ABSTRACT
The construction of a removable partial denture in distal extension cases is a delicate procedure since the prosthesis is supported by two different tissues, namely teeth and mucosa. The different resiliency of these supporting tissues may lead to the instability of the prosthesis. This paper describes a functional impression technique that aim to equalize the masticatory load between teeth and edentulous areas thus reducing the instability of the partial denture during function and preserving the residual teeth
ABSTRACT
According to the World Health Organization [WHO], oral health status represents an indicator of the physical and psychological general state of a person, especially among the elderly. Many epidemiological studies have studied oral health among the geriatric population. In Lebanon, the lack of publications related to this subject encouraged us to realize a pilot study in order to evaluate oral health status among a Lebanese geriatric sample from low socioeconomic class. This study was conducted in a volunteer associational center ["Resto du Coeur"], by the Department of ediatric and community dentistry, in collaboration with the Department of prosthodontics of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, at Saint-Joseph University, Lebanon. This activity included the oral health evaluation of 51 geriatric persons along with educational oral health promotion.The oral exam of the participants showed a high prevalence of edentulism, a poor oral hygiene as well as multiple periodontal and dental problems