title: [Update on current care guideline: shortened dental arch (SDA)].
abstract: The shortened dental arch (SDA) 10 occluding pairs is often accepted by the patient. However, SDA carries a risk for temporomandibular disorders and instable occlusion, although these effects are usually transient. If the missing molars are replaced, implants are the most recommendable choice, although the negative effects of removable prostheses can also be prevented with a proper treatment plan. Individual preventive dental care must always be included in the treatment.
mesh_terms: D003724:Dental Arch / Q000473:pathology*; D003757:Dental Implantation; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000473:pathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012307:Risk Factors