A review of the functional and psychosocial outcomes of edentulousness treated with complete replacement dentures

Loss of natural teeth has functional and psychosocial consequences that can, in many cases, be rectified with complete replacement dentures. However, the outcome of complete denture therapy is variable, and relies on patient factors, as well as the skill of the clinician and laboratory technician ma...

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Published inJournal (Canadian Dental Association) Vol. 69; no. 10; p. 662
Main Authors Allen, Patrick Finbarr, McMillan, Anne Sinclair
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Canadian Dental Assn 01.11.2003
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Alveolar Bone Loss - etiology
Dentistry
Denture, Complete - adverse effects
Denture, Complete - psychology
Dentures
Humans
Mastication
Mouth, Edentulous - psychology
Mouth, Edentulous - rehabilitation
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Patients
Psychological aspects
Quality of Life
Social Adjustment
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Loss of natural teeth has functional and psychosocial consequences that can, in many cases, be rectified with complete replacement dentures. However, the outcome of complete denture therapy is variable, and relies on patient factors, as well as the skill of the clinician and laboratory technician making the dentures. This article reviews recent literature on the outcomes of edentulousness and complete denture therapy.
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ISSN:0709-8936
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