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Kujtim Sh Shala1, Linda J Dula1, Teuta Pustina-Krasniqi1
1Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, School of Dentistry, Prishtina, Kosovo.
The Open Dentistry Journal
|January 13, 2017
Summary
Patient satisfaction with removable partial dentures (RPDs) is high, especially for first-time users. RPDs with attachments offer better retention and patient satisfaction compared to those with clasps.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are common prosthetic devices.
- Assessing patient satisfaction is crucial for treatment success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate patient satisfaction with RPDs.
- To analyze factors influencing satisfaction, including retention, chewing ability, and aesthetics.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective clinical study.
- Involved 63 patients with RPDs.
- Collected data on RPD design, support, satisfaction, and success.
Main Results:
- 73.6% of first-time RPD users reported satisfaction.
- Clasp-retained quadrangular RPDs showed 100% effectiveness.
- RPDs with attachments demonstrated statistically significant differences in retention (P=0.008) compared to clasp RPDs.
Conclusions:
- Patients prefer RPDs with attachments over those with visible clasps.
- Attachments enhance satisfaction due to improved retention, chewing ability, and aesthetics.
