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 making the dentures. This article reviews recent literature on the outcomes of edentulousness and complete denture therapy.
Allen
Patrick Finbarr
PF
Department of Restorative Dentistry, University Dental School & Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland. f.allen@ucc.ie
McMillan
Anne Sinclair
AS
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology; D003824:Denture, Complete / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008409:Mastication; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life; D012917:Social Adjustment; D016896:Treatment Outcome