Incidence of Common Post-Insertion Complaints in Patients with Removable Complete Denture Prostheses

Babar Pasha; Saadia Bano Lone; Azam Shahzad; Hamna Khawaja; Muhammad Naeem; Muhammad Anwaar Alam

doi:10.29054/apmc/2022.1491

Babar Pasha Assistant Professor & HOD, Dental Department, Rahbar Medical & Dental College, Lahore Pakistan
Saadia Bano Lone Assistant Professor, Science of Dental Materials, Rashid Latif Dental College, Lahore Pakistan
Azam Shahzad Assistant Professor & HOD, Dental Materials Department, Shahida Islam Dental College, Lodhran Pakistan
Hamna Khawaja Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontic, Sharif Medical & Dental College, Lahore Pakistan
Muhammad Naeem Associate Professor of Community Dentistry, Bacha Khan College of Dentistry, Mardan Pakistan
Muhammad Anwaar Alam Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology, Azra Naheed Dental College Superior University, Lahore Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29054/apmc/2022.1491

Keywords: Complete dentures, Post-insertion complaints, Poly Methyl Meth Acrylate (PMMA), Patient discomfort, Esthetic concerns

Abstract

Background: Complete dentures are commonly used for edentulous patients, yet post-insertion complaints such as pain, discomfort, and functional issues frequently arise. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate post-insertion complaints associated with complete dentures and to identify the primary causes and categories of these complaints among patients fitted with Poly Methyl Meth Acrylate (PMMA) dentures. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Setting: Dental Department of Rashid Latif Dental College, Lahore Duration: From September 2021 to February 2022. Methods: A total of 150 patients who received complete dentures in both arches within the past month were included. Patients with chronic systemic disorders, psychological or neurological conditions, and those who had undergone surgical resections were excluded. Data on demographics, including age and gender, were recorded. Patients’ complaints were categorized into four groups: retention, discomfort, esthetics, and miscellaneous. Complaints were further classified into three cause categories: denture base errors, occlusal errors, and physio-psychological errors. Results: The study found that 64 patients (42.7%) reported pain and discomfort, 35 (23.3%) experienced loss of retention, 24 (16.0%) had difficulty in speech, 18 (12.0%) suffered from ulceration, and 9 (6.0%) had difficulty in mastication. No significant differences were observed in complaints between genders (p = 0.417) or across different age groups. Conclusion: The study highlights that pain and discomfort are the most common complaints following denture insertion, with no significant variation by gender or age.