THE STATE OF MUCOSAL IMMUNE HOMEOSTASIS DEPENDING ON MATERIALS USED IN DENTAL PROSTHESES SUPPORTED BY TOOTH IMPLANTS
Using clinical immunohistochemical screening the authors have analysed the dependence in the changes of oral mucosal membrane known to arise from the application of removable and bridge dental prostheses considering the anatomic substrate parameters that ensured local immune homeostasis. As shown, there is an advantage of implant-supported fixed porcelain fused metal prostheses over the acrylic resin dental prostheses. The authors offer a new protocol of orthopedic treatment that considers the state of immune homeostasis in the oral cavity. This protocol includes an integrated examination with prosthetic bed biopsy that plays a key role in choosing the dental prosthesis.