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The objective of this study was to compare the masticatory performance with bilateral balanced occlusion and lingualized occlusion in complete denture patients reporting to Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry Pakistan. A randomized control trial study was carried out on sixty edentulous patients. Subjects were divided into two equal groups, A and B by non-probability consecutive sampling method. Group A patients were provided complete dentures with bilaterally balanced occlusion and group B patients were provided complete dentures with lingualized occlusion. Masticatory performance was determined at the 01-month follow-up appointment using Sieving method. Data were analyzed using SPSS 19.0.Results of the study showed that patients with bilateral balance occlusion dentures had superior masticatory performance as compared to ones' with lingualized occlusion. Conclusion made was that bilateral balance occlusal scheme patients were able to masticate properly with ease and comfort and were more comfortable with their prostheses
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Masticatory Muscles , Mouth, Edentulous , Dental Occlusion, Balanced , Occlusal AdjustmentABSTRACT
Objective: Assessment of the patient knowledge and attitude towards dental Implants at a tertiary care dental hospital
Study Design: A cross sectional descriptive study
Place and Duration of Study: Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Rawalpindi from Jan 2014 to Jun 2014
Material and Methods: A survey was conducted on 150 partially dentate male and female patients having age 20 years and above using a self-explanatory questionnaire. Completely dentate and edentulous patients were excluded in study. Age and gender of the patients were noted. Data were analyzed using SPSS 17.0. Frequencies of age, knowledge, sources and limiting factors were calculated
Results: Sixty percent of the patients were aware of dental implants. Dentists were the main sources of information regarding the dental implants followed by friends and relatives. A majority of patients [65%] had objection on the cost of implant therapy. Major disadvantage and deterrent to implant therapy were cost and surgery
Conclusion: The study showed that most of the patients were aware of dental implants. Dentists and electronic advertising media plays an important role in educating patients about dental implants. Cost was a major limitation in provision of dental implants
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The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of different classes of partially dentate patients reporting to Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry Pakistan on the basis of PDI classification. A cross-sectional study was carried out on five hundred thirty four [534] partially dentate patients of age between 35 to 65 years. Data was collected by taking history, clinical and radiographic exam-ination. A Proforma was filled in by the principal investigator and PDI classification of the patient determined. Out of 534 patients, 92 patients [17.2%] were classified in PDI class I. 212 patients [39.7%] were classified in PDI class II.146 patients [27.3%] were grouped in PDI class III while 84 patients [15.7%] were classified in PDI class IV. Inclusion of PDI classification in everyday practice will be helpful in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning of the patients seeking prosthodontic rehabilitation
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The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of complaints in patients wearing removable partial dentures reporting at Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry Pakistan. The study included One hundred patients [60 males and 40 females] wearing removable partial dentures for at least 6 months. Details of age, gender, medical history and denture history were obtained. Patients post insertion complaints were recorded. The collected data was statistically analyzed using SPSS v17. The results were estimated statistically at a significance level of P<.05.It was found that 55% of the subjects had complaint of their dentures being loose; 40% complained of ulceration around or under their appliances; 35% of patients had problem of pain and discomfort; 25% reported that they had low masticatory efficacy. 28% of the patients had problems in speech. 10% patients complained of debonded artificial teeth. Pain and soreness, difficulty in mastication and speech, loss of retention, ulcerations and debonding/fracture of artificial teeth are the main post insertion complications in RPD patients. Proper RPD design and patient compliance can help overcome these challenges
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The objective of this study was to determine denture hygiene habits in complete denture patients according to their age and time of dentures reporting at Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Rawalpindi. A cross sectional study was carried out on 200 hundred completely edentulous patients between 45 to 65 years wearing complete acrylic dentures. They were further subdivided according to gender [120 males, 80 females] and age groups as 45-55 years [Group I] and 54-65 years [Group II]. Data were collected on a standardized data sheet. A Proforma was filled in by every patient and denture hygiene habits of the subjects were documented. Data collected was analyzed using SPPS 17.0.Out of 200 patients, 65% of the subjects cleaned their dentures once daily. Group I patients who had been wearing dentures since 2 years showed more tendency towards denture cleaning. Patients mostly used water only for denture cleansing. Clinicians should provide proper denture hygiene instructions. Noncompliance of the patients is main reason for poor status of complete dentures seen in the elderly population