APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
New Denture Wearers with High Self-Esteem Express High Denture Self-Efficacy
- Bolajoko Malomo
University of Lagos - Bolanle Akinboboye
College of Medicine, University of Lagos - Adetokunbo Olawuyi
Lagos University Teaching Hospital - Alex Mersel
European Regional Organization of the Federation Dentaire Internationale (ERO-FDI)
Abstract
Patients obey treatment regimen differently; hence, personality factors may enhance maintenance of prosthetic devices. This study investigates the relationship between self-esteem and denture self-efficacy of 28 new denture wearers. Result revealed that high self-esteem participants significantly expressed high denture self-efficacy. Educating low self-esteem patients is important in maintaining new dentures.
Prevention/Intervention