The role of the shortened dental arch concept in the management of reduced dentitions

Authors

  • Zakir Ahmed Shaheen Associate Professor & Head, Department of Dentistry, Dhaka National Medical College
  • Zinat Rehana Junior Consultant, Dhaka Dental College
  • Mohammad Jongish Khan Dental Surgeon, Dhaka National Medical College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jdnmch.v21i1.77844

Keywords:

Shortened dental arch, Reduced dentition

Abstract

Current research indicates that a more biological approach to dental care is required to cope with current trends in adult health and to make more efficient use of ever dwindling public financial resources. This paper describes the role of the shortened dental arch concept (SDA) in the management of reduced dentitions, including criteria for its application, possible indications and contraindications, and presents a review of research supporting SDA. In light of recent research, it is suggested that SDA will be of increasing importance as a treatment philosophy for the future elderly.

J. Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2015; 21 (01): 61-64

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Published

2015-03-10

How to Cite

Shaheen, Z. A., Rehana, Z., & Khan, M. J. (2015). The role of the shortened dental arch concept in the management of reduced dentitions. Journal of Dhaka National Medical College & Hospital, 21(1), 61–64. https://doi.org/10.3329/jdnmch.v21i1.77844

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Review Articles