title: Usage of removable partial dentures in Saudi male patients after 1 year telephone interview.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The success of removable partial dentures (RPDs) is partly dependent on patients' acceptance and compliance in using them. The purpose of this study was to describe the usage of removable partial dentures (RPDs) by patients 1 year after insertion and to evaluate the factors that influence their denture usage.
  
  
  METHODS
  Forty-seven patients who received 75 new RPDs at the undergraduate clinic of College of Dentistry, King Saud University, were contacted by telephone 1 year later for an interview. The questions covered denture usage, patient's satisfaction and reasons for non-use.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Results showed that 36% of patients discarded or occasionally used their RPDs. There was no significant association between denture usage and RPD experience, location or Kennedy classification. A significantly more RPD rejection was found when it was opposed by natural teeth or complete denture. The most quoted reason for RPD rejection was pain and discomfort.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Despite the short follow-up period, RPDs were poorly accepted by patients treated by undergraduate students.
authors: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Riyadh
authors: R
authors: Akeel
keywords: Denture usage; Patients’ satisfaction; Removable partial dentures; Telephone interview
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