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Research Paper | Dentistry | Libya | Volume 11 Issue 12, December 2022
Clinical Evaluation of the Effect of Different Types of Fixed Prosthesis in Diabetic Patient
Amina Elsalhin [2] | Afaf Abulamosha
Abstract: Aims: To evaluate the effect of different types of fixed prosthesison diabetic patient in term of success and failure. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study of 53diabetic patients who visited the Diabetes and Endocrinology Hospital between January 2019 and May 2021. Patients underwent medical evaluation for their routine check-up were invited to take part in this study. Among the 53 patients, 6 patients were type I and 47 were type II. Results: The number of retainers, pontics, and the types of restoration were recorded, by examining 53 patients with 202 crown and bridge unites from the Diabetes and Endocrinology Hospital/Tripoli. The collected data related to the bridge area were then subjected to descriptive analysis. The result of the study revealed that swelling around the abutment was the most frequent complication, observed on 69.8% of all the patients while aesthetic was not counted for any of the patient. Conclusion: swelling and abscess around the abutment teeth were found to be the most complications in diabetic patients. Clinical significance: By knowing the reason of failures, a proper treatment plan can be made so that the prosthesis will have a long time prognosis.
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Bridge Failure, Fixed Prosthodontics
Edition: Volume 11 Issue 12, December 2022,
Pages: 457 - 460