04 May 2023>: Clinical Research
Assessment of Periodontal Health Among Removable and Fixed Partial Denture Wearers in Aseer Region of Saudi Arabia
Asim Elsir Elmahdi 1ABD , Mohamed Fadul A. Elagib 2ACEF* , Ahmed Babiker Mohamed Ali 3BCD , Hoda Lotfy Abouzeid 1CDF , Abosofyan Salih Atta 4CDE , Shahabe Saquib Abullais 2ADFG , Prasad Vijayrao Dhadse 5CEFDOI: 10.12659/MSM.940322
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e940322
Table 2 Distribution of prostheses based on various regions and units.
Fixed Prosthesis | Frequency | Percent (%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Fixed Location | Anterior | 42 | 19.7 |
Posterior | 156 | 73.2 | |
Both | 15 | 7.0 | |
Number of units | 1 unit (Crown) | 57 | 26.8 |
2 units | 31 | 14.6 | |
3 units and more | 125 | 58.7 | |
Removable prosthesis | Tooth support | 21 | 26.0 |
Tooth tissue support | 60 | 74.0 | |
Number of edentulous areas | One area | 19 | 22.6 |
Two areas | 33 | 41.9 | |
More | 27 | 35.5 | |
Position of abutment teeth | Anterior | 5 | 6.2 |
Posterior | 31 | 38.3 | |
Both | 44 | 54.5 | |
Total | 81 | 100.0 |