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Edentulousness--an oral handicap. Patient reactions to treatment with jawbone-anchored prostheses.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3325618     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A questionnaire was sent to all 189 edentulous patients with denture adaptation problems who were treated with fixed prostheses on osseointegrated oral implants during the period 1965-1978. One hundred and fifty-two patients (80%) responded. Practically all had adapted well to the prostheses and were most satisfied with the rehabilitated oral function, including chewing ability. Four out of five patients regarded the bridge as part of their own body instead of a foreign object, and 90% would not hesitate to have the treatment performed again, if necessary. Parallel with the improved oral function the patients reported a definite reduction of psychosocial problems associated with their previous oral invalidity, and increased security and self-esteem.
Authors:
T Albrektsson; S Blomberg; A Brånemark; G E Carlsson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of oral rehabilitation     Volume:  14     ISSN:  0305-182X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Oral Rehabil     Publication Date:  1987 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1988-03-25     Completed Date:  1988-03-25     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0433604     Medline TA:  J Oral Rehabil     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  503-11     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Handicap Research, University of Göteborg, Sweden.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Consumer Satisfaction*
Dental Implantation, Endosseous / psychology*
Denture Design
Denture Precision Attachment*
Denture Retention
Denture, Complete*
Female
Humans
Jaw, Edentulous / psychology*,  surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Questionnaires

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