Introduction: Edentulism or toothlessness is usually associated with elderly populations, although it also occurs within the younger population. The prevalent risk factor for developing oral diseases that cause edentulism is still smoking. It causes the formation of dental lesions and destroys the normal oral flora. Smokers have a poorer response to periodontal therapy and show 50 % less success with dental rehabilitation. Due to the great variety of these conditions observed with smoker patients, who use dental prosthetic replacements, it is important to pay more attention to their care. A complete denture is still the main solution for complete toothlessness rehabilitation. The removable prosthesis is made based on the imprint of the edentulous jaws and it relies only on the supporting tissues of both jaws. In the process of making a complete denture, we must be careful to achieve the appropriate function and aesthetical criteria that will lead to the longevity of the removable prosthesis. Purpose: The purpose of this diploma thesis is to present how smoking or cigarette smoke influences the condition of the oral cavity, the durability and function of complete dentures. Furthermore to identify and describe all important stages of the manufacturing process of complete dentures and show the laboratory procedures of the diploma product with graphic material. Methods: This diploma paper will be managed at the review of academic literature on domestic and foreign websites. Articles and online literature were obtained with the help of bibliographic systems COBISS, ResearchGate, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. Supportive literature was also found in the Slovenian dental journal Zobozdravstveni vestnik. The literature research was related to smoking, complete dentures and laboratory manufacturing proceedings. In a dental laboratory we manufactured the diploma product for the patient under the supervision of appropriate mentorship. Results: An upper and lower complete denture was constructed by the injection molding technique. All stages of the process have been documented through graphic material. Based on the patient’s previous condition, we determined the method of care, material and paid more attention to certain stages of complete denture production. The new complete dentures provided function and aesthetics again. Discussion and conclusion: Loss of permanent teeth is a life process, that can be slowed down or accelerated by various factors combined with oral hygiene or lack of it. Smoking is one of the main risk factors that negatively alters the condition of oral cavity, dental material and consequently the quality of life. Only with the cooperation of the patient, good oral hygiene and appropriate professional competence of dental health care professionals, there will be success with prosthetic care of the patient.
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