Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Shortened dental arches and oral function

A F Käyser

    Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Oral function remains adequate in shortened dental arches with at least four occlusal units. Maintaining symmetry is preferred for optimal oral function adaptation in these cases.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    [Occlusion repair or occlusion loss? Results of preliminary treatment as the starting point].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2002
    Same author

    The shortened dental arch concept and its implications for oral health care.

    Community dentistry and oral epidemiology·1999
    Same author

    Fit of direct retainers in removable partial dentures after 8 years of use.

    Journal of oral rehabilitation·1997
    Same author

    Dentists' attitudes to the shortened dental arch concept.

    Journal of oral rehabilitation·1997
    Same author

    [Partial models in fixed prosthodontics].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·1996
    Same author

    Ten-year evaluation of removable partial dentures: survival rates based on retreatment, not wearing and replacement.

    The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·1996

    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Oral Health
    • Biomechanics

    Background:

    • Shortened dental arches (SDA) present challenges to oral function.
    • Understanding the adaptive capacity of oral functions in SDA is crucial for treatment planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between the degree of dental arch shortening and oral function.
    • To identify patterns of change in oral functions as the number of occlusal units decreases.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 118 subjects with varying degrees of shortened dental arches.
    • Classification of subjects into six groups based on the extent and symmetry of tooth loss.
    • Measurement of variables related to oral function.

    Main Results:

    • Two distinct patterns of oral function changes were observed with decreasing occlusal units.
    • Oral functions showed gradual changes until four occlusal units remained, then changed more rapidly.
    • Some oral functions exhibited progressive changes without abrupt shifts.

    Conclusions:

    • The human dentition possesses significant adaptive capacity to maintain adequate oral function in shortened dental arches.
    • A minimum of four occlusal units, ideally positioned symmetrically, appears sufficient for adequate oral function.
    • Further research can explore specific interventions to optimize function in SDA patients.

    Related Experiment Videos