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Original Article
Relative frequency and pattern of usage of stock teeth in removable partial dentures in a clinical setting in Nigeria
1 Lecturer 1, Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Medicine Lagos State University, Ikeja, Lagos state, Nigeria
2 Senior Lecturer, Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Medicine Lagos State University, Ikeja, Lagos state, Nigeria
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Lagos State University College of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, 1-5 Oba Akinjobi Way G.R.A, Ikeja, Lagos State, P.M.B 21266,
Nigeria
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Article ID: 100033D01OT2018
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Adenuga-Taiwo OA, Loto AO, Awotile AO, Menakaya IN. Relative frequency and pattern of usage of stock teeth in removable partial dentures in a clinical setting in Nigeria. Edorium J Dent 2018;5:100033D01OT2018.ABSTRACT
Aims: The current study was designed to determine the frequency of usage of acrylic stock teeth in RPDs using variables such as age, gender, jaw quadrants and jaws respectively.
Methods: This random retrospective study reviewed the laboratory cards of 2,266 adult patients who requested for RPDs from the Dental Centre of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. Data on the frequency of usage of stock teeth relative to the sides of each jaw as well as both jaws, age and gender were recorded and analysed.
Results: There were 2,774 acrylic partial dentures supplied during the period of study. Males (67.7%) used upper dentures compared to females (59.4%); and more females (40.6%) requested for lower dentures as against 32.3% males. A decline in the number of teeth replaced was seen progressively towards the posterior region of each jaw. No marked difference was seen between the distribution of teeth provided for the right and left sides of each jaw. There were more acrylic stock teeth demanded for the upper jaw compared to the lower jaw.
Conclusion: The request for RPDs was more in females than males; though, more use of acrylic stock teeth were seen in males compared to females. There was no marked difference between the distribution of teeth provided for the right and left sides of each jaw. More acrylic teeth were used in the upper jaw compared to the lower jaw.
Keywords: Acrylic stock teeth, Clinical setting, Removable partial denture
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Author Contributions
Olugbenga Adetokunbo Adenuga-T - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Adolphus Odogun Loto - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Adenike Ololade Awotile - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Ifeoma Nkiruka Menakaya - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
Source of SupportNone
Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this study.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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