Sythesises the diverse scientific, clinical and bio-mechanical knowledge required to manage the edentulous predicament. This book analyses the sequelae of edentulism and provides a rationale for treatment with complete dentures. This knowledge base is also fundamental for alternative treatment modalities, such as implant-supported prostheses.
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Höhe: 235 mm
Breite: 191 mm
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978-0-8151-9899-4 (9780815198994)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
The bio-mechanical consequences of the edentulous state; the biologic price implicit in wearing complete dentures; the geriatric edentulous patient; nutrition and communication considerations; essentials of complete denture fabrication (impression making, occlusion, aesthetics) in the context of applied basic sciences; speech considerations when fabricating complete dentures; the adjunctive role of adhesive agents in complete denture retention; the occlusal challenges associated with the single complete denture; immediate dentures and teeth-supported overdentures; maxillofacial prosthodontics for the edentulous patient.
