Patients' expectation and satisfaction with removable dental prosthesis therapy and correlation with patients' evaluation of the dentists (original) (raw)
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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2020
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Statistical study on the degree of satisfaction of patients with fixed prosthetic dentures
Acta Stomatologica Marisiensis Journal, 2019
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International Journal of Academic Health and Medical Research (IJAHMR), 2020
Objective: Patients' satisfaction is one of the most important goals in complete denture therapy, and there are many factors influencing this parameter. This study aimed to determine patient satisfaction with conventional removable complete denture made by clinical year students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Al Azhar University-Gaza. Methods: A sample of 85 patient who had conventional removable complete denture made by clinical year students at the Faculty of Dentistry Al Azhar University-Gaza filled a questionnaire two months after denture insertion. The questionnaire involving four sections including personal information, history, denture evaluation in aspects of mastication, speech, aesthetics and retention, and patient comfort. Results: Of the 85 patient studied, 81% were males, and the mean age was 60.3 years SD±9.64. The majority (n= 67, 79 %) lost their teeth because of bad oral hygiene. The overall satisfaction level was (92.1%), and patients were more satisfied with their upper denture. A significant association was found between the patient satisfaction and prior denture use experience (p=0.013). No significant correlation was established between the patient satisfaction and their gender (p=0.188), age group (p=0.640) and employment status (p=0.667).Conclusion: The patients have shown a high level of overall satisfaction. A significant association was found between the overall satisfaction level of patients and prior denture use experience. No statistically significant association was observed between the overall satisfaction level of patients and with each of age group, employment status and gender.
International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 2019
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Patient satisfaction with maxillofacial prosthesis. Literature review
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EVALUATION OF PATIENTS' SATISFACTION AND ATTITUDE AFTER AND BEFORE COMPLETE DENTURES
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BMC oral health, 2024
Background In partial edentulous individuals, a partial removable dental prosthesis (PRDP) is a common dental replacement option to improve oral function and quality of life. However, some patients discontinue using their denture over time. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of partial edentulous patients who no longer wear their dentures, explore their reasons, and assess their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Methodology This cross-sectional study, conducted at Chulalongkorn University Dental School from 2013 to 2019, involved patients who received PRDP treatment. They were contacted via phone calls and asked about their denture usage. Eligible participants were patients who had stopped or rarely used their PRDPs. Data on oral status, health insurance, and PRDP variables were collected from hospital records. Telephone interviews were conducted to collect the initial reasons for seeking PRDP treatment, reasons for discontinuation, desire for a new PRDP, and OHRQoL. The Oral Impacts on Daily Performances index was used to assess the OHRQoL. The score was dichotomized into the absence or presence of oral impacts. Chi-square tests and multivariable binary logistic regression were employed to determine the associations between oral impacts and various factors in the participants who discontinued PRDP usage. Results Among the 975 contacted participants, 175 (17.9%) discontinued using their PRDPs. Most of these individuals had at least 20 remaining natural teeth and/or 4 posterior occluding pairs. The primary initial reason for seeking PRDP treatment was often based on a dentist's suggestion. Although many participants reported no impact on OHRQoL and did not express the need for new PRDPs, those experiencing oral impacts were more likely to seek replacements. Conclusions With up to 7 years follow-up duration, individuals with partial edentulism and sufficient remaining functional dentition without oral impacts were more inclined to discontinue PRDP usage. Those with maxillary anterior teeth loss were less likely to discontinue using their PRDP. The primary initial reason for seeking PRDP
Complication rates and patient satisfaction with removable dentures
The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics, 2012
PURPOSE. The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate the frequency and type of prosthetic complications in relation to type and properties of removable dentures and to investigate the influence of these complications and several data about the existing dentures on patient satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Ninety nine patients (44 males and 55 females) wearing removable dentures have been included in the study. The complications of the patients were recorded; patient satisfaction was determined with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the relationship of complications and patient satisfaction with several data about the dentures such as denture age, type of denture, centric relation and vertical dimension was investigated. Kruskal Wallis, Mann Whitney U and Chi square tests were used for statistical analyses. The results were evaluated statistically at a significance level of P<.05. RESULTS. Need for addition of artificial teeth for dentures with correct centric relations was found to be significantly lower than dentures with wrong centric relations (P<.01). Loss of retention, ulcerations and high vertical dimension affected the VAS chewing ability scores negatively and ulcerations affected the VAS phonation scores negatively (P<.05).
A study to evaluate the effect of oral stereognosis in acceptance of fixed prosthesis
Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2011
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