Full Mouth Rehabilitation with Fixed Partial Dentures - Paperback

by Pradeep Raja B. T. (Author), Manoharan P. S. (Author), Rajkumar E (Author)

Full mouth fixed rehabilitation is one of the greatest challenges in prosthodontics. Apprehension involved in the reconstruction of debilitated dentitions are heightened by widely divergent views concerning the appropriate procedures for successful treatment. Occlusal rehabilitation is the correlation of all indicated and required dental treatment for a particular patient in order to restore his occlusion to normal function, to improve aesthetics, and to preserve tooth and their supporting structures. Many theories and philosophies of occlusion have developed. A single, universally applicable occlusal treatment philosophy, scientifically proved, does not exist. Many of the current rehabilitative philosophies have their roots in empiricism; few are based on scientific fact. So, it is important to recognize the limitations in some of these philosophies and to postulate a proper treatment planning. This book gives an overview of various occlusal concepts, treatment philosophies and the difficulties faced while planning for a Full Mouth Rehabilitation with fixed partial denture.