Trend analysis of prosthodontic treatment modality between 2005 and 2008 in Seoul National University Dental Hospital
The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
;
: 4-6, 2010.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-63442
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this article is to analyze the preference for treatment modality of dentists. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
Data of 20,038 patients was involved. Data analysis were done by distribution according to the various kinds of prosthesis, including complete denture, removable partial denture, fixed partial denture, implant-supported dental prosthesis as well as distribution according to the professional titles of the dentists finishing the treatment, including resident and professors.RESULTS:
The number of cases of dental prosthesis increased year by year. 61.06% of the patients accepted fixed partial denture restoration. The number of patients who accepted implant supported restoration is also increasing year by year. The number of complete denture, implant-supported dental prosthesis finished by professors was larger than that done by residents, while it was contrary for removable partial denture, fixed partial denture, and the difference was statistically significant (P<.05).CONCLUSION:
Professors and residents have some difference in the categorization of prosthesis finished. Fixed partial denture and implant-supported dental prosthesis are preferred.
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Main subject:
Prostheses and Implants
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Prosthodontics
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Statistics as Topic
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Dental Prosthesis
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Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
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Dentists
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Denture, Complete
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Denture, Partial, Fixed
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Denture, Partial, Removable
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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