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Use of and patient satisfaction with removable partial dentures and the impact on oral health related quality of life; a cross-sectional survey study
Örebro universitet, Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper.
2017 (engelsk)Independent thesis Advanced level (professional degree), 10 poäng / 15 hpOppgave
Abstract [en]

Introduction: Removable partial dentures (PRD) are among the treatment options available for partially edentulous patients. The usage of RPD and patient satisfaction with the prosthesis relates to Oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL).

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of RPDs, satisfaction with the prostheses as well as OHRQoL in patients provided with a RPD in general practice. A further aim was to identify possible factors related to RPD usage, patient satisfaction and OHRQoL.

Material and method: A cross-sectional survey study, utilizing a questionnaire regarding patient satisfaction with different aspects of the participants RPD, the Swedish version of OHIP-14 questionnaire and the usage of the prosthesis.

Results: A majority of respondents, (83.6%) reported that they used their prosthesis daily or often. The overall satisfaction rate among respondents was 83.0% with 39.3% stating that they were highly satisfied with the prosthesis and the mean OHIP- 14 score was 8.5, SD 10.2. The chewing ability was reported to be improved by 58.9% but impairment in chewing was reported by 26.8%. Pain from supporting teeth and soft tissue, sociodemographic factors and dissatisfaction with pre-treatment information and personal treatment were associated with not using the RPD.

Conclusions: In the present study, treatment with RPD was in most patients associated with improvement in chewing and appearance. Insufficient pretreatment information, perception of treatment and pain from supporting tissue was associated with reduced use of and satisfaction with the RPD.

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URN: urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-59064OAI: oai:DiVA.org:oru-59064DiVA, id: diva2:1130383
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Tilgjengelig fra: 2017-08-09 Laget: 2017-08-09 Sist oppdatert: 2017-10-18bibliografisk kontrollert

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