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J J Jacobson1, B B Maxson, K Mays

  • 1University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor 48109.

The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
|January 1, 1992
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A new "Feeling Thermometer" scale effectively measured patient preferences for dental prostheses. Implant-supported prostheses were rated higher than conventional dentures by edentulous patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Prosthetics
  • Health Outcomes Research
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • Edentulous patients face challenges with conventional dentures.
  • Assessing patient satisfaction across different prosthetic solutions is crucial.
  • Existing measures may not adequately capture nuanced preferences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a utility scale, the "Feeling Thermometer," for measuring patient preferences for dental prostheses.
  • To compare the effectiveness of conventional complete dentures, transosteal implant-supported prostheses, and endosseous implant-supported prostheses.
  • To identify patient characteristics associated with treatment choices.

Main Methods:

  • A utility scale ("Feeling Thermometer") was applied to 111 edentulous patients.

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  • Patient preferences were assessed for three treatment groups: conventional dentures, transosteal implants, and endosseous implants.
  • Statistical analyses included known-groups validity (P < .05) and reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = .713).

    • Main Results:

    • The "Feeling Thermometer" proved to be a valid and reliable measure of patient preferences.
    • Implant-supported prostheses (endosseous: 86.3, transosteal: 82.3) were rated higher than conventional dentures (85.0).
    • Implant patients were younger, more educated, and had more prior denture experience (P < .05).

    Conclusions:

    • The "Feeling Thermometer" is a valuable tool for comparing the effectiveness of different dental prostheses.
    • Implant-supported prostheses offer superior patient-reported outcomes compared to conventional dentures.
    • Patient demographics and history influence treatment choices for edentulous patients.