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Sex differences in denture satisfaction.

Shaoxia Pan¹, Manal Awad, J Mark Thomason

¹Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

Journal of Dentistry

|April 9, 2008

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Elderly females reported lower satisfaction with conventional dentures compared to males. However, both sexes showed equal satisfaction with implant overdentures, highlighting improved outcomes for all edentulous elders.

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Dental Implantology

Background:

Sex-based differences exist in responses to various health conditions and treatments.
Edentulous elders often face challenges with conventional denture satisfaction, including comfort, stability, and function.
Understanding patient satisfaction is crucial for evaluating the efficacy of new dental prosthetics.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare satisfaction levels between males and females regarding mandibular implant overdentures (IODs) and conventional dentures (CDs).
To assess satisfaction at 6 and 12 months post-delivery in edentulous elders.
To identify potential sex-specific differences in denture satisfaction.

Main Methods:

A randomized clinical trial involving 256 edentulous elders.
Participants received either mandibular implant overdentures (IODs) or conventional dentures (CDs) alongside maxillary conventional dentures.
Patient-reported satisfaction was measured using general satisfaction and specific features (comfort, stability, chewing, aesthetics) pre-treatment and at 6 and 12 months post-delivery.

Main Results:

Implant overdentures (IODs) yielded significantly higher satisfaction ratings than conventional dentures (CDs).
Females in the CD group reported significantly lower satisfaction with general satisfaction, chewing, and aesthetics compared to males at both 6 and 12 months.
No significant sex differences in satisfaction were observed in the IOD group for any measured category.

Conclusions:

Elderly females express lower satisfaction with conventional dentures concerning aesthetics and chewing compared to elderly males.
Elderly males and females achieve equal satisfaction with implant overdentures, indicating a potential benefit for both sexes.
Mandibular implant overdentures demonstrate superior and equitable satisfaction outcomes for edentulous elders of both sexes compared to conventional dentures.