IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-4796
Online ISSN: 2581-480X
IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry (APRD) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...Original Article
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Volume : 6, Issue : 1, Year : 2020
Article Page : 31-33
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2020.008
Abstract
Introduction: The elderly population of India is most neglected of providing dental treatment, reason being their unawareness and other psychosocial problems. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude towards replacement of teeth among aged patients.
Materials and Methods: A hospital based survey was done on 150 randomly selected elderly patients who reported to the department of Dentistry. A self designed questionnaire was prepared to enter the required data along with clinical examination of patient.
Results: Majority of patients were willing for rehabilitation just to fulfill the requirement of mastication. Esthetics and phonetics part was highly neglected. Patient compliance towards acceptance of prostheses was increased after the motivational program.
Conclusion: Prosthodontic outreach programs are needed to spread dental needs and practices among general ageing population specially belonging to rural areas.
Keywords: Elderly, Prosthodontic, Questionnaire, Rehabilitation.
How to cite : Kumar K, Vaibhav V, Raj R, Kedia N B, Singh A K, Assessment of elderly patient’s awareness towards prosthodontic rehabilitation and attitude towards utilization of services- A hospital based questionnaire study. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2020;6(1):31-33
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