Patients’ Satisfaction and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Edentulous Patients Using Conventional Complete Dentures and Implant-Retained Overdentures in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare patients’ satisfaction and quality of life (QoL) when using implant overdentures vs. conventional dentures. The QoL of Saudi patients who were provided mandibular implant-supported overdentures was assessed using a structured questionnaire. Overall satisfaction; ability to speak, eat, and chew food; comfort; esthetics; stability; and satisfaction of general oral health were measured. A total of 48.3% vs. 6.9% were, overall, very satisfied with their implant overdentures and conventional dentures, respectively. A total of 37.9% of the patients were very satisfied regarding speaking with their implant overdentures vs. 17.2% with conventional dentures. Furthermore, 41.4% were very comfortable with their implant overdentures vs. 5.2% were very comfortable using conventional dentures. However, only 15.5% were very satisfied with the esthetics of the conventional dentures compared to 43.1% being satisfied with implant overdentures. Only 1.7% were very satisfied with the stability of conventional dentures vs. 44.8% being satisfied using implant overdentures. About 8.6% of the candidates were very satisfied regarding chewing food with conventional dentures vs. 36.2% being very satisfied using implant overdentures. Approximately 10.3% were very satisfied with their general oral health using conventional dentures compared to 29.3% being very satisfied using implant overdentures. Mandibular implant overdentures had a strong impact on patients’ quality of life over conventional complete dentures and should be considered the minimum standard of care provided to completely edentulous patients.

Patient satisfaction and oral health‐related quality of life for four implant‐assisted mandibular overdentures fabricated with CAD/CAM milled poly methyl methacrylate, CAD/CAM‐milled poly ether ether ketone, or conventional poly methyl methacrylate: A crossover clinical trial

“…4 The type and quality of prosthetic appliances were reported as one aspect of oral health that affect the patient satisfaction and quality of life. 5,6 Despite recent improvements in dentistry, complete dentures were still regarded as the solution for individuals who were missing teeth in terms of appearance, functionality and social interaction. 7 With complete denture, there was some improvement in patient satisfaction and OHRQL.…”

“…The mandibular implant-assisted overdentures were evidenced in a number of studies to improve patient satisfaction and OHRQL. 5,6 This improvement is probably the result of better stability, retention, adaptation and chewing efficiency of the implant overdentures. 10,11 Therefore, the implant-assisted overdenture was recommended as the standard method for prosthetic rehabilitation of mandibular edentulous subjects.…”

“…The mandibular implant‐assisted overdentures were evidenced in a number of studies to improve patient satisfaction and OHRQL 5,6 . This improvement is probably the result of better stability, retention, adaptation and chewing efficiency of the implant overdentures 10,11 .…”

Factores asociados al nivel de conocimiento de la población sobre el uso, cuidado e higiene en pacientes portadores de Prótesis Dentales Removibles

“…6 En las últimas décadas el reemplazar una pieza dentaria que se ha perdido o que no está presente, por múltiples causas, ha sido una de las mayores innovaciones y desafíos en la rehabilitación protésica odontológica. 7 Una dentadura postiza está diseñada para mejorar la calidad de vida del paciente, devolviendo la función masticatoria y estética facial. 7,8,9 La prostodoncia ofrece una rehabilitación oral con prótesis de tipo removible o fija, siendo más indicadas las PDR.…”

“…7 Una dentadura postiza está diseñada para mejorar la calidad de vida del paciente, devolviendo la función masticatoria y estética facial. 7,8,9 La prostodoncia ofrece una rehabilitación oral con prótesis de tipo removible o fija, siendo más indicadas las PDR. 1 Las dentaduras removibles pueden ser totales (PTR) o parciales (PPR) y su elaboración dependerá de la brecha edéntula que se pretende rehabilitar.…”