Factors Affecting Patient Satisfaction with Complete Dentures.

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Prosthodontics
• Patient Satisfaction

Background:

• Complete denture therapy for edentulous patients presents challenges.
• Success factors include patient-related variables, denture quality, and clinical expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare patient satisfaction with complete dentures.
• Evaluate satisfaction based on provider experience (dental students vs. experienced prosthodontists).

Main Methods:

• Surveyed 60 edentulous patients 8 weeks post-denture insertion.
• Utilized questionnaires assessing satisfaction with maxillary and mandibular dentures.

Main Results:

• Dentist experience did not significantly affect patient satisfaction.
• Prior denture use correlated with easier adaptation and higher satisfaction, especially for mandibular dentures.
• Gender influenced satisfaction related to psychological and social aspects.

Conclusions:

• Dentist experience is not a primary determinant of complete denture satisfaction.
• Previous denture use and gender are significant factors influencing patient satisfaction.