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ASSIS, Patricia Diletieri de et al. Preprosthetic Treatments Enabling Oral Rehabilitation in the Public Service. Odontol. Clín.-Cient. (Online) [online]. 2015, vol.14, n.4, pp. 831-834. ISSN 1677-3888.

Objectives: This paper aims to report the experience of an extension project conducted at the College of Dentistry of Pernambuco with graduate students from the College of Dentistry, in order to adapt oral cavity and achievement of pre-prosthetic treatments to reinstate dental patient following Oral Rehabilitation, order the attendance of patients suppressed the local population and Camaragibe region, which can not be included in the denture services. Materiais and Methods: treatments were conducted in these patients including gingivectomy, frenulectomy, lengthening of clinical crowns and making provisional dental crowns under the supervision of teachers and guidance on oral health. Results: The proposed project goal was reached, and it was possible to the patients admission to specialized services for dental prosthesis. Conclusions: The project facilitated the inclusion of patients in dental clinics of the College, thus continuing their treatment more quickly, and provide enrichment to students participating in vocational training, working in an interdisciplinary manner and preparing them to respond to the needs of the population.

Palavras-chave : pre-prosthetic procedures; lengthening of clinical crowns; prosthesis.