Awareness of Flexible Dentures among Dental Undergraduates.

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this study is to assess the awareness and practice of flexible dentures among dental undergraduates.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire containing 12 questions was given to the selected persons and responses were obtained and analyzed using descriptive statistics. A total of 100 participants were included in the study.

RESULTS: 83% of the dentists were aware about flexible dentures, 23% of the dentists have never given a flexible denture to their patients, 77% of the dentists have never given a flexible denture to their patients, 11% of the dentists knew the advantages and disadvantages of flexible dentures, 78% of dentists think that flexible dentures are aesthetic than regular dentures, 81% of the dentists say that flexible dentures are more comfortable than regular dentures, 31% of the dentists think that flexible dentures are prone to more bacteria build up, 92% of dentists prefer that knowledge about flexible dentures should be increased in undergraduate courses, 86% of the dentists will advise their patients about flexible dentures in future.

CONCLUSION: This study shows that the majority of dentists are not aware about flexible dentures. This shows the need to conduct workshops and increase the content  about flexible dentures in textbooks.