Table 10.
The demand for the replacement of missing teeth according to the position of saddle in lower arch
| Lower arch Kennedy | None | RPD | TS bridges | Implants | TS bridges and implants | Percentage requested fixed prosthesis | Percentage requested replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI | 6 | 36 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 40 | 91 |
| CII | 7 | 28 | 13 | 28 | 12 | 66 | 92 |
| CIII | 27 | 45 | 40 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 71 |
| CIV | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100 | 100 |
Individuals of Mandibular Kennedy class I, II and IV were more favorable towards the replacement of missing teeth than class III individuals. All class IV participants were interested in fixed prostheses as the option of replacement