Evaluation of the Suitability of The Established Standard Height of Occlusal Rim Blocks Among the Dental Clinicians in Makerere University Dental Hospital In Uganda
Abstract:
There's a
growing demand for better dental prosthetics that combine function, aesthetics,
and comfort. The therapy for edentulous patients
can be realized through the use of conventional Removable Complete Dentures
(RCDs), implant-supported prostheses, and Computer-Aided Design and
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CADCAM). This study was aimed at evaluating the suitability of the established standard
height of ORBs among the dental clinicians in Makerere University Dental
Hospital in Uganda. This was a cross-sectional study employing a qualitative
approach using purposive sampling. Fifteen (15) participants were selected
across social demographics. Thematic data analysis revealed insights into the
suitability of the established standard height of ORBs. Interviews were recorded and transcribed and themes
were generated to draw deeper meaning for suitability. A qualitative package, Open code version 4.2.1 was
used to generate themes from the interviews followed by an interpretation of
the data generated, and the result was presented as text and table. The
findings revealed a prevalent trend in Uganda where occlusal rim block heights
often fall below international standards, emphasizing the need for a
patient-centered and individualized approach. There's a positive shift towards
new measurements, improving chair-side efficiency, and reducing appointment
duration. The findings highlighted economic efficiency, minimizing material
wastage, and positively impacting patient-reported outcomes. This study
highlighted the need for tailored ORB guidelines for Ugandan edentulous
patients for better treatment outcomes. This will save time during the registration stage and help
to improve accuracy.
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