Clinical and population analysis of the demand for orthopedic treatment with removable dentures among the residents of Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region

The goal of this research was to assess the demand for orthopedic treatment with removable dentures among the residents of Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region by conducting a clinical and population analysis of the orthopedic treatment outcomes for dental patients who sought such treatment. The study was based on data from outpatient individual medical cases (medical do­cuments’ form 043/0) from 10 healthcare facilities in Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region over the period from 2019 to 2022. During this period, a total of 68,391 dentures were manufactured, with 75 orthopedic dentists and 103 dental technicians involved in the treatment process. The research focused on identifying both quantitative and percentage indicators of the demand for removable dentures among all manufactured dentures. Additionally, the distribution of different types of removable prosthetic structures was analyzed within the total number of dentures produced, as well as among the subset of removable dentures. Indicators were also calculated for the demand for removable dentures among the entire population that sought orthopedic treatment, allowing for an estimation of the representative demand for removable dentures across the Kharkiv region from 2019 to 2022. The consistently high demand for removable dentures highlights the importance of this type of treatment in the region and underscores the need for ongoing advancements in dental materials, methods, and technologies used for these prosthetic solutions. Such findings are crucial for healthcare providers and policymakers to address the growing needs of the population, particularly as aging demographics contribute to an increased requirement for durable and comfortable dental prosthetics. Future research aims to explore the development of acrylic-free plastic for the bases of removable dentures, which could enhance patient comfort and reduce allergic reactions, thereby improving the quality of orthopedic dental care. Keywords: dental morbidity, orthopaedic care, removable prosthesis designs, outpatient card.