Effects of covering marginal gingival tissue with acrylic removable partial denture
Date
1969
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Thiel, James N.
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OA Version
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Abstract
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effects of covering marginal gingival tissue with plastic removable appliances. The study was undertaken from both a clinical and histologic aspect.
A recent study done for the Clark-Cleveland Company showed that approximately 12 million people are wearing partial dentures of one form or another. This figure has increased 400% since 1944 when approximately three million people were wearing partial dentures. Because the number of patients has increased so rapidly it is hoped that a study of this nature will encourage more research in the field of prosthetics.
Today more than ever before, people are requesting replacements for missing teeth. However, not all are financially able to undertake fixed bridgework. Partial dentures will be used until a more economical method of replacement is found. It would therefore stand to reason that partial dentures should be improved and the problems of this appliance understood.
A number of plastic removable partial dentures were fabricated using the Hawley design methods. These were inserted into the mouths of 17-19 year old dental assistants to determine the effects on the marginal tissue.
The inadequacies of using human subjects are many and unfortunately not all could be overcome. The greatest shortcomings were:
1) uncooperativeness of the patient
2) temperament and attitude
3) cost of fabrication and materials
4) availability and control of the patient
Other problems were considered minor enough to be negligible.
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Thesis (M.Sc.D.)--Boston University. School of Graduate Dentistry, 1969.
Bibliography, charts, colored photographs, tables included.
Thesis (M.Sc.D.)--Boston University. School of Graduate Dentistry, 1969.
Bibliography, charts, colored photographs, tables included.
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