Satisfação quanto às condições clínicas e radiograficas de próteses fixas unitárias em função com mais de 3 anos

• Autor(a) principal: Fernandes, Eduardo Rafael
• Data de Publicação: 2019
• Tipo de documento: Trabalho de conclusão de curso
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Repositório Universitário da Ânima (RUNA)
• Texto Completo: https://repositorio.animaeducacao.com.br/handle/ANIMA/9837
• topic: Satisfação do paciente; Prótese fixa; Falhas

Aim: To measure the perception of patients rehabilitated with fixed unitary prostheses in the Dentistry Clinic of the Southern University of Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Grande Florianópolis campus. Materials and methods: Data analysis followed the qualitative method. The data source consisted of eight patients. Socio-demographic data (name, age, gender, schooling) were collected, followed by a clinical examination where the presence of mechanical failures, biological or associated failures was observed, followed by radiographic examination. The guiding questions of the semi-structured interview were carried out. The categories that permeated the interview were satisfaction perception, functional and aesthetic satisfaction, perception of the hygiene condition, and maintenance of the prosthesis. Results: The patients had 15 fixed unit prostheses, with a mean time of use of 7.8 years. The predominant material was metaloceramic. Regarding general satisfaction, 2 patients reported maximum (optimal) grade, another 2 reported being good and 4 patients declared unsatisfactory. In the study, 6 patients reported being easily hygienic, but none were informed about correct hygiene of their prostheses. In the clinical and radiographic examination, it was verified that all the patients had flaws and complications. Conclusion: Patients have different perspectives regarding the functionality and mainly the aesthetics of their fixed prostheses. Instructions from the professional regarding the prosthesis hygiene and maintenance consultations are fundamental to minimize the appearance of failures and complications. Correct planning is essential to avoid errors and mechanical, biological and aesthetic consequences.