ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Year : 2022| Volume : 6 | Issue : 1 | Page : 11 - 18

Knowledge and attitude of patients with edentulism pertaining to various treatment modalities: A cross-sectional survey in Navi Mumbai

ViddhiMall,BDS1*| ParmeetSinghBanga,MDS1*| SanpreetSinghSachdev,BDS2*| YashShekatkar,MDS1*| VinayDole,MDS1*|JasleenKaurBanga,BDS1*

1Y.M.T.Dental College & Hospital,Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra,410210, India 2 Department of Oral Pathology,GovernmentDentalCollegeandHospital,Mumbai,Maharashtra,400001,India

Correspondence

Sanpreet Singh Sachdev,

Department of oral pathology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai,Maharashtra,400001, India

Email:sunpreetss@yahoo.in

Abstract

Introduction:

Teeth maintain the functionality and esthetics of the oral cavity. These, in turn, have an impact on the individual’s psychological and social well-being. This study aims to gauge the awareness and attitude of patients concerning various prosthodontic modalities available for the replacement of missing teeth.

Method:

A questionnaire-based interview of patients with missing teeth was conducted in Navi Mumbai. The questionnaire comprised 18 close ended multiple-choice questions about the knowledge and attitude of the respondents about their condition of partial or complete edentulism. Descriptive statistics were obtained and a comparison of frequencies of categories of variables with groups was done using the Chi-square test.

Result:

The study sample of n=175 comprised 100 males and 75 females of ages ranging from 23 to 82 years. Statistically significant differences (p<0.05) were noted wherein a greater number of male participants opted for the prosthesis to regain functionality. Feasibility was found to be the most important factor affecting the choice of treatment modality by participants.

Conclusion:

Population in lower socioeconomic classes tend to be more affected by edentulism, primarily due to lack of awareness and low income. Hence, it is important for dental professionals to play a core role in creating awareness about the importance of oral rehabilitation.

Funding information

Nil

Conflict of interest

The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare

Keywords: 

Prosthodontics, Oral rehabilitation, Partial dentures, Removable/fixed, Complete denture, Dental implant

How to cite this article: Mall, V., Banga, P. S. ., Singh Sachdev, S. ., Shekatkar, Y. ., Dole, V., & Kaur Banga, J. . (2022). Knowledge and attitude of patients with edentulism pertaining to various treatment modalities: A cross-sectional survey in Navi Mumbai. International Journal of Orofacial Research, 6(1), 11–18. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorofacres.v6i1.144