Reabilitação de arco total com próteses implantos suportadas: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Total edentulism is an irreversible condition, defined as the complete loss of permanent teeth. Edentulism is considered a global public health problem, and its consequences include changes in mastication, swallowing, and speech, as well as being associated with chronic systemic conditions and adverse psychological and social impacts. The consequences of total tooth loss can be minimized through rehabilitation with dental prostheses, including conventional complete dentures and implant-retained or implant-supported dentures. The discovery of the biological phenomena of osseointegration and the advent of dental implant treatment revolutionized the oral rehabilitation of patients with edentulism, providing significant improvements in patient satisfaction with their oral condition. Regardless of the type of prosthesis, dental implants can enhance the outcomes of prosthetic rehabilitation for edentulous patients, properly restoring masticatory function and aesthetics, while contributing to improvements in social life and quality of life. This study aims to provide a brief literature review on implant-retained and implant-supported prostheses as treatment options for edentulous patients, considering their characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and complications.