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Oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction before and after treatment with complete dentures in a Dental School in Brazil

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Author(s):
Viola, Ana Paula [1] ; Takamiya, Aline Satie [1] ; Monteiro, Douglas Roberto [1] ; Barbosa, Debora Barros [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, Aracatuba Dent Sch, Dept Dent Mat & Prosthodont, BR-16015050 Aracatuba, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH; v. 57, n. 1, p. 36-41, JAN 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 14
Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of treatment with new complete dentures on oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction of edentulous patients attending the Prosthodontic Department in a Dental School in Brazil. Methods: A total of 70 edentulous subjects (37-86 years) treated by undergradute students at the Arac, atuba Dental School, University of State of Sao Paulo, were accessed. A specific questionnaire for edentulous patients (EDENT) based on the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-EDENT) was applied to collect information on patient oral health-related quality of life. Questions related to the personal satisfaction of the edentulous patients with their complete dentures were also included. The patients were accessed before the treatment, and 3 months after receiving the new dentures. Results: After rehabilitation with new complete dentures, all domains of OHIP-EDENT showed significant improvements. There was also a significant improvement in patient satisfaction after placement of new complete dentures. Furthermore, it was possible to observe association between upper denture satisfaction and age. Conclusion: Conventional complete dentures may have a positive impact on oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction of edentulous patients. (C) 2012 Japan Prosthodontic Society. Published by Elsevier Ireland. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 06/06462-2 - Oral health impact in the quality of life related to use of complete dentures and patients satisfaction
Grantee:Ana Paula Viola
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation