Patients' satisfaction and maintenance of fixed partial denture

Area of Science:

• Dental Prosthodontics
• Patient Satisfaction Studies
• Oral Hygiene Research

Background:

• Fixed prostheses are common dental restorations.
• Patient satisfaction is a key outcome measure in prosthodontics.
• Oral hygiene practices are crucial for prosthesis longevity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate patient satisfaction with fixed prostheses.
• To assess patient awareness of oral hygiene practices related to fixed prostheses.
• To identify factors influencing patient satisfaction and hygiene knowledge.

Main Methods:

• A survey questionnaire was administered to 192 patients with fixed prostheses.
• The questionnaire assessed subjective treatment perception, clinical outcomes (aesthetics, function, speech), and oral hygiene attitudes.
• Data analysis focused on satisfaction levels and awareness of hygiene measures.

Main Results:

• 84% of patients reported satisfaction with their fixed prostheses, and 80% were satisfied with aesthetics.
• Only 46.4% were satisfied with chewing ability.
• A significant majority (94%) did not use interdental aids, primarily due to a lack of dentist-provided instructions (91.1%).

Conclusions:

• High patient satisfaction exists for fixed prostheses, particularly regarding aesthetics.
• A significant gap in patient knowledge regarding post-prosthodontic care and the importance of interdental aids was identified.
• Dentists' attention to providing post-treatment maintenance instructions for fixed prostheses requires improvement.