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A retrospective study to assess patient satisfaction with implant-stabilized prostheses
Karun Dewan1, Edward Hems, James Owens
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6NL, UK.
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This study measured the levels of patient satisfaction in those who received treatment with implant-retained overdentures, and compared their status before and after therapy. Satisfaction questionnaires were mailed to patients who had previously worn a removable prosthesis. Questions addressed eating, aesthetics and comfort before and after the treatment. Eighty-six (79.8%) subjects had problems regarding looseness of their denture prior to treatment. Patients were generally satisfied with their implant-retained overdentures in terms of function, comfort, appearance and speech. The results suggest that unstable, problematic complete dentures can be managed by providing patients with implant-retained overdentures.
Clinical Relevance:
From the patients' perspective, implant-supported overdentures offer overall satisfaction and improvement.
