World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

FLEXIBLE REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE PROSTHESIS: A SURVEY OF DENTIST’S ATTITUDES AND KNOWLEDGE IN CHENNAI REGION

Dr. M. A. Eswaran, Dr. R. Kesavan, Dr. Mukesh Subramani*, Dr. Muthu Meena*

ABSTRACT

Purpose: The aim of this survey was to investigate through a questionnaire about knowledge, attitudes and possible differences in the use of flexible RPDPs among General dentists and Specialist dentists in Chennai region. Materials and Methods: A total of 120 samples in age group of 25-65years with mean age of 45, a survey was conducted with a Questionnaire of 20 question was given to randomly selected dentists in suburban and urban region in Chennai. Data were collected and analyzed. Results: A sample 120 dentists are taken and participated in this study and results were obtained. Statistical analysis shows that no significant difference between Gender, Age group, Specialization, instruction and use of flexible denture (P>0.05). Its shows significant difference in fabrication of denture among general dentists and specialist (P<0.05). Conclusion: Although dentists are not educated in their institution about flexible denture RPDPs, almost one third of them offer this treatment to their patients. Long term success of these prostheses depends on clinical education, experience and definitely more research.

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