Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

["Prosthetic condition" and satisfaction with dentures].

A A van Aken1, C de Baat, G M van Rossum

  • 1Vakgroep Orale Functieleer, Faculteit der Medische Wetenschappen, Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

The study found no link between prosthetic condition and denture satisfaction in 397 patients. This suggests denture satisfaction is not explained by the quality of dentures or the residual alveolar ridge.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Validation of an automated system for at-slaughter assessment of footpad dermatitis and hock burn in broiler chickens.

Poultry science·2026
Same author

Reference curves of first-trimester novel measurements of the fetal urinary tract using three-dimensional ultrasound and Virtual Reality.

Early human development·2025
Same author

Six ways to get a grip on co-creating curriculum with patients.

Canadian medical education journal·2025
Same author

Prenatal ultrasonographic evaluation and management of renal and urogenital anomalies: A comprehensive review based on experience in a tertiary care center and literature analysis.

Actas urologicas espanolas·2025
Same author

Erythropoietin delivery through kidney organoids engineered with an episomal DNA vector.

Stem cell research & therapy·2025
Same author

Gut microbiome composition and functionality impact the responsiveness to a dairy-based product containing galacto-oligosaccharides for improving sleep quality in adults.

Beneficial microbes·2024

Area of Science:

  • Prosthodontics
  • Dental Materials Science
  • Oral Health Research

Context:

  • Complete denture wearers represent a significant patient population requiring ongoing oral health management.
  • Assessing the quality of both prosthetic devices and the supporting oral structures is crucial for treatment success.
  • Denture satisfaction is a key outcome measure in prosthodontic care, influencing patient quality of life.

Purpose:

  • To introduce and evaluate the concept of 'prosthetic condition' as a combined measure of denture quality and residual ridge status.
  • To investigate the relationship between prosthetic condition and patient satisfaction among complete denture wearers.
  • To identify factors influencing denture satisfaction in a large cohort.

Summary:

  • A cohort of 397 complete denture wearers underwent assessment of their prosthetic condition (denture quality and residual ridge quality) and denture satisfaction.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The overall prosthetic condition was categorized as good, moderate, or poor, with a majority exhibiting a good total prosthetic condition.
  • No significant correlation was found between the assessed prosthetic condition and the level of denture satisfaction reported by the participants.

    • Impact:

    • This research challenges the assumption that objective measures of prosthetic condition directly predict patient satisfaction with complete dentures.
    • Findings suggest that other subjective or unmeasured factors may play a more significant role in denture satisfaction.
    • Highlights the need for further research into the multifactorial nature of denture satisfaction and patient-reported outcomes.