| JNDA Vol. 11 No. 2 (July - December 2010) | |
Questionnaire on evaluation of complete denture wearer patients in post-insertion phase over 4 years |
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| Acharya B | |
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| Abstract | |
Aim: The objective of this questionnaire study was to evaluate complete denture wearer patients’ satisfaction after insertion of the dentures over 4 years. Materials and methods: One hundred and twenty two patients who had received upper and lower complete dentures over a period of 4 years at Kathmandu Model Hospital, Dental wing, Dept. of Prosthodontics & Maxillofacial Prostheses, Bag Bazaar, Kathmandu, Nepal were evaluated. They were recalled for an interview with respect to post-insertion clinical examination and their satisfaction with their dentures. Results: Of a total of 100 patients, 76 patients rated the quality of denture retention as satisfactory. 80 patients rated speech quality as satisfactory. 90 patients rated aesthetic as satisfactory and 75 patients considered mastication to be satisfactory. Complete unsatisfaction was shown by 7 patients for retention, 1 patient for aesthetic and speech each, and 4 patients for mastication. Conclusion: The questionnaire proved to be a reliable and feasible method to evaluate complete denture wearer patients in post-insertion phase and many factors play a role in denture satisfaction. |
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| Keywords | |
Complete dentures, Edentulous patient, Satisfaction |
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