Oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction before and after treatment with complete dentures in a Dental School in Brazil
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2013-01-01
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Viola, Ana Paula [UNESP]
Takamiya, Aline Satie [UNESP]
Monteiro, Douglas Roberto [UNESP]
Barbosa, Débora de Barros [UNESP]
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of treatment with new complete dentures on oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction of edentulous patients attending the Prosthodontic Department in a Dental School in Brazil. Methods: A total of 70 edentulous subjects (37-86 years) treated by undergradute students at the Araçatuba Dental School, University of State of São Paulo, were accessed. A specific questionnaire for edentulous patients (EDENT) based on the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-EDENT) was applied to collect information on patient oral health-related quality of life. Questions related to the personal satisfaction of the edentulous patients with their complete dentures were also included. The patients were accessed before the treatment, and 3 months after receiving the new dentures. Results: After rehabilitation with new complete dentures, all domains of OHIP-EDENT showed significant improvements. There was also a significant improvement in patient satisfaction after placement of new complete dentures. Furthermore, it was possible to observe association between upper denture satisfaction and age. Conclusion: Conventional complete dentures may have a positive impact on oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction of edentulous patients. © 2012 Japan Prosthodontic Society.
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Complete denture, Oral health-related quality of life, Patient satisfaction
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Journal of Prosthodontic Research, v. 57, n. 1, p. 36-41, 2013.