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Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-4 | Issue-02 | 73-77
Original Research Article
Treatment Satisfaction Among Partially Edentulous Patients Visited the College of Dentistry at Taibah University
Dr. Sary Borzangy
Published : Feb. 26, 2019
DOI : 10.21276/sjodr.2019.4.2.5
Abstract
Background: Satisfaction of patients is an important segment of dental care and it may be influenced by individuals’ socio-demographic characteristics. Prosthodontists must understand that esthetic issues are common and have major importance for their patients. Aims of the study: This study was to know the patient satisfaction, who visited the College of Dentistry Clinic for prosthodontics needs. Material and methods: This was an observational analytical cross-sectional study, which was carried out on the patients, visited for the replacement of teeth. The patients above the age of 14 years were selected from the CBCT register that was scheduled for treatment of implant, fixed or removable partial denture prosthesis. Total of 139 patients (75 males and 64 females) were included in the study. The questionnaire consists of basic information about age, gender, educational level, nationality, smoking habits, visit of treatment and the treatment providers and also asked satisfaction on treatment provided. Results: Out of 75 male patients, 60 (80%) were satisfied and 54 females out of 64 patients (84%) were satisfied with the treatment provided (P = 0.329). Seventy-six (79%) Saudis and only 38 (59%) non-Saudi satisfied with the treatment. There was no difference in satisfaction among age-wise of patients. New visitors and who went to get treatment from students and interns were more satisfied with their visit to the college clinic. Conclusion: The patients who were new and got treatment with students and interns were more satisfied. There was not much difference of satisfaction among age differences of the patients.
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