Research Article
Care of the Transition from Partial to Total Edentulousness by Odontostomatologists in Mahajanga Madagascar
1Department of Prosthodontics at Tropical Odonto-Stomatological Institute of Madagascar (IOSTM), University of Madagascar, Madagascar
2Department of Public Health at Tropical Odonto-Stomatological Institute of Madagascar (IOSTM), University of Madagascar, Madagascar
Received Date:January 23, 2023; Published Date: February 09, 2023
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the practices of the odontostomatologist (OS) in the city of Mahajanga Madagascar during the care of the transition from partial to total edentulousness.
Methodology:A descriptive cross-sectional study on fifty two (52) OS making dental prosthesis in the city of Mahajanga was conducted. The therapeutic choice, the criteria of therapeutic choices and care techniques of the transition from partial to total edentulousness were evaluated.
Results:The results showed that 57.7% of the OS performed immediate denture, 53.8% realized transitional denture, and 25% performed overdenture. Despite these three proposals, 82.7% of the OS still waited for healing after dental avulsion before performing a dental prosthesis.
Suggestions:Continuing education is necessary for the progress and advancement of the profession, in order to improve practices in therapeutic management.
Keywords: Edentulousness; Immediate prosthesis; Transitional prosthesis; Overdenture
