RESUMO
A complicated case often requires a multidisciplinary approach. But such an approach makes it difficult for the practitioner to offer the patient a definitive treatment plan. This article outlines the concept of a phased-in comprehensive treatment plan and reports on a case in which such a plan was used successfully.
Assuntos
Assistência Odontológica Integral/métodos , Cárie Dentária/terapia , Relações Dentista-Paciente , Planejamento de Dentadura , Prótese Parcial Fixa , Prótese Adesiva , Prótese Parcial Removível , Humanos , Masculino , Má Oclusão/terapia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Reabilitação Bucal , Ajuste Oclusal , Higiene Bucal , Ortodontia Corretiva , Planejamento de Assistência ao Paciente , Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente , Satisfação do Paciente , Doenças Periodontais/terapia , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
The posterior palatal seal contributes significantly to the retention of a maxillary complete denture. It is commonly considered to lie on the tissue covering the soft palate. However, no references are available to substantiate this correlation between the clinical and anatomic placement. This research used ultrasound instrumentation as a noninvasive procedure to locate the anatomic structures in the posterior palatal seal region of 15 maxillary edentulous patients. The posterior border was determined to lie on the tissue covering the soft palate.
