Comparison of patient satisfaction between new complete denture wearers and the old ones

Shoaib Rahim; Zarah Afreen; Ammarah Afreen; Umer Javed; Aamna Khalil; Sadia Daaniyal

Abstract:

Objective: To determine the mean satisfaction score for patients with complete dentures and to compare the mean satisfaction score of patients with complete dentures and without past denture experience. Study design and Setting; It was a cross-sectional study conducted at Watim Dental College, Rawalpindi, from March to August 2018. Methodology: A total of 98 patients were selected and were asked regarding previous history of denture usage and their experience with the new set of dentures; in terms of function, comfort, appearance and total satisfaction. As a protocol all patients presenting to outpatient department and those patients who fulfilled the criteria were referred to Prosthodontic department for provision of complete dentures by specialist prosthodontist. Data was analysed using SPSS version 20. Descriptive statistics were calculated for both qualitative and quantitative variables. For qualitative variables like gender frequency and percentages was calculated. For Quantitative variables like age, score of function, comfort, appearance and total satisfaction mean and standard deviation were calculated. Mean± SD was calculated for satisfaction score among patients with and without past experience of denture usage. Independent sample t-test was used to compare quantitative variables. P values of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Mean score of function, comfort, appearance and total satisfaction was greater among the patients with past denture experience as compared to new denture wearers with no past experience of denture wearing. Conclusion: Past denture experience has significant effect on patient satisfaction with their new complete dentures. Keywords; Complete denture wearers, patient satisfaction, past denture experience.

research from:

• Foundation University College of Dentistry

Year:

2020

Type of Publication:

Article

Journal:

Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College

Volume:

10

Number:

1

Pages:

007-011

Month:

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