Abstract
Complete denture prosthodontists are very well aware of the influence of psychological factors in the success of their treatment. Recently, a number of authors tried to ascertain some psychosocial criteria in the predictability of patients' satisfaction. Although special attention was paid to concerns of socio-demographic and educational status, it was demonstrated that there is little relationship between quality of dentures and patients' satisfaction, nor a relationship between satisfaction and anatomical conditions. The purpose of this paper is to give a better understanding of the behavioural problems of this treatment and offer some solutions. Educational programmes should be influenced by behavioural problems in the management of the elderly patient.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 51-56 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | International Dental Journal |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Feb 2003 |
Keywords
- Complete dentures
- Elderly patient
- Gerodontic