Knowledge and perception of flexible partial dentures among private dental practitioners in Kuantan, Malaysia

Mohamad Soid, Nursyafiqah and Zulkifli, Karimah Wahida and Supa'at, Salwana (2025) Knowledge and perception of flexible partial dentures among private dental practitioners in Kuantan, Malaysia. IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences, 6 (1). pp. 5-14. E-ISSN 2735-0584

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Abstract

Nylon-based thermoplastic dentures offer enhanced flexibility compared to conventional dentures, thus improving patient comfort and acceptance. Despite growing patient demand for flexible dentures, their prescription amongst early-career dental practitioners is poor. This study assessed the levels of knowledge and perception of flexible partial dentures among private dental practitioners in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia, with specific attention to potential differences between practitioners with <10 and ≥10 years of clinical practice. A cross-sectional study was conducted using validated, self-administered questionnaires distributed to 73 dental practitioners in Kuantan, yielding 63 responses (38 female, 25 male). Respondents were stratified into two cohorts: Group A (n=28, <10 years’ experience), and Group B (n=35, ≥10 years’ experience). High knowledge levels and positive perceptions were observed across both groups, with total mean scores of approximately 9 observed in each cohort. Statistical analysis showed no significant inter-group differences in mean scores for knowledge and perception (p >0.05). Furthermore, no significant differences were observed between groups regarding mean knowledge scores or perception agreement frequencies. These findings suggest that private dental practitioners in Kuantan demonstrated substantial understanding and favorable attitudes towards flexible partial dentures, independent of years of clinical experience.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Flexible partial denture, private dental practitioners, Kuantan.
Subjects:	R Medicine > RK Dentistry > RK318 Oral and Dental Medicine. Pathology. Diseases-Therapeutics-General Works
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Dentistry > Department of Prosthodontics Kulliyyah of Dentistry
Depositing User:	Dr Karimah Wahida Zulkifli
Date Deposited:	28 Mar 2025 08:56
Last Modified:	28 Mar 2025 08:56
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/120437

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