Comparasion of Dental Anxiety in First Time Complete Denture Patients

This quasi-experimental study compares dental anxiety levels in edentulous patients at two specific clinical points: the primary impression appointment and the denture insertion appointment. The study aims to determine if the process of receiving first-time complete dentures significantly impacts patient anxiety levels. Data will be collected from 70 participants at the Khyber College of Dentistry over a five-week interval between the two appointments

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Key information

Conditions

Edentulous Mouth Dental Anxiety Mouth Diseases Mouth, Edentulous Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Diseases

Age range

40 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Participants aged 40-70 requiring first-time complete dentures will be enrolled via non-probability consecutive sampling at the Prosthodontic Department of Khyber College of Dentistry. Dental anxiety will be measured using a specific 5-item Dental Anxiety Scale for edentulous subjects at the first visit (primary impression) and again at the insertion appointment, approximately five weeks later. A cut-off score of 19 on the scale will distinguish high-level from low-level anxiousness. Statistical analysis, including paired t-tests (for normally distributed data) or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, will be used to compare the mean difference in dental anxiety levels at the two time points.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Edentulous patients (missing all teeth) requiring first-time complete dentures.

Exclusion criteria

History of previous denture use, severe cognitive impairment, or systemic diseases contraindicating dental procedures.

Treatment and study plan

conventional complete denture fabrication

Procedure

A standard 5-step clinical process: primary impression, secondary impression, jaw relation, trial, and insertion. Dental anxiety is assessed using the Dental Anxiety Scale at the baseline (primary impression) and final follow-up (insertion).

Primary outcomes

Change in Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS) Score

Time frame: Baseline (primary impression appointment) and 5 weeks (denture insertion appointment)

The Dental Anxiety Scale will be used to measure the level of anxiety in edentulous patients. It consists of items scored on a 5-point scale. Total scores range from a minimum of 4 (no anxiety) to a maximum of 20 (extreme anxiety). A higher score indicates a higher level of dental anxiety."

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Khyber College of dentistry

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Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Dental Anxiety Level in Edentulous Patients Before and After Seeking Complete Denture Treatment for the First Time: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: May 19, 2026
Registry last updated: May 19, 2026

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