Hygiene guidelines for patients with fixed prostheses

• Autor(a) principal: Lima, Emylly Evyn Oliveira da Silva Matos
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Silva, Giovanna de Lima, Sousa, Aevellyn Cecília Salustiano Matos de, Ribeiro, Carlos Eduardo Nunes, Monte , Maria Eduarda Cardoso do, Silva, Maria Carolina de Melo, Borba , Suellen Mariana Vieira, Silva, Gabriella Rennisy de Sousa, Conceição, Mayara Pedroza da, Assunção, Tallita Silva de, Silva , Luiz Antônio Evangelista da, Dantas, Leticia Karolliny, Barbosa, Eduardo de Farias
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1213
• topic: Prótese Parcial Fixa; Higiene bucal; Prótese dentária;; Fixed Partial Denture; Oral Hygiene; Dental Prosthesis

The success of fixed partial dentures is subject to mechanical and biological factors. The primary reasons for the loss of this type of prosthesis are dental caries infiltration and periodontal problems resulting from poor hygiene. Hygiene techniques should be informed, trained, and motivated by the dentist. It will define the longevity of the prosthesis. Objectives: The aim of this study is to highlight all the techniques used to sanitize fixed prostheses, showing their biological and mechanical failures if they are not sanitized. The indications and contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of fixed prostheses were also presented. Method: A literature review was conducted by searching the SciELO, PubMed, and LILACS databases with the keywords "Fixed Partial Denture; Oral hygiene; Dental prosthesis" for the period from 2005 to 2023. Twenty relevant articles in Portuguese, Spanish, and English were selected. In addition to articles, academic books available in the UNIBRA Professor Aluísio Viana Library collection were used. Much information was obtained during the research through surveys on Instagram's "story" feature, which was answered by an audience of 200 people with estimated age ranges from 15 to 60 years. Results: Studies suggest that biological and mechanical factors, whether individually or in combination, directly influence the longevity and success rate of dental prosthetics. The efficiency and frequency of oral hygiene practices also serve as influential factors. Neglect or absence of proper oral care can result in consequences such as cavities, periodontal disease, endodontic complications, and/or mechanical failures like retention loss, cracks, subsequent fractures, loss of coating material, fracture of the metal framework, abutment tooth issues, and marginal defects. Final considerations: It can be concluded that the main factor for the success and longevity of fixed prostheses is hygiene, as its deficiency will lead to the emergence of diseases and injuries related to fixed prostheses, resulting in the failure of prosthetic rehabilitative treatment.