Authors : Dr. Geetha K. R. M. D. S., Dhivyaa Deve.K, Dhanvarshini. M. R, Dr.R.Prabhu M.D.S, Aarthi.P.S
Volume/Issue : Volume 4 - 2019, Issue 11 - November
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Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge
and awareness about choice of complete denture occlusion
in edentulous patient among dental students. It is a cross
sectional study.
Materials and methods:
100 subjects were selected for the study. The study
was conducted in Thai Moogambigai Dental College and
Hospital of Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
Deemed to be University, Mogappair, Chennai. The
subjects were asked to answer 22 questions which is of
multiple choice type. Comparative graphs are made and
discussed. These graphs helps in evaluating the knowledge
and awareness among dental students about choice of
complete denture occlusion in edentulous patient.
Conclusion:
This study shows that dental students are more aware
of bilateral balanced occlusion when compared to the
monoplane and lingualized occlusion.
Keywords : Complete Denture, Occlusal Concepts, Ridge Relationship, Arch Form.