Condición periodontal de pacientes con prótesis fijas realizadas en la U.C.S.G durante el semestre B 2015 y semestre A-B 2016.

Abstract

Introduction: Fixed dentures interfere with periodontal health if they are not correctly performed and if adequate plaque control is not allowed, the objetive of this investigation is to know the periodontal condition of patients with fixed prostheses and to demonstrate if the fixed prosthesis is considered as a factor of risk in the alteration of the periodontal characteristics. Materials and methods: descriptive, cross-sectional study. We contacted and reviewed 55 patients who were treated with fixed prostheses in the U.C.S.G giving a total of 63 fixed prostheses, assessed prosthetic margin level, plaque retention, bleeding, prostheses material and whether or not there is periodontal disease. Results: It was obtained that the subgingival margins had a higher prevalence of gingivitis (26.98%) and plaque retention (54.1%) a difference of the supragingival margins, with respect to the material of the prosthesis, the ceramic metal prostheses obtained greater percentage of gingivitis by 34.92%. Conclusion: There is relationship between periodontal health status and the presence of fixed prosthesis if there is no adequate plaque control. The subgingival location of the prosthetic margin plays an important role in the periodontal condition.