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A H Fenton1

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ont., Canada.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|November 1, 1994
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For elderly patients needing tooth replacement, treatment choice depends on health and finances, not age. A new PTF index helps decide between removable partial prostheses (RPPs) and other options for better dental care.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Geriatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Elderly partially edentulous patients face tooth replacement choices.
  • Treatment options include prostheses supported by mucosa, teeth, or implants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a decision-making index for tooth replacement in the elderly.
  • To evaluate the suitability of removable partial prostheses (RPPs) for all patients.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a three-level index (PTF index) based on patient health, dental tissues, and finances.
  • Analysis of the advantages of RPPs, including their adaptability for compromised dentitions.

Main Results:

  • Patient health, dental tissue status, and finances are key determinants for treatment selection, not age.

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  • RPPs are versatile, reversible, and can be easily modified if further teeth are lost.

    • Conclusions:

    • The PTF index can guide treatment decisions for elderly partially edentulous patients.
    • RPPs are a viable option for all patients, especially those with questionable remaining teeth or potential future tooth loss.