Analysis of maxillofacial prosthetics at university dental hospitals in the capital region of Korea
The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
;
: 229-234, 2016.
Artículo
en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the demographic patterns of maxillofacial prosthetic treatment to identify the characteristics and geographic distribution of patients with maxillofacial prosthetics in the capital region of Korea. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
This retrospective analytical multicenter study was performed by chart reviews. This study included patients who visited the department of prosthodontics at four university dental hospitals for maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation. Patients with facial and congenital defects or with insufficient medical data were excluded. The patients were classified into three categories based on the location of the defect. Patients' sex, age, and residential area were analyzed. Pearson's chi-square test with a significance level of 0.05 was used to analyze the variables.RESULTS:
Among 540 patients with maxillofacial prosthetics, there were 284 (52.59%) male patients and 256 (47.41%) female patients. The number of the patients varied greatly by hospital. Most patients were older than 70, and the most common defect was a hard palate defect. Chi-square analysis did not identify any significant differences in sex, age, and distance to hospital for any defect group (P>.05).CONCLUSION:
The results of this study indicated that there was imbalance in the distribution of patients with maxillofacial prosthetic among the hospitals in the capital region of Korea. Considerations on specialists and insurance policies for the improvement of maxillofacial prosthetics in Korea are required.
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Asunto principal:
Obturadores Palatinos
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Prostodoncia
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Rehabilitación
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Especialización
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Anomalías Congénitas
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Insuficiencia Velofaríngea
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Estudios Retrospectivos
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Paladar Duro
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Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello
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Seguro
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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