APS

30th APS Annual Convention · 2018

New Denture Wearers with High Self-Esteem Express High Denture Self-Efficacy

San Francisco, CA · May 2018

Poster · Cross-Cutting Theme Poster - Technology and the Human Experience: Shaping Thoughts, Feelings, Development, and Interactions

  • 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

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