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1The Swedish National Dental Health Service , Norrbotten County Council, Luleå, Sweden. angelika.lantto@nll.se
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
|July 4, 2012
Summary
Dental implants offer functionally impaired individuals a path to normalization and improved well-being. Understanding the full implications of implant treatment is crucial for a positive patient experience.
Area of Science:
- Oral health and rehabilitation
- Patient-centered care
Background:
- Edentulousness significantly impacts individuals, particularly those with functional impairments.
- Functionally impaired individuals often face challenges with conventional removable prostheses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of functionally impaired patients undergoing dental implant treatment.
- To understand the multifaceted impact of dental implants on this patient group.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with seventeen functionally impaired patients.
- Grounded theory methodology was employed for data analysis.
Main Results:
- The core theme identified was 'The implant treatment is a process of normalization'.
- Key related categories included entitlement to care, the burden of edentulousness, life interaction, and understanding treatment implications.
Conclusions:
- Normalization and improved well-being were key motivators for seeking implant treatment.
- Patient experience is influenced by life circumstances and requires comprehensive information on procedures, prosthetics, and hygiene.