MAINTANANCE OF DENTAL PROSTHETICS

Uspješnost protetskih radova uvelike ovisi o zdravstvenom stanju sluznice i zuba nosača, a samim tim i o održavanju oralne higijene prije izrade samih protetskih nadomjestaka i nakon što su oni cementirani u ustima ili predani pacijentu u obliku proteze. Potrebno je pacijenta uputiti o optimalnoj oralnoj higijeni i motivirati ga da pravilno održava protetski nadomjestak. Dobro informirani i motivirani pacijent produžuje vijek trajanja protetskog nadomjestaka. Preporučeni su kontrolni pregledi nakon predaje rada jedanput ili dvaput godišnje. Nije na odmet pisanim putem informirati pacijenta o načinu održavanja oralne higijene jer će pismene upute moći više puta pročitati.The success of good prosthetics greatly depends on the health of the gums and the carrier teeth, as well as on the oral hygiene before the beginning of the prosthetics procedure and the oral hygiene routines of the individual after they are cemented in the mouth or given to the patient as a denture. The patient has to be instructed about optimal oral hygiene and has to be motivated to maintain the prosthetic appliance. Well informed and motivated patients extend the life span of prosthetic appliances. Regular checkups are also recommended once or twice annually. It is a good practice to inform the patient in writing, so he or she can refer to the instructions as many times as required