Edentulism, or the loss of all teeth, is a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide. It can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, causing difficulties with eating, speaking, and social interactions. Prosthodontic treatment aims to restore oral function, aesthetics, and patient satisfaction. This review focuses on the prosthodontic treatment for edentulous patients, with a particular emphasis on the principles outlined in Zarb's seminal work (Zarb, 164pdf).
The management of edentulous patients has undergone significant transformations over the years. prosthodontic treatment for edentulous patients zarb 164pdf
The management of edentulous patients has undergone significant transformations over the years. In the past, denture construction was primarily driven by technical skills, with less emphasis on patient satisfaction and oral function. However, with the evolution of prosthodontics, the focus shifted towards achieving optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes. Edentulism, or the loss of all teeth, is