KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS, AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS DENTURE USE AMONG PATIENTS WITH MISSING TEETH IN ENUGU STATE

Student: Inemesit Atai Ime
Supervisor: Dr Sikiru A Oladimeji
HOD: Dr Chidiebere Peter Okorie
Department of Dental Technology
Dental Health
Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu, Enugu State

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study assessed the knowledge, awareness, and attitude towards denture use among patients with missing teeth in Enugu State, Nigeria. Tooth loss remains a major oral health problem that affects mastication, speech, aesthetics, and the overall quality of life of affected individuals. Despite the availability of denture services, many patients with missing teeth do not seek prosthetic rehabilitation due to inadequate knowledge, poor awareness, negative attitudes, and financial constraints.

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