Estudo retrospectivo de pacientes reabilitados por meio de próteses totais e parciais removíveis atendidos na Universidade Federal do Ceará – Campus Sobral

Abstract

This retrospective study analyzed removable dental prostheses manufactured at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Sobral Campus, between 2019 and 2024, based on 5,313 medical records, of which 137 were selected after inclusion criteria, and 72 were excluded due to lack of contact with patients, resulting in a final sample of 65 individuals. A structured questionnaire was applied to evaluate and organize the service. Among the installed prostheses, 32% of patients were not used, while 68% were found in use, totaling 34 prostheses in use. Although problems such as maladjustment (57%), discomfort (23%), fractures (9%) and others (11%) were reported, the low rate of return for evaluation (54%) and difficulties in contact (53%) highlighted administrative failures. It is concluded that there is a need to implement strategies aimed at improving the completion of medical records, updating and storing data, monitoring cases, as well as improving communication with patients and the use of quality assessment models to monitor and ensure excellence in the services provided in the long term.