Comparison of Difference in Psychological Approach between Male and Female Patients, Towards Removable Prosthodontic Treatment

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the present study is to find out the correlation of psychological factors of personality and the ability to tolerate clinically satisfactory removable prosthesis between male and female patients.

Objectives: To check whether there is any difference in acceptance of the removable prostheses between male and female patients.

To study the behavioural pattern between male and female patients throughout the treatment procedure.

Methods: The sample size for this study was 34, and was conducted among the undergraduate students (who has completed their clinical posting in Department of Prosthodontics) the postgraduate students and faculty in the Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge at Sri Siddhartha dental college and hospital, Tumkur. Questionnaire was prepared and distributed to the faculty and students individually

Results: Categories such as "More psychological resistance" (p = 0.003), "Concerned about aesthetics" (p = 0.0001), "Who adapts faster" (p = 0.02), and "More cooperative" (p = 0.003) all show significant results, highlighting a clear divergence in how male and female patients respond psychologically and behaviorally to dental prosthetics

Conclusions: The findings emphasize that while gender may impact certain psychological and behavioral responses, other traits are more evenly distributed or vary case by case, as supported by both data and professional observation.