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Volume 8 Issue 9 (September, 2020)

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Satisfaction and Patient related outcomes in patients with Fixed Partial Denture- A Questionnaire Based Original Study
Rajanikanth A.V., Pramodani Patel, Apoorva Singh

Background and Aim: The aims of the present study were to evaluate the level of patients’ expectations and satisfaction with fixed prostheses and to evaluate the post-operative complaints of patients having crowns and fixed partial dentures by means of a simple questionnaire. Materials & Methods: The study was carried out in patients who visited Rama Dental College and Hospitals as outpatients from January 2018 to February 2020. A total of One hundred patients were randomly selected and interviewed. A questionnaire was prepared which comprised of 10 questions pertained to the nature of complaint, number of units involved, and the type of materials used in fabrication of prosthesis etc. All were given a set of 10 questions and asked to respond. Response was recorded and data was processed statistically to estimate results. Results: The most common problem encountered was looseness and repeated dislodgement. Other complains such as food impaction, inability to maintain oral hygiene, sensitivity, pain and esthetic issues were also encountered. 70.1% patient were satisfied with fixed prosthesis. Conclusion; counseling the patients regarding unrealistic expectations should be taken care of right from the diagnosis and treatment planning stage to ensure high satisfaction level and overall success of the fixed prosthodontic treatment. Key Words: Fixed partial dentures, Post-operative complaints, Crowns, Evaluation.

 
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