Awareness Regarding Prosthodontic Rehabilitation Among Patients Attending in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Background: The loss or removal of one or more of the natural teeth and adjacent structures may result in disabilities in daily living activities such as impaired eating, speaking, or social embarrassment. Prosthodontics is concerned with the replacement of lost teeth and adjacent structures to restore oro-facial function and aesthetics. Knowledge of subjects regarding prosthodontic treatment may play a role in their acceptance of the prostheses. Aim: To evaluate the level of awareness regarding prosthodontic rehabilitation among patients attending department of Prosthodontics in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University was the objective of the study. Methods: A total of 233 patients were consecutively selected as per inclusion and exclusion criteria from outpatient department of Prosthodontics of BSMMU during a period of six months from November 2016 to April, 2017. Patients were interviewed and data were collected by asking questions from the participants. Results: Average age of patients was 46.48±11.28 years. Majority of patients were educated. The present study showed that patient’s awareness about teeth replacement was very high. About 67% had medium level of awareness. 16.7% had high level of awareness with only 16.3% having low level of awareness. Conclusion: Health education programme particularly prosthodontic rehabilitation should be launched in effective manner.