Valoración clínica de dientes remanentes en pacientes con prótesis parcial removibles de la Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Introduction: The affectations such as caries, dental mobility, bleeding to probing (BOP) and biofilm are very frequent in users with removable partial prosthesis (RPDs) and these were evaluated by means of indexes, tables and tests, mainly took into account the remnant teeth that serve as pillars for removable prostheses. Objective: To identify the conditions present in the remaining teeth in patients with removable partial prostheses. Materials and methods: This research is a cross-sectional and descriptive study since it identifies the conditions present in the remaining teeth and abutments in patients with removable partial prosthesis. Results: The sample consisted of patients seen in the dental clinic of 41 female (68%) and 19 male (32%). The age range was from 18 years onwards presenting a value of 40 (67%) of 18-45 years and 20 (33%) patients of 45> years.