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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Problems reported by patients before and after prosthodontic treatment |
Author: | Szentpetery, A. John, M. Slade, G. Setz, J. |
Citation: | International Journal of Prosthodontics, 2005; 18(2):124-131 |
Publisher: | Quintessence Publ Co Inc |
Issue Date: | 2005 |
ISSN: | 0893-2174 1942-4426 |
Statement of Responsibility: | András G. Szentpétery, Mike T. John, Gary D. Slade, Jürgen M. Setz |
Abstract: | <h4>Purpose</h4>This study sought to investigate problems reported by patients before and after prosthodontic treatment.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Patient-reported problems were studied using the item list contained in the German version of the Oral Health Impact Profile in a convenience sample of 107 prosthodontic patients before (T0), 1 month after (T1), and 6 to 12 months after treatment (T2). "Frequently reported" problems were defined as impacts experienced fairly often or very often. The prevalence of frequently reported problems was compared among treatment groups and across appointments.<h4>Results</h4>At baseline, the most prevalent frequently reported problems were "difficulty chewing" (31%), "take longer to complete a meal" (28%), "food catching" (26%), "uncomfortable to eat" (24%), and "unable to eat (because of dentures)" (23%). At T2, the most prevalent frequently reported problems were "sore spots" (5%), "painful gums" (4%), "discomfort (because of dentures)" (3%), and "sore jaw" (2%). The number of reported problems decreased from 18.0 (T0) to 7.5 (T1), and further to 4.5 (T2). The decrease was the fastest in fixed partial denture wearers and the slowest in removable partial denture wearers. Some problems emerged during or after prosthodontic treatment. The kind of pre- and posttreatment problems differed substantially.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The number of problems decreased substantially after prosthodontic treatment. Fixed partial dentures more effectively influenced the problems reported before treatment than did removable partial or complete dentures. |
Keywords: | Humans Pain Follow-Up Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Crowns Dental Prosthesis Dental Clasps Dental Prosthesis Design Denture, Complete Denture, Partial, Fixed Denture, Partial, Removable Denture Retention Attitude to Health Eating Mastication Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Middle Aged Female Male |
Rights: | Copyright © 2005 Quintessence Publishing |
Published version: | http://www.quintpub.com/userhome/ijp/ijp_18_2_Szentpetery_7.pdf |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 2 Dentistry publications |
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