Current Care Guideline «Lyhentyneen hammaskaaren hoito»1 and Summary «Lyhentyneen hammaskaaren hoito»2 in Finnish
The shortened dental arch (SDA) 10 occluding pairs is often accepted by the patient. However, SDA carries a risk for temporomandibular disorders and instable occlusion, although these effects are usually transient. If the missing molars are replaced, implants are the most recommendable choice, although the negative effects of removable prostheses can also be prevented with a proper treatment plan. Individual preventive dental care must always be included in the treatment.
Ritva Näpänkangas (Chair)
Marika Doepel
Marjatta Jokela-Hietamäki
Ani Lakoma
Marja Pöllänen
Panu Rantonen
Olli Saloheimo
Maarit Salonen-Kemppi