Title: Therapeutic decisions in fixed prosthodontic treatment of edentulous bres on natural teeth – clinical and biomechanical criteria for long-term success – As univ. dr. Toser Isabela

I graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the Vasile Goldiș West University of Arad in 2014 and in 2018 I became a specialist in Prosthodontics at the Victor Babes University, Timisoara, since then I have been working in Chisineu-Cris where I have a private practice with a multidisciplinary approach.

This presentation aims to highlight some clinical aspects that may contribute to the long-term success of prosthetic rehabilitation on natural teeth. Beyond aesthetic and functional desires, knowledge of the basic principles that contribute to the maintenance of dental, periodontal and functional stability cannot be emphasized enough. These are principles that can be applied, and must be applied, in every dental surgery, regardless of the equipment, regardless of the full digital, hybrid or classical approach to prosthetics. It is the cornerstone, without which patients lose confidence and turn to other dental practices or clinics. It is proof of our respect, as doctors, for our profession and for the patients who have honored us with their trust.

I aimed to gather from the specialized literature, the basics of the clinical steps in as simple and concrete a manner as possible, as well as some thoughts from my daily practice as a prosthodontist. Our ability to understand the needs of patients far beyond what they feel and for which they are addressing us should be fructified. And motivating the patient is not enough just in terms of agreeing to a correct and complete treatment plan, we need to be able to provide oral health education, motivate the patient in implementation of all the factors that contribute to maintaining results. It is a sad and worrying fact the extremely low level of oral health knowledge and willingness to visit a dental office for consultation, check-up or prevention.

Join us, let’s take a few minutes both to step and implement a correct treatment plan and to briefly review what contributes to maintaining good oral health after prosthodontic rehabilitation.