Aftercare of the complete denture patient.
Complete denture treatment does not end with the insertion of the finished prosthesis. Regular denture maintenance by the patient and periodic consultation with the prosthodontist are essential for the long-term success of treatment. This article attempts to focus on the points to be considered in the aftercare of the complete denture patient.
Shigli
Kamal
K
Department of Prosthodontics, Modern Dental College and Research Centre, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. kamalshigli@yahoo.co.in
D000269:Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000359:Aftercare; D000368:Aged; D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology; D003729:Dental Care; D003781:Denture Retention; D003824:Denture, Complete; D004435:Eating / Q000502:physiology; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008409:Mastication / Q000502:physiology; D018529:Nutritional Support; D009909:Oral Health; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013060:Speech / Q000502:physiology; D013649:Taste / Q000502:physiology; D014059:Tongue / Q000502:physiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
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