# Psychological assessment in edentulous patients before and after complete denture

## TL;DR

This paper shows that complete dentures significantly improve edentulous patients' confidence, eating ability, and speech, enhancing their psychological well-being.

## Contribution

The study demonstrates the psychosocial and functional benefits of complete dentures in edentulous patients.

## Key findings

- Confidence in smiling and eating improved the most after receiving dentures.
- Pronunciation difficulties decreased significantly following denture use.
- Complete dentures enhance both oral function and psychosocial well-being.

## Abstract

The psychological well-being of edentulous patients before and after receiving complete dentures, focusing on parameters such as
confidence in smiling, ability to eat and pronunciation is of interest. Data shows substantial improvements in all assessed parameters
are found. Confidence in smiling and eating showed the highest levels of improvement, while pronunciation difficulties significantly
decreased. Thus, the transformative impact of complete dentures on enhancing both oral function and overall psychosocial well-being is
highlighted.