Complete Denture Acceptance Among Newly Rehabilitated Elderly Population In Retirement (Old Age) Homes In Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Complete Denture Acceptance Among Newly Rehabilitated Elderly Population
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v6i5.967Keywords:
Complete denture, denture acceptance, discomfort, retirement (old age) homesAbstract
Background:Elders in retirement (old age) homes are mainly those who have been abandoned by their family and have one or more physical or mental disabilities. It is a major challenge for the dental professional to plan oral health strategy for this group of patients. Methodology:This cross‑sectional study was conducted using a survey proforma. Information regarding their experience with the new denture, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after denture insertion was gathered. Statistical analysis of the data was done using the Chi‑square test withP < 0.05 considered significant. Results:One hundred and eighty‑three residents out of a total of 400 residents in 3 retirement (old age) homes were denture wearers. Among them, 101 (55.2%) were females and 82 (44.8%) were males. Dental prosthesis whether worn regularly, discomfort, retention, cleansing of denture during a period of 1month, 3 months and 6 months was found to be significant satisfaction with the prosthesis, denture adhesives used, food accumulation during a period of 1month, 3 months and 6 months was found to be non significant.Conclusion:The emotional characteristics of the patient must be taken into consideration during the entire procedure. We must understand that the success and failure of the prosthesis depends mainly on the patient’s confidence in the dentist rather than the quality of the prosthesis.[Malik S MNJIRM 2015; 6(5):58-61]
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