19. Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Denture Wearer in the Walled City of Lahore
Faiz Rasul1, M. Rafi Ullah Awan2, Muhammad Safdar Baig3 and Hafsa Kaleem4
ABSTRACT
Objective: To determine knowledge, attitude and practices of the denture wearer about perception of their teeth loss, any complaints about prosthesis and hygienic practices for their denture among general population.
Study Design: Descriptive / cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Alimeran Shifa Khana, Mochi Gate Walled City Lahore from 15th October 2016 to 15th October 2017.
Materials and Methods: This study comprised of 142 partially or complete edentulous patients. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data after consent.
Results: Majority of the respondents were 47.25% in the age group 41-60 years and 54.9% were male, 52.2% respondents had 8 years or less than 8 years education. Dental caries was the major cause of teeth loss and 79.6% respondents did not ask about the cause of their teeth loss. Majority 80.3% clean their denture daily, and 33.8% put their denture in water at night. Chi square test for demographic variables and the reasons of the tooth loss statistical significant results were found with the age (p 0.001), gender (p 0.000), monthly family income (p 0.000), and with the profession (p 0.000). Similarly statistical significant variables were age (p 0.000), employed history (p 0.018), and dentist guidance to patient to remove denture and putting denture in water at night (p 0.00).
Conclusion: A proper instructions and frequent follow up of Denture wearer is recommended as per principle of prosthodontics.
Key Words: Knowledge; Attitude; Practices; Denture Oral Hygiene; General Population
Citation of articles: Rasul F, Awan MRU, Baig MS, Kaleem H. Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Denture Wearer in the Walled City of Lahore. Med Forum 2018;29(10):76-80.