Research Article

Does the Level of Confidence Exhibited by Dental Students Predict the Outcome of Complete Denture Therapy?

Table 1

Questionnaire showing the Likert scale for the level of confidence of students, level of satisfaction of patients, and clinical outcome of dentures.

ItemLikert scale

Student questionnaire: confidence skills1. Competence in gathering and interpreting information obtained from the patient1 = very good to 4 = poor
2. Carry out, report, and interpret examination findings
3. Appropriate investigations required for the identified problems
4. Come up with a correct order of clinical problems to be addressed prior to provision of the dentures
5. Identifying other treatment options suitable for the patients apart from conventional complete dentures
6. Implementing a customized treatment plan
7. Understanding about the principles behind carrying out treatment techniques/methods
8. Ability to identify special clinical indications in your patients
9. Knowledge to carry out treatment steps
10. Practical skills to carry out treatment steps
11. Able to carry out treatment procedures on your own without supervision from your supervisor
12. Identify your mistakes during clinical time on your own and the ability to rectify them
13. Communicate effectively with your patients at the chair side
14. Manage time while carrying out different treatment steps

Patient questionnaire: satisfaction level1. Explained about the whole treatment procedure1 = strongly agree to 4 = strongly disagree
2. Provided a fair opportunity to express concerns and clarify your doubts about treatment steps
3. Gathered information from you in a methodical manner with ease
4. Examined in an acceptable way without causing any discomfort
5. Respected you during the clinical procedures at the chair side
6. Had a good understanding about your clinical problems when carrying out the treatment
7. Communicated and educated you about the treatment in a commendable manner
8. Provided adequate clear postdenture delivery instructions regarding maintenance of the denture and its hygiene
9. Confident about the dental student’s respect for confidentiality
10. Had a good ability on time management during the appointments
11. Satisfied with the quality and standard of the treatment provided to you
12. Recommend this institutional care to the others for a similar type of treatment
13. Satisfied with the fit of the denture provided to you
14. Satisfied about the esthetics of the denture
15. Satisfied about the capability to perform activities like biting and speech with your denture

Clinical outcome criteria1. Retention1 = very satisfactory to 5 = very unsatisfactory
2. Stability
3. Support
4. Extensions
5. Shade of artificial teeth
6. Mold of artificial teeth
7. Finish
8. Balanced occlusion
9. Balanced articulation
10. Freeway space