Behavior shaping of complete denture patient: A theoretical approach

Abstract

The psychological status of a geriatric patient undergoing complete denture treatment is one of the key determinants of the success of prosthesis. Hence, the understanding and behavior management of such patients is of paramount importance for any clinician aspiring to be a successful in practice. Even though several attempts have been made to understand the effects of psychology of patients undergoing this particular treatment on the final outcome of treatment, no single theory or classification has been proposed so far as to be able to completely understand the thought process of geriatric patients. The aim of this paper is to propose a theoretical approach, a step by step guide to clinicians to better understand the thoughts, aspirations and expectations of complete denture patients and their effects and consequences in different patients, when not met with.