Assessing Patient Awareness and Attitude towards Prosthodontic Options for Missing Teeth: A Study Conducted at a Tertiary Care Dental Hospital in Islamabad

  • Muhammad Aamir Ghafoor Chaudhary Associate Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Shanzar Butt House Officer, Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Sara Amir Khan Demonstrator, Department of Prosthodontics, Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Waleed Ishaq Warraich Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Hira Riaz Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Abdul Wajid Khan Senior Lecturer, Department of Community Dentistry, Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33897/fujd.v4i2.401
Keywords: Complete Denture, Fixed Partial Denture, Implants, Removable Partial Denture

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge gap and the level of awareness about tooth replacement options, among patients visiting a Tertiary Care Dental Hospital.

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 170 patients with missing teeth at the Prosthodontic Department of a private Dental College in Islamabad from 10 April 2023 to 10 September 2023, by using convenience non-probability sampling. Upon obtaining informed consent from the participants, a comprehensive medical history was acquired, accompanied by a thorough examination of the oral cavity. Data collection involved querying the participants through a questionnaire designed for this study. SPSS version 23.0 was used to analyze data.

Results: Half of the patients were knowledgeable about acrylic partial dentures and fixed partial dentures, while only 10% were aware about complete denture therapy. Awareness of dental implants was noted in only 5% of the patients, and awareness of cast removable partial dentures was as low as 1.8%. None of the patients had knowledge about immediate dentures and overdenture therapy.

Conclusions: Patients visiting the dental college have a low level of awareness about prosthodontic treatment options.

Published
2024-07-15
Issue
Vol 4 No 2 (2024): Foundation University Journal of Dentistry, 2024, Vol. 4, No. 2
Section
Original Articles
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