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Volume 2 Issue 3 (July-September, 2014)

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A Clinical Study to Evaluate Satisfaction Level among Patients Regarding Fixed Partial Denture
Vishal Singh

Background: For patient’s satisfaction esthetics, performance, and function has to be restored. This study was conducted to determine patient satisfaction level regarding fixed partial denture. Materials & Methods: This study was conducted on 650 patients. All patients were asked to answer 20 close‑ended questions that assess the patient’s perceptions of clinical outcome regarding esthetics, masticatory efficiency, speech, the comfort of the FPD and the importance of oral hygiene measure and the ease and practice of cleaning. Results: 52% had FPD since 0-4 years, 20% had 4-7% and 10% had > 10 years and 18% had 7-10 years. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). 74% were satisfied with treatment while 26 % were unsatisfied. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). 81% males and 87% females were satisfied regarding function of FPD. 78% males and 75% females were satisfied regarding esthetics of FPD. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Conclusion: Author concluded that the ability of FPD to fulfill all functions determines the success rate. Patient satisfaction depends on esthetics and function.
Key words: Fixed partial denture, Function, Satisfaction.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Vishal Singh, Senior lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Vananchal Dental College, Garhwa, Jharkhand, India

This article may be cited as: Singh V. A Clinical Study to Evaluate Satisfaction Level among Patients Regarding Fixed Partial Denture. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2014;2(3):242-244.

 
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