Satisfaction of complete denture wearers

Abstract

Introduction. Conventional complete dentures are still the first choice in the treatment of completely edentulous patients. Dissatisfaction among complete denture wearers is not uncommon. The goal of this study was to determine the causes of patients' dissatisfaction with complete dentures. Material and Methods. A total of sixty patients participated in this study, 36 females (60%) and 24 males (40%). Twenty-five patients received their first complete dentures, and fourteen of them had previously worn complete dentures. In patients receiving complete dentures, there are many factors contributing to their adaptation, acceptance and feeling discomfort while wearing them. Conclusion. Our study showed that patients' satisfaction was not directly related with the quality of complete dentures.