Ghalib Rahman Hawrami*

M. Sc. Prosthodontic (Assistant Lecturer), Dental Assistant Department, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Iraq

*Corresponding Author: Ghalib Rahman Hawrami, M. Sc. Prosthodontic (Assistant Lecturer), Dental Assistant Department, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Iraq.

Received: July 15, 2024; Published: August 06, 2024

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Precision attachments can improve stability of partial dentures, particularly in free-end extension cases. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term clinical performance and patient satisfaction with precision attachment retained removable partial dentures.

Patients and methods: Ten patients (6 females, 4 males, aged 50-70 years) with 12 precision attachment retained removable partial dentures (Kennedy Class I) were followed for eight years. After preparation of remaining teeth and construction of the precision attachments joining fixed and removable parts. Patient satisfaction was assessed using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire evaluating retention, aesthetics, phonetics, mastication, and overall satisfaction.

Results: Patient responses were categorized on a 5-point scale from "very satisfied" to "not at all satisfied", high levels of satisfaction were reported across all parameters. For retention, 50% of patients were very satisfied, the highest among all parameters. Aesthetics and phonetics each had 42% of patients reporting being very satisfied. Mastication showed more varied results, with 25% each reporting very satisfied, satisfied, and moderately satisfied. Overall, 50% of patients reported being very satisfied with their prostheses. ANOVA revealed no statistically significant differences between individual parameters and overall satisfaction (p > 0.05 for all comparisons).

Discussion: Precision attachment retained removable partial dentures provided high levels of patient satisfaction over long-term use. Retention and overall satisfaction showed particularly positive outcomes. However, mastication satisfaction was lower compared to other parameters, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

Limitations: The study's small sample size (n = 10) and potential recall bias due to the long follow-up period may limit the generalizability of the results.

Conclusion: Based on patient-reported outcomes, precision attachment retained removable partial dentures appear to be a comfortable and effective long-term treatment option, particularly when fixed prostheses are not indicated. Further large-scale studies are needed to confirm these findings and explore factors influencing long-term success.

 Keywords: Precision Attachment; Bridge; Dentures; Retention; Mastication; Patient Satisfaction

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