Zhanina Stamova Pavlova

Department of Prosthetic Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental medicine, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe

Publications

  • Research   
    Reasons for patient?s dissatisfaction with the design of complete denture base
    Author(s): Zhanina Stamova Pavlova*

    Introduction: The successful recovery of the aesthetics is of vital importance for patient’s satisfaction with complete dentures. Despite the opportunities provided by the modern dental technologies, the significance of denture base aesthetics is frequently neglected. The aim of this research is to analyze patient’s satisfaction with the aesthetic characteristics of complete denture base and to find out whether the design of the complete denture has been created with participation of the patients. Materials and Methods: 105 patients (59 women and 46 men) who have been using complete dentures for more than 1 year were inquired. A questionnaire was created that includes questions about patients’ opinion about various aspects of reproducing the soft tissues via the denture base and whether their preferences were taken into account. Statistical data analysis was performe.. Read More»

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