Critchlow and Ellis evaluated factors affecting patient satisfaction with conventional complete dentures. Data is often contradictory or incomplete, making prediction difficult. The authors are from Newcastle University in England.
Factor
Satisfaction
Dissatisfaction
technical construction
correct
poor
mandibular ridge
well-formed
poorly-formed
jaw relationships
accurate
inaccurate
patient neuroticism
low
high
where:
• Age does not appear to determine whether or not dentures are used.
Other factors to consider:
(1) pain or discomfort, including burning mouth
(2) acceptance by family and friends
(3) aesthetics
A small percentage of patients will never be satisfied with complete dentures.
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