Awareness, attitudes, need and demand on replacement of missing teeth among a group of partially dentate patients attending a University Dental Hospital

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作者：
Jayasinghe R.M. [1 ]
Perera J. [1 ]
Jayasinghe V. [1 ]
Thilakumara I.P. [1 ]
Rasnayaka S. [1 ]
Shiraz M.H.M. [1 ]
Ranabahu I. [1 ]
Kularatna S. [2 ]
机构：
[1] Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya
[2] Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane City
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BMC Research Notes | / 10卷 / 1期
关键词：
Awareness; Demand; Need; Partially dentate; Prosthodontic options;
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10.1186/s13104-017-2655-0
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摘要：
Objective: Our objective was to assess awareness, attitudes, need and demand on replacement of missing teeth according to edentulous space, age, gender, ethnicity, educational level and socio-economical status of the patient. Results: 76.2% of the study group was opined that the missing teeth should be replaced by prosthetic means. Majority were keen in getting them replaced mainly for the comfort in mastication. Although 77.9 and 32.9% were aware of the removable prostheses and implants respectively, only 25.2% knew about tooth supported bridges as an option of replacement of missing teeth. Participants' awareness on tooth and implant supported prostheses is at a higher level. Participants' opinion on need of regular dental visit was statistically significant when gender, ethnicity and education level were considered. The highest demand for replacement of missing teeth was observed in Kennedy class I and II situations in both upper and lower arches. Demand for fixed prostheses was significantly highest in Kennedy class II in upper and lower arches. In conclusion, although removable prosthodontic options are known to most of the patients, their awareness on tooth and implant supported prostheses is also at a higher level. The highest demand for replacement of missing teeth is by patients with Kennedy class I and II situations whereas Kennedy class II being the category with highest demand for fixed prostheses. We recommend that the location of missing teeth to be considered as a priority when educating patients on the most appropriate prosthetic treatment options. Dentists' involvement in educating patients on prosthetic options needs to be improved. © 2017 The Author(s).
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