AWARENESS, ATTITUDES, NEED AND DEMAND FOR MISSING TEETH REPLACEMENT AMONG PARTIALLY DENTATE PATIENTS
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https://doi.org/10.33279/jkcd.v15i04.848Keywords:
Attitude, Awareness, Demand, Missing Teeth, Partially Dentate, Treatment Options.Abstract
Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the awareness, attitude, need, and demand for missing teeth replacement among partially dentate patients in tertiary care settings.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at HITEC- institute of dentistry Taxila and included partially dentate patients aged 18–60 years from December 2022 to September 2023. All participants completed a pre-tested and validated questionnaire. Demographic information (age, gender, and educational status) was recorded. The second section of the questionnaire assessed awareness, attitude, need, and demand for the replacement of missing teeth. Clinical evaluation was performed to determine treatment needs and to identify suitable prosthetic options for each arch based on Kennedy’s Classification. Data were analysed using the chi-square test in SPSS version 26, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant.
Results: A total of 99% of the patients were aware of their missing teeth; however, only 73.5% expressed willingness to replace them. Among the 26.5% with a negative attitude toward replacement, the most common reason was the perception of no need for treatment. Regarding treatment options, 96% were aware of tooth-supported fixed prostheses, while 94% and 52% were aware of removable and implant-supported prostheses, respectively. Nearly all participants agreed that replacing both anterior and posterior teeth is equally important. Patients with Kennedy’s Class I, II, III, and IV showed greater interest in fixed prostheses compared to removable options.
Conclusion: Most partially dentate patients desire replacement of missing teeth to improve mastication and exhibit good awareness of available removable and implant-supported prosthetic options. Patients with Kennedy’s Class I and II show particularly high demand for prosthetic replacement.
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