
Purpose of the Study:
- To justify the selection of dental prosthesis construction materials for military personnel.
- To consider clinical factors and comorbidities in material choice.
- To analyze trends in orthopedic dental care seeking behavior.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination of 185 military personnel (March 2022-March 2023).
- Methods included content analysis, bibliosemantics, and medical statistics.
- Evaluation of biocompatibility and clinical suitability of materials.
Main Results:
- Acron thermoplastic material by Roko (Poland) was selected for partial removable prostheses due to high biocompatibility.
- This choice facilitated high-quality prosthesis production with minimal clinical visits.
- Identified intolerance to previous metal prostheses in a significant patient cohort.
Conclusions:
- Careful material selection prevented complications and ensured timely, high-quality removable prosthesis fabrication.
- Military personnel demonstrated low awareness regarding the necessity of prompt orthopedic dental treatment.
- Biocompatible materials like Acron are crucial for effective military dental prosthetics.
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