Counseling and related factors influencing satisfaction with dentures

The influence of personality on patients’ satisfaction with existing and new complete dentures

“…The sample in this study is similar in size to that of Bolender et al 2 and yielded comparable findings. The results of this study are also in agreement with those of Guckes et al, 4 of Nairn and Brunello 3 and of Al Quran et al 8 Examination of the smile plots of the results shows interesting differences between the different intervention times. Statistical significance is set at p < 0.00625 (this is p < 0.05 with the appropriate Bonferroni correction applied).…”

“…4 Smith was unable to demonstrate an association between personality and satisfaction with dentures in 70 patients. 5 Berg et al were unable to show an association between psychological variables as determined using a focused interview and denture acceptance in 74 patients.…”

Relationship between Impacts of Complete Denture Treatment on Daily Living, Satisfaction and Personality Profiles

“…20,[40][41][42] However, it disagrees with other studies that reported no relation between personality profiles and denture satisfaction. 15,38,43,44 This could be due to that previous studies used nonstandardized, custom-made questionnaires or personality tests that have problems with reliability, comprehensiveness, suitability to use and validity. Also, different study designs and sample size might explain such differences.…”

“…On the contrary, some researchers found no relationship between denture satisfaction and personality. 38,43,44 However, they used incomprehensive personality tests and paid little attention to reliability, validity and suitability of the used tests. Moreover, Lowental and Tau found no relation between denture satisfaction and personality.…”

Gender Differences in Terms of Recalling Treatment Instructions – An in Vivo Study

“…2 Denture patients use their prosthesis more than prescribed which opposes accomplishing preservation of remaining oral tissues. 3,4 Patients attitude towards the instructions given by their specialist are largely based about his perception of the health problem he has. Every medical or dental practitioner while giving instructions to his patients has two goals in mind: short term and long term.…”