Year : 2019

Volume : Volume 10

Issue : Issue 2s

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Dr. Jagruti Gadhvi.
jagrutigadhvi6996@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  To assess patient’s priority while seeking prosthodontic treatment in partially edentulous situations. The null hypothesis states that there is no significant difference between the treatment needs and preferences of partially edentulous patients seeking Prosthodontic treatment  based on age and gender. Materials and methods: In this study, 100 partially edentulous patients, including both males and females, were randomly selected. The details were first explained to each patient and written informed consent was obtained in a language which the patient can read and understand. The patients were then administered with a comprehensive questionnaire which focused on assessing their main priority for the respective treatment. The data was collected, compiled in tabulated form and analyzed on the basis of age and gender distribution. Results: The patients below forty years of age, primarily females were more concerned about their aesthetics and preferred natural-looking teeth in comparison to patients above forty years of age who preferred better mastication and were also concerned with the expenditure of the prosthesis. Conclusion: Determining the patient's priority and treatment needs is of great importance for a successful prosthodontic treatment outcome.

Keywords: Partial Denture, edentulous, prosthodontics.