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Most Indian denture patients are uninterested in marking. Among those who agree, simple methods like stainless steel bands or paper strips are preferred over complex bar codes or photographs.

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Area of Science:

  • Prosthodontics
  • Forensic Dentistry
  • Patient-Centered Care

Background:

  • Denture marking aids institutional identification and post-mortem identification.
  • Previous studies assessed marker advantages/limitations, but patient perception is crucial.
  • Understanding patient attitudes is key for effective denture marking implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate patient perception of denture marking in an Indian population.
  • To gauge patient preferences for different denture marking methods.
  • To assess patient satisfaction with various marking techniques.

Main Methods:

  • 101 edentulous patients were surveyed regarding their willingness to have dentures marked.
  • Participants ranked four marker types: stainless steel band, paper strip, photograph, and bar code.
  • Satisfaction levels with each marker were recorded.

Main Results:

  • 65% of patients were not interested in denture marking.
  • Among interested patients, stainless steel bands (10) and photographs (9) were most preferred.
  • Paper strips showed higher satisfaction (10) compared to bar codes and photographs.

Conclusions:

  • Patient background, such as education, may influence acceptance of denture marking.
  • Simple marking methods (stainless steel, paper strip) are preferred in India over complex ones.
  • Basic patient information markers may be sufficient for the Indian context.