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Patient Satisfaction with Upper and Lower Complete Dentures: A Service Evaluation Report
H E Bhutta1, K Moharamzadeh2, R Martin1
1School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Summary
Patient satisfaction with complete dentures significantly improved after replacement. New dentures enhanced denture fit, appearance, speech, and chewing ability, leading to greater acceptance.
Area of Science:
- Dental Prosthodontics
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background:
- Complete dentures are crucial for oral function and aesthetics.
- Assessing patient satisfaction is key to evaluating prosthodontic treatment success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate patient satisfaction with new complete dentures provided at a dental teaching hospital.
- To identify specific areas of satisfaction and dissatisfaction with complete dentures.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based service evaluation was conducted.
- Patients completed a self-administered questionnaire pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment, and 2 months post-treatment.
- Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-tests, and 2-way ANOVA.
Main Results:
- 147 participants completed the study, with significant improvements in satisfaction across all domains post-treatment (p<0.05).
- High satisfaction was reported for upper complete denture fit (82%) and appearance (87%).
- Satisfaction with speech (67%), chewing ability, and lower complete denture fit (39%) showed room for improvement.
Conclusions:
- Replacing complete dentures positively impacts patient satisfaction.
- Improved complete denture outcomes lead to enhanced patient acceptance and quality of life.
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