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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Psychological assessment in edentulous patients before and after complete denture
Rahul A Razdan1, Rajeev Srivastava1, Trapti Jaiswal1
1Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Index Institute of Dental Sciences, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Abstract:
The psychological well-being of edentulous patients before and after receiving complete dentures, focusing on parameters such as confidence in smiling, ability to eat and pronunciation is of interest. Data shows substantial improvements in all assessed parameters are found. Confidence in smiling and eating showed the highest levels of improvement, while pronunciation difficulties significantly decreased. Thus, the transformative impact of complete dentures on enhancing both oral function and overall psychosocial well-being is highlighted.
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