Status of Problems Faced by People Wearing Complete Denture in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Problems Faced by People Wearing Complete Denture

Abstract

Background: Natural tooth loss, whether due to ageing or other factors, has a direct impact on the patient’s functional as well as psychological behaviour. It is mostly seen as a subpar health-care issue that jeopardises one’s quality of life. Although the number of edentulous patients is reducing because to increased awareness about oral health care, there are still a substantial number of denture wearer patients in nations like India. Subjects and Methods: Total of 76 complete denture patients were selected and assessed from the rural area of Durgapur, comprising 45(59.2%) men and 31(40.8%) females in the age range of 57 to 72 years. The study only included people who had been wearing dentures for at least a year and a half. Results: The current analysis found that complete denture wearers have trouble eating, which is a more common concern among males (62.2%), whereas uncomfortable areas are more common among females (67.7%). Conclusion: The complete denture wearers have a wide range of challenges. These issues have an impact on the elderly’s quality of life. There are still no accurate methods for predicting complete denture treatment outcomes, and there are numerous issues associated with total denture treatment.