EFFECT ON PATIENTS SATISFACTION WITH COMPLETE DENTURES REPLACEMENT BY THE PAST DENTURES

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prosthetic effect of past experience on patient satisfaction with a new full denture using a self-assessment questionnaire. Study design: A Cross-Sectional Study. Location and duration: In the Dental Section of Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad for one year duration from. July 20-17 to July 2018. Methods: Eighty patients - with no prosthesis history were included in the study. A numerically equal group of patients with previous experience in prostheses and new prosthesis were selected as controls. The same clinical and laboratory procedures were followed for both groups. Patients were asked to return one week later to complete the self-assessment questionnaire evaluating satisfaction in terms of functionality, comfort and appearance. Patients in the study group were divided into three subgroups according to their age to examine the effects of age and gender differences. Results: Mean scores were significantly higher in patients with previous experience in prosthesis. Satisfaction was significantly better in patients under 60 years of age and older than 69 years. Differences in mean scores between genders were not statistically significant. Conclusion: previous experience with prosthesis has been an important factor in predicting the success of complete treatment, so it should be considered during evaluation. The 60-69 age group was the most difficult group to satisfy. However, gender change had little effect on patient satisfaction.