METHODS OF INTEGRATING AESTHETIC REHABILITATION INTO THE TREATMENT PLAN OF ELDERLY PATIENTS

Authors

  • Mihaela Monica SCUTARIU University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi
  • Amelia SURDU University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi
  • Georgiana MACOVEI University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi

Abstract

Dental aesthetics represents a synonym for modern, cutting edge dentistry as it is a simultaneous mixture of art and science. The materials and the technology nowadays provide the resources for achieving extremely accurate and physiognomic restorations regardless of the amplitude of the intervention needed; consequently the treatment must respect the oral health and the optimal functioning of the dental-maxillary apparatus. One of the treatment phases that precede the final result, one step ahead in the treatment, is represented by the temporary restoration. The purpose of the paper consists in assessing the importance of restoring a patient’s facial aesthetics - a key element for treatment success, while going through the phases that precede the final result. Material and method: The study includes 88 patients aged between 60-90 years (median age - 75 years), treated at the Department of Oro-dental Diagnosis and Gerontostomatology, between January 2012 and December 2013. The patients requested the restoration of the functions affected by odontal coronary lesions, periodontal disease or edentation, malocclusion, cranial mandibular malrelations, and unsuccessful or deteriorated odontal or prosthetic treatments. Results: Dental aesthetics implies a detailed assessment of each individual case because the long term success of the beautiful result achieved depends of the optimal state of health and functionality of the entire system. The final project in the cases studied was transformed into temporary restoration and afterward into permanent restoration. Conclusions: The use of temporary prosthesis within the treatment plan is important for the patient as it contributes at maintaining his social life active and also at developing the correct techniques for providing the proper hygiene for the restored elements.

Author Biographies

  • Mihaela Monica SCUTARIU, University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine
    Department of Oro-dental Diagnosis and Gerontostomatology

  • Amelia SURDU, University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine
    Department of Oro-dental Diagnosis and Gerontostomatology

  • Georgiana MACOVEI, University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine
    Department of Oro-dental Diagnosis and Gerontostomatology

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Published

2015-06-30

Issue

Vol. 119 No. 2 (2015): The Medical-Surgical Journal

Section

DENTAL MEDICINE

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