Simplified versus conventional method for complete denture fabrication for application in public health. Part II: oral health related quality of life, patient satisfaction and denture quality

Author(s)

Romulo Rocha Regis

• Document type: Doctoral Thesis
• Press: Ribeirão Preto.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto (PCARP/BC)
• Defense date: 2012-07-19

Examining board members

Raphael Freitas de Souza; Ana Flávia Sanches Borges; Patrícia dos Santos Calderon; Claudio Rodrigues Leles; Andréa Candido dos Reis

• Advisor: Raphael Freitas de Souza

Abstract

Complete denture fabrication involves a series of complex technical procedures. Nevertheless, simplified methods may be as effective as conventional ones albeit the lesser use of time and resources, without disadvantage to the denture wearer. Thus, the purpose of this study was to compare a simplified method for complete denture fabrication to a conventional protocol in a randomized controlled trial in terms of oral health quality of life (OHRQoL), patient satisfaction and denture quality. A sample was created by edentulous patients requesting treatment with maxillary and mandibular complete dentures. Participants were randomly allocated into two study groups. Group S (n=19), which received dentures fabricated by a simplified method, and Group C (n=20), which received conventionally fabricated dentures. Before the interventions and after 3 and 6 months following insertion, OHRQoL was evaluated by means of OHIP-EDENT questionnaire and patient satisfaction was analyzed by a visual analogue scale and a specific questionnaire. Denture quality was assessed 3 months after delivery by a prosthodontist. Groups were compared by means of statistical tests suitable for the distribution of data (α=5%). Groups presented no difference for OHRQoL, denture quality and patient general satisfaction. Differences regarding to patient satisfaction with specific aspects of the dentures were found after 3 months, but were insignificant at 6 months. It was concluded that the simplified method is able to produce complete dentures of a quality comparable to those produced by the conventional protocol, influencing the OHQoL and satisfaction of their wearers similarly (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 10/09381-9 - SIMPLIFIED VERSUS CONVENTIONAL METHOD FOR THE FABRICATION OF COMPLETE DENTURES IN A PUBLIC HEALTH SETTING. Part II: Patient satisfaction, denture quality and Oral health-related quality of life
• Grantee: Romulo Rocha Regis
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate