An Evaluation of Factors Determining Patients’ Choice of Dental Prosthesis in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution

Authors

  • Omotayo A. OREMOSU
  • John A. ADEOYE
  • Donna C. UMESI
  • John O. MAKANJUOLA

Keywords:

Dental prosthesis, factors, patients’ choice, teeth replacement

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed at determining the factors that influence patients’ decision-making process in the choice of teeth replacement.

Methods: This survey was conducted among 242 patients between 17 to 86 years, seeking dental prosthesis in a tertiary dental institution in Lagos, Nigeria. Data was collected using pre-tested

Interviewer-administered questionnaires designed to evaluate the factors determining patients’ choice of dental prostheses. The resulting data were statistically tested using chi-square and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient with p-value ? 0.05 indicating significant level.

Results: Most recruited participants opted for Acrylic resin removable partial dentures (RPD). Amongst those who chose RPD, a significant number of participants 128(82.5%) did so, due to the cost of the prosthesis (p=0.001). Patients who opted for fixed replacement considered improved aesthetics 74(88.1%), chewing ability 79(94.1%) and comfort 75(89.2%). Fear of surgical procedure, made participants choose dentures and bridges.

Conclusion: Resin-based removable partial dentures were the most utilized options for teeth replacement in our Nigerian study population as these patients perceive them as cost-effective. Also, patients’ choice of fixed prosthesis was often due to their perceived aesthetic and functional advantages.

Keywords: Dental prosthesis, factors, patients’ choice, teeth replacement

Author Biographies

Omotayo A. OREMOSU

Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos

John A. ADEOYE

Department of Restorative Dentistry, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos

Donna C. UMESI

Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos

John O. MAKANJUOLA

Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos

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Published

2021-07-05