Evaluation of pre-denture expectations, role of clinical variables and denture quality with post-denture satisfaction in local geriatric population.

Abstract

Objective: This study investigated the relation between pre-denture expectation, influence of
clinical variables and denture quality on post denture satisfaction.
Materials and Method: A study population of 52 patients seeking complete denture
treatment at the Department of Prosthodontics, was randomly selected. Among them 38 were
males and 14 were females. Each patient was given a questionnaire; wherein they stated their
order of expectation before receiving the denture. The oral condition and denture quality were
assessed clinically. Patients were requested to complete another questionnaire (post denture
insertion) that was designed to show a semi quantitative degree of satisfaction with their
dentures during a 3 month follow-up period.