Prosthetic hygiene and functional efficacy in completely edentulous patients: satisfaction and quality of life during a 5‐year follow‐up

• DOI: 10.1111/clr.12604
• Publication Date: 2015-04-20T08:05:22Z
• Authors: María Martín‐Ares; Cristina Barona‐D...; Blanca Guisado‐Moya; Natalia Martínez‐...; Jorge Cortés‐Bret...; José Mª Martínez‐...
• Keywords: Dental prosthesis

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to compare satisfaction with function and hygiene maintenance in completely edentulous elderly patients rehabilitated implant‐supported fixed prostheses, overdentures, conventional prostheses. Materials methods A total 150 geriatric were divided into three groups: Group 1 ( CD ) complete dentures; 2 FP prostheses; 3 OD overdentures. responded a questionnaire based on the Oral Health Impact Profile Dental evaluate their Data analyzed using ANOVA F Kruskal–Wallis nonparametric test, significance established as P < 0.05. Results Significant differences found between groups. For oral hygiene, group overdentures showed better results, prostheses more satisfied function. Conclusions Satisfaction among these varied relation prosthetic type. level general greater than dentures. Patients enjoyed higher