Psychological assessment in edentulous patients before and after complete denture

Abstract

The psychological well-being of edentulous patients before and after receiving complete dentures, focusing on parameters such as confidence in smiling, ability to eat and pronunciation is of interest. Data shows substantial improvements in all assessed parameters are found. Confidence in smiling and eating showed the highest levels of improvement, while pronunciation difficulties significantly decreased. Thus, the transformative impact of complete dentures on enhancing both oral function and overall psychosocial well-being is highlighted.