Prosthetic Status of Partially Edentulous Congolese Adults and Causes of Non-Prosthetic Rehabilitation

Context: Prosthetic treatments for partial edentulism aim to restore or improve oral functions such as mastication, phonation and aesthetics. They have an impact on nutritional status, general health quality of life. Objectives: To determine the frequency determinants wearing dental prostheses in edentulous Congolese adults well reasons prosthetic non-rehabilitation. Methods: Partial patients attending five medical-dental centers Kinshasa were included this cross-sectional study. Each patient completed a questionnaire underwent clinical examination. Chi-square test was used searching associations between variables logistic regression determinants. The significance level 0.05. Results: Three hundred with average age 40.3 ± 15.9 years participated 11% (CI: 7.5% 14.5%) wore prosthesis. Age independent determinant denture wearing. Young (under 30) 5 times more likely not wear dentures than older people. absence discomfort major reason rehabilitation (32%) followed by finances (30%). Conclusion: Very few partially prosthetics wearer. only determinant.