Analysis of post-insertion denture maintenance in patient aged 65 and over

Author: Joosub WHANG ¹ ; Jin-Joo YOO ; Joon-Ho YOON
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1. Department of Prosthodontics, National Health Insurance Serivce Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics 2024;62(1):1-5
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:EN
Abstract: Purpose:To investigate the differences in the frequency of post-fitting denture check-ups based on gender, age, insurance status, denture arch, and type among patients aged 65 and above.
Methods:This research analyzed 988 patients from National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital’s Department of Prosthodontics, who had denture fittings over the last 10 years. Variables including gender, age, insurance status and type, denture arch, and denture type were assessed. Statistical analyses were performed at a 5% significance level.
Results:The study incorporated 988 dentures, revealing a median of 3 check-ups post-fitting. Male patients significantly had more visits than females (P = .017), and those with full metal dentures visited significantly more than those with partial dentures (P = .005). Other variables were not significantly influential on the post-fitting check-up frequency.
Conclusion:Within this study’s confines, an increase in denture adjustment sessions was observed for male patients and those with full metal dentures.