04 May 2023 : Clinical Research
Assessment of Periodontal Health Among Removable and Fixed Partial Denture Wearers in Aseer Region of Saudi Arabia
Asim Alsir Elmahdi1ABD, Mohamed Fadul A. Elagib
2ACEF*, Ahmed Babiker Mohamed Ali3BCD, Hoda Lotfy Abouzeid1CDF, Abosofyan Salih Atta4CDE, Shahabe Saquib Abullais2ADFG, Prasad Vijayrao Dhadse5CEF
DOI: 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 |