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Hidden challenges of tooth loss and dentures revealed in new study - EurekAlert
- A new study from the University of Sheffield has revealed the hidden emotional challenges patients go through following tooth loss - Patients highlight feelings of self-consciousness, shame or fear as well as physical sensations such as pain and sensitivity and worries about how tooth loss might impact their life - Around 10 to 15 percent of the population wear removable dentures which can significantly impact daily life and social interactions, leading to a ‘hidden disability’ for some wearers - Other restoration treatments such as bridges and implants are often unobtainable for most people due to high cost and the availability of NHS dentists - The research describes a new way of understanding how patients experience getting dentures, from losing teeth to feeling comfortable with them. This approach could help dentists develop better treatment plans and aftercare for patients who need dentures.
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