INFLUENCE OF FLEXIBLE RPDS ON PATIENT AESTHETICS AND COMFORT
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flexible removable partial dentures, acrylic removable partial dentures, patient satisfaction, aesthetics, comfort, chewing efficiency, speech difficulty
Abstract
Background: This study aimed to compare the impact of flexible removable partial dentures (RPDs) and conventional acrylic RPDs on patient satisfaction, focusing on aesthetics, comfort, speech, and chewing efficiency.
Methodology: The study was conducted at Bibi Aseefa Dental College, Larkana, from January 2023 to January 2024, with a sample of 100 patients. Participants were divided into two groups: one receiving flexible RPDs and the other receiving acrylic RPDs. Data were collected through patient-reported outcomes using a Likert scale and structured interviews. Clinical examinations were also performed to assess retention quality and tissue response. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS, with chi-square and independent t-tests applied to evaluate differences between the groups.
Results: Patients with flexible RPDs reported significantly higher satisfaction with aesthetics and comfort compared to those using acrylic RPDs. Chewing efficiency was also better in the flexible RPD group, while speech difficulty was slightly higher among acrylic RPD users. Retention quality played a key role in overall satisfaction, with well-fitting dentures resulting in more favorable outcomes regardless of material type. Younger patients and those with higher education levels showed greater satisfaction with their prostheses.
Conclusion: Flexible RPDs demonstrated advantages in aesthetics, comfort, and function over acrylic RPDs. However, denture selection should be tailored to individual patient needs, considering both functional and aesthetic factors. Further studies with larger sample sizes are recommended to validate these findings.
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Dr Shabir Ahmed
Associate Professor and Head of Department, Department of Prosthodontics, Bibi Aseefa Dental College, Larkana, Pakistan
Dr Zaheer Hussain Chachar
Assistant Professor and Head of Department, Department of Periodontology, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan
Dr Maimuna Khokhar
Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Shahida Islam Medical and Dental College, Lodhran, Pakistan
Dr Yasir Ikram
Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics, CMH Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr Usman Bashir Shaikh
Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Ziauddin University, Karachi Clifton, Pakistan
Dr Sandeep Kumar
BDS, M.Sc, Assistant Professor, Department of Science of Dental Materials, Bibi Aseefa Dental College, Larkana Sindh, Pakistan