Post insertion denture problems associated with complete denture patients in kashmiri population: a survey-based original research

Introduction: For successful denture therapy an understanding of the common denture follow up problems and their rectification is important. Studies have shown regional differences in the frequency of occurrence of different denture related problems. The aim of the present study was to find out the frequency of chief denture follow up complaints in the Kashmiri population and their comparison among both sexes. Material and Methods: A survey was conducted in the form of a questionnaire including 136 denture follow up patients. The response was collected, accumulated and analyzed statistically. Results: Based on the survey conducted on 136 denture wearing patients included in the study, pain/discomfort related complaints were highest in occurrence 37.5% closely followed by complaints of retention 27.9%. The esthetics and phonetics related complaints were comparatively less with 17.6% and 16.9% respectively. Female population group had a higher occurrence of esthetic complaints as compared to males. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study it was found that the most common complaints of denture follow up patients were related to pain/discomfort. This study should help the local practitioners to understand the needs and desires of the local population, thereby minimizing failure rates.