Six-year report of the periodontal health of fixed and removable partial denture abutment teeth.
There were minimal differences in longitudinal periodontal effects when fixed and removable partial dentures were compared. Both treatment alternatives provide long-term periodontal health and should be considered for the restoration of a partially edentulous arch. Regardless of treatment, conscientious home care and professional prophylaxis are recommended.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000175:diagnosis; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000175:diagnosis; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000175:diagnosis; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000175:diagnosis; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000175:diagnosis