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Diseases, medication, and postinsertion visits in complete denture wearers

L Carr1, V S Lucas, P J Becker

  • 1Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Patients with central nervous system or psychiatric disorders require more postinsertion visits for complete dentures. This highlights the need for ergonomic considerations during initial treatment planning for these individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental prosthetics
  • Patient care management
  • Clinical dentistry

Background:

  • Complete denture wearers often require multiple postinsertion visits to address issues.
  • The influence of specific patient conditions on denture success is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of five disease/drug complexes on postinsertion visit frequency in complete denture patients.
  • To identify patient factors associated with increased need for follow-up care.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 268 complete denture patient records.
  • Statistical analysis using SAS and BMDP software.
  • Assessment of disease/drug complexes and their correlation with visit numbers.

Main Results:

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  • A statistically significant increase in postinsertion visits was observed in patients with central nervous system disorders.
  • Patients with psychiatric disorders also showed a significant rise in the number of postinsertion visits.
  • Disease/drug complexes were identified as a factor influencing follow-up care requirements.

Conclusions:

  • Central nervous system and psychiatric disorders are linked to a higher number of postinsertion visits for complete dentures.
  • Dental practitioners should proactively consider patient-specific conditions and ergonomic factors early in treatment.
  • Improved treatment planning may reduce postinsertion complications and enhance patient outcomes.