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Denture satisfaction and clinical performance in a paediatric population
1Department of Child Dental Health, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, UK. h.d.rodd@sheffield.ac.uk
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|April 20, 2001
Summary
Children generally accept partial upper dentures, but clinical performance issues like frequent repairs and replacements are common. Improvements are needed for better long-term outcomes in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Partial upper dentures are used to restore aesthetics and function in children with missing anterior teeth.
- Assessing the clinical performance and patient satisfaction is crucial for optimizing treatment outcomes in this age group.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical performance of partial upper dentures in children.
- To assess denture satisfaction among pediatric patients wearing partial upper dentures.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of dental records and a postal questionnaire survey.
- Inclusion of 58 children (aged 7-17) with partial upper dentures for missing incisors.
- Evaluation of denture repairs, replacements, and patient-reported satisfaction using Visual Analogue Scales (VAS).
Main Results:
- Trauma was the most common cause of tooth loss (77.3%).
- 36.2% of subjects required denture repairs, and 60.3% needed replacements, with high rates within the first year.
- Patients reported positive satisfaction, particularly with ease of eating, but experienced significant peer teasing.
Conclusions:
- Children demonstrate general acceptance of partial upper dentures.
- The clinical performance of these dentures is suboptimal, necessitating improvements in design and durability.
- Further research is needed to enhance the longevity and reduce the psychosocial impact of pediatric partial dentures.
