Description

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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