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Can a prosthesis cause psychological disturbances?

R Branchi1, V Boddi, D Corti

  • 1School of Dental Medicine, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
|March 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Simplified dental prostheses, like crowns or bridges, may cause psychological distress in some patients, indicated by increased somatic concerns post-treatment. Further research is needed for complex dental work.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Prosthodontics
  • Psychological Medicine
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • Dental prostheses are common restorative treatments.
  • The psychological impact of dental treatments is not fully understood.
  • Simplified prostheses may still influence patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if simplified fixed dental prostheses (single crowns, small bridges) can lead to psychological issues.
  • To assess changes in anxiety, depression, stress, and somatic disorders after prosthesis placement.
  • To explore the potential psychological impact of more complex dental prostheses.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized psychological assessments: STAI-Y (state and trait anxiety), BDI (depression), SP-it (stress events), SDS (somatoform disorders).

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  • Administered tests at baseline (t(0)) and 1 month post-cementation (t(1)).
  • Included patients receiving simplified fixed prostheses.

    • Main Results:

    • Somatic preoccupations showed an increase in some patients from t(0) to t(1).
    • No significant changes were reported for other psychological parameters in the abstract.
    • Indicates a potential psychological effect even from simplified dental restorations.

    Conclusions:

    • Simplified fixed dental prostheses can be associated with increased somatic concerns in some patients.
    • The psychological impact warrants consideration, especially when planning more complex treatments like implants or dentures.
    • Further investigation into the psychological effects of complex prosthodontic treatments is recommended.