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Managing and treating the atrophic mandible

R L Ettinger1

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, University of Iowa, College of Dentistry, Iowa City 52242.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
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Future complete denture wearers will be older, have worn dentures longer, and be more frail. This study evaluates diagnostic challenges and treatment options for mandibular complete denture support problems in this aging population.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Demographic shifts indicate an increasing prevalence of older adults with extended denture use.
  • Aging populations present unique challenges in complete denture wear, including increased physical frailty.
  • Long-term denture wear can lead to anatomical and physiological changes affecting denture stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate diagnostic issues associated with mandibular complete denture support problems.
  • To propose treatment modalities for improving support in complete dentures for an aging demographic.
  • To address the clinical challenges posed by physically fragile, long-term complete denture wearers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic criteria for assessing mandibular denture support.
  • Analysis of treatment options for compromised denture support.
  • Clinical case evaluations focusing on support-related complications.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key diagnostic indicators for inadequate denture support.
  • Evaluation of the efficacy of various treatment interventions.
  • Assessment of factors contributing to denture instability in frail, elderly patients.

Conclusions:

  • Effective diagnosis and management of support problems are crucial for mandibular complete dentures in the aging population.
  • Tailored treatment strategies are necessary to address the specific needs of older, more fragile denture wearers.
  • Improved denture support can significantly enhance the quality of life for long-term complete denture users.

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