An analysis of satisfaction with complete immediate (over)dentures
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the study was to investigate denture satisfaction related to treatment modality, age, gender, denture quality, chewing ability, denture experience and patients' attitude towards denture wearing.
METHODS: In a randomized controlled clinical trial 74 patients who required immediate denture therapy were treated either with complete immediate dentures, or with complete immediate overdentures on the lower canines with and without Dyna Direct magnetic attachments. All patients were evaluated clinically and by questionnaires over a one year period after denture insertion.
RESULTS: Regression analysis showed that the quality of the denture, chewing ability, attitude towards dentures in general and the expectation of the new dentures can explain the variance in denture satisfaction for 23-27%.
CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that with respect to satisfaction the technical quality of the dentures, as well as patients' previous attitude towards wearing dentures are the most important factors in immediate denture treatment. The treatment modality, having received an overdenture or not, appeared to be unimportant in this respect in the first year after denture insertion.
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Evidence Hub reads this as a randomized trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 2 of 5 (High · randomized trial). Randomized trials of a reasonable size are the strongest single-study design. Reported size: 74 participants or records.
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