Patient satisfaction with removable partial dentures and related factors - A Pilot study

Mallika SHETTY; Ganesh Panchamal; Kamalakanth SHENOY

doi:https://doi.org/10.16899/ctd.58786

Makale detayları

Patient satisfaction with removable partial dentures and related factors - A Pilot study

Yazarlar:

Mallika SHETTY | Ganesh Panchamal | Kamalakanth SHENOY

Yayıncı:

Rabia YILMAZ

Dergi:

Çağdaş Tıp Dergisi 2015 Vol.5 Issue 1, pp.13-17

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2015

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000498464

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

2667-7180

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16899/ctd.58786

Özet:

 


Background: Removable partial dentures play a pivotal role in restoring the overall comfort of the patient. Every skilled professional constructs dentures with utmost care, even then some patients will still be dissatisfied with their new dentures. The aim of this study is to know the effectiveness of therapy by evaluating patient satisfaction with function, appearance, retention and stability and comfort of removable prosthesis and to relate the influence of age, gender and level of education with patient satisfaction.

Materials and methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted among the rural population of Mangalore taluk. The study involved completion of a pre-designed proforma . Statistical analysis of the data was done using the chi square test with the p value of  70 and least in subjects of age group 21-30. Satisfaction with the functioning of the prosthesis was seen more in illiterates and least in graduates.

Conclusion: No matter how skilled a professional is, the acceptance of the prosthesis plays a major role in its success. Besides rehabilitation the professional must also motivate the subjects and create positive attitude towards prosthetic acceptance.

 

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Makale detayları

Patient satisfaction with removable partial dentures and related factors - A Pilot study

Yazarlar: Mallika SHETTY | Ganesh Panchamal | Kamalakanth SHENOY

Yayıncı: Rabia YILMAZ

Dergi: Çağdaş Tıp Dergisi 2015 Vol.5 Issue 1, pp.13-17

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 3/2015

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2000498464

Sıklık: İki Aylık

eISSN: 2667-7180

DOI: https://doi.org/10.16899/ctd.58786

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Mallika SHETTY | Ganesh Panchamal | Kamalakanth SHENOY

Yayıncı:

Rabia YILMAZ

Dergi:

Çağdaş Tıp Dergisi 2015 Vol.5 Issue 1, pp.13-17

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2015

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000498464

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

2667-7180

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16899/ctd.58786