Abstract: Depending on the source, edentulous patients over 60 years of age represent from 30 to 40% of the population in Poland. Contemporary implant prosthetics and digital dentistry provide a number of possibilities for the treatment of these patients. However, the most important challenge for a dental practitioner is to find an individual solution that is optimal both in terms of functionality and aesthetics and tailored to the patient’s expectations. This treatment should take into account not only anatomical factors, but also the patient’s general psychophysical condition, age and ease of keeping oral hygiene.
The paper presents three cases of implant-supported prosthodontic treatment of an edentulous patients and with residual dentition using guided surgery with immediate loading of the final denture.

Abstract: Digitization is present in all fields of dentistry and has significantly influenced the predictability and duration of treatment. We can use guided surgery systems in implantology, owing to which the precision of implant placement is three times greater. This is particularly important when the anatomy of the implanted area requires perfect positioning. With guided surgery, structures such as the inferior alveolar nerve, maxillary sinus, mental foramen or impacted teeth can be bypassed with high precision.
This paper presents cases of treating patients in whom circumvention/bypassing of crucial structures was of key importance for the success of implant and prosthetic treatment.

Abstract: Introduction: Dysfunctions of the masticatory system are disorders affecting the proper functioning of the muscles of the stomatognathic system, temporomandibular joints and surrounding tissues. The aetiology of this disease is multifactorial and complex.

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the symptoms of functional disorders occurring in edentulous patients using complete dentures and to determine whether the type of symptoms and their severity depend on the period of use of prosthetic restorations.

Material and research method: The research was conducted in a group of 230 edentulous patients using complete dentures. Sixty people from this group, who met the criteria for inclusion in the project, were selected for further research. The patients were divided into two groups – Group I comprised 28 individuals using complete dentures for 3–5 years and Group II composed of 32 individuals using complete dentures for 6–8 years.

Results and conclusions: Typical symptoms of masticatory organ dysfunctions observed in people with own dentition but with varied intensity were found in all the subjects. They were mainly painful ailments of the temporomandibular joints and muscles of mastication. Extended use of complete dentures may have an adverse effect on the biomechanics of the stomatognathic system and lead to the occurrence of symptoms of functional disorders.

Abstract: The article presents selected possibilities of using the Locator attachment system in the treatment of patients with the application of overdentures. If the use of implant-supported bridge is not possible, overdentures supported on dental implants with additional attachments significantly improve the stability of removable prosthetic restorations and increase patients’ comfort – in terms of both function and aesthetics.
As noted and recommended in the article, those retention attachments are optimally suited for use when installed directly in the patient’s oral cavity by a dental practitioner (and not in a laboratory), taking into account the susceptibility of the mucous membrane of the prosthetic field.

Abstract: Connective tissue graft removal from the palate is associated with a possibility of excessive bleeding and necrosis at the donor site. A membrane composed of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is involved in wound healing by means of releasing large amounts of growth factors. PRF affects the repair mechanisms at the donor site, stimulates angiogenesis and endothelial cell proliferation as well as has good haemostatic properties.

Abstract: Good preparation of a child by its parents and their attitude towards dentist’s appointments may determine the child’s attitude to dental care and hygienic habits now and in the future. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether parents’ attitude to oral health had an influence on the attitude presented by their child. The survey study was conducted among 55 parents and their preschool children (aged 3 to 6).

The questionnaire included the same questions for the parents and for the children, as well as additional questions to help in the analysis of results. The number of compatible answers to the same questions given by both the parent and the child totalled 49–67%. Parents are the main source of knowledge for children concerning oral hygiene and 73% of them instruct their children how to clean teeth. Children accurately guess their parents’ feelings and bias to dental treatment.

Abstract: Oral mucosa is exposed to various factors that can lead to cancerous lesions. Any irregularities should be thoroughly investigated with the use of different diagnostic methods.

The aim of this study was to evaluate oral mucosa using the ViziLite system in cancer prevention. The study was conducted on a group of 32 patients with pathological lesions of the oral mucosa, who – after histopathological verification – were diagnosed with inflammatory disorders, precancerous lesions or cancer.