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KMID : 1020220150150020225
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2015 Volume.15 No. 2 p.225 ~ p.233
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Influencing factors on functional, psychological, and aesthetic satisfaction in dental prosthetic treatment
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Choi Da-Hye
Lee Kyeong-Hee
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality improvement of dental prosthetic treatment and better dental service for the patients.
Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 320 users of dental prosthesis in Seoul and metropolitan area from April to June, The questionnaire consisted of 4 questions of general characteristics, 5 questions of dental prosthesis treatment, 5 questions of functional satisfaction, and 6 questions of psychological and aesthetic satisfaction by Likert 5 scale. Cronbach’s alpha was o.691 in functional satisfaction and 0.716 in psychological and aesthetic satisfaction. Except 18 incomplete answers, 302 data were analyzed.
Results: The functional satisfaction mean was 3.70±0.51 and that of psychological?aesthetic satisfaction was 3.60±0.48. Monthly income was the most important influencing factor on full and partial prosthesis use.
Conclusions: In order to improve the satisfaction level in dental prosthetic treatment, the insurance coverage for the dental prosthetic treatment is necessary. The palliative supportive measure for the prosthesis is also required.
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KEYWORD
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aesthetic satisfaction, dental prosthesis treatment, functional satisfaction, psychological satisfaction
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