Analysis of the reasons for patient dissatisfaction with prosthetics on dental implants

Abstract

The purpose of this study: identification of the main complaints of patients during orthopedic dental treatment using dental implants, followed by the development of recommendations to eliminate the identified errors in prosthetics on implants.
 Material and methods. The study included 19 patients (15 women and 4 men) who filed complaints in 2023 after orthopedic treatment using dental implants. 137 screw dental implants were installed in these patients. Of these, 58 implants are on the upper jaw, 79 implants are on the lower jaw.
 Results. As a result of the study, it was revealed that in 100% of cases, the patients who complained had non-removable orthopedic structures based on dental implants, and the percentage of types of orthopedic structures in those who applied was established. It was found that the most frequently recurring complaints were loose closure of the dentition, difficulty chewing food, as well as aesthetic disorders.
 Conclusions. The analysis made it possible to identify as the main complaints of patients loose closure of the dentition and difficult digestion of food. Recommendations are given to take a more careful approach to the definition of central occlusion and correction of occlusive relationships when planning treatment.