J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  2024 Jan;62(1):1-5. 10.4047/jkap.2024.62.1.1.

Analysis of post-insertion denture maintenance in patient aged 65 and over

• Whang J
• Yoo JJ
• Yoon JH

• KMID: 2551304
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4047/jkap.2024.62.1.1

Abstract

Purpose
To investigate the differences in the frequency of post-fitting denture check-ups based on gender, age, insurance status, denture arch, and type among patients aged 65 and above.
Methods
This research analyzed 988 patients from National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital’s Department of Prosthodontics, who had denture fittings over the last 10 years. Variables including gender, age, insurance status and type, denture arch, and denture type were assessed. Statistical analyses were performed at a 5% significance level.
Results
The study incorporated 988 dentures, revealing a median of 3 check-ups post-fitting. Male patients significantly had more visits than females (P = .017), and those with full metal dentures visited significantly more than those with partial dentures (P = .005). Other variables were not significantly influential on the post-fitting check-up frequency.
Conclusion
Within this study’s confines, an increase in denture adjustment sessions was observed for male patients and those with full metal dentures.

Keyword

Aftercare; Dentures; National health programs; Retrospective studies