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Denture marking: a questionnaire for patients and dentists
H I M Borrman1, N René2, J Wasen3
1Faculty of Odontology, University of Goteborg, Goteborg, Sweden.
The Journal of Forensic Odonto-Stomatology
|November 13, 2023
Summary
Dentists are failing to obtain patient consent for denture marking, a crucial identification method. This oversight by dental professionals contributes to low denture marking rates, impacting patient safety and identification.
Area of Science:
- Oral health
- Forensic dentistry
- Patient identification
Background:
- Denture marking is recommended by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (NBHW) since the 1960s.
- The Swedish ID-band is the international standard and FDI-accepted denture marking system.
- Recent studies show only 50% of dentures in elderly care homes are marked, indicating a significant compliance gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the opinions of dentists, dentate patients, and edentulous patients regarding denture marking.
- To identify reasons for the low rate of denture marking in clinical practice.
- To assess the perceived importance and implementation of denture marking procedures.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 79 dentists regarding their denture marking practices and experiences.
- Inquiry into patient satisfaction with dentures and whether consent for marking was sought.
- Analysis of dentists' stated practices versus patient-reported experiences concerning consent for denture marking.
Main Results:
- Most dentists handle 2-5 dentures annually, with few experiencing unmarked returns from technicians.
- A majority of patients (76%) reported their dentists did not ask for permission to mark dentures.
- Dentists acknowledged not seeking patient opinion on marking in 65% of cases.
Conclusions:
- Dentists bear responsibility for the low prevalence of denture marking due to insufficient patient consent procedures.
- Denture marking is vital for identifying deceased individuals, particularly in institutional settings.
- Stricter adherence to NBHW recommendations for denture marking is necessary.
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