Association of demographic characteristics and denture use duration with patient satisfaction among complete denture users

Budiono Budiono (Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang)
Ayu Kristin (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang)
Siti Khamadatu (Dentistry Study Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang)
Erdianto Setya Wardhana (Sultan Agung Islamic University)
Hayyu Failasufa (Departement of Community Oral Health and Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang)

ODONTO Dental Journal
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): August 2026

Background: Patient satisfaction is a key indicator of success in complete denture treatment, reflecting both functional adaptation and psychosocial well-being. Objective: This study aimed to assess the association between demographic characteristics, denture use duration, and patient satisfaction among complete denture wearers. Method: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 63 complete denture users selected through purposive sampling. Result: Significant positive correlations were found between satisfaction and age (r = 0.512; p = 0.003), education level, employment status, and denture use duration.