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Indian Journal of Dental Education

Volume  12, Issue 4, October-December 2019, Pages 139-146
 

Original Article

A Clinical Survey to Determine Treatment Needs in Prosthodontic Patients

Isha Rastogi

Assistant Professor, Department of Dentistry, Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadia, Dharsania, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh 225001, India.

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DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijde.0974.6099.12419.4

Abstract

Introduction: Knowing treatment needs of the patient is important for the Dentist. Loss of teeth results in significant disabilities which profoundly disturbs functions of stomatognathic system, as mastication, phonetics and esthetics. Aim and objectives: This survey was conducted to determine the treatment needs of the patients in Prosthodontics. Materials and method: 500 subjects above 20 years in 2 months. Results: In different genders and ages according to education levels people are aware of needs and their options. Discussion: Older people make extensive use of medical facilities but they underuse dental facilities. Mastication is the prime concern. Conclusion: There is a high unmet need of Prosthodontic treatment among populations. The patients’ expectations can be sought, suitable treatment planned and executed.

Keywords: Survey; Dental; Need.


Corresponding Author : Isha Rastogi