IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-4-15104 Original Research Paper Prosthodontic needs and attitude of the patient towards prosthetic replacement in relation to socioeconomic status among the Moradabad population Ragini Dubey Dr. Samarth Kumar Agarwal Dr. April 2018 7 4 01 02 ABSTRACT

The loss of teeth results in significant disabilities, which can be profoundly disrupted social activities and its functional needs. The major areas that determine acceptability of treatment are socioeconomic status, comfort, function and aesthetics. Total of 1600 individuals aged 16 years and above participated to determine patient’s attitude about replacement of teeth. Close ended questionnaire was recorded, followed by clinical examination. There is strong interaction among socioeconomic status and prosthodontic needs & also attitude of a patient towards replacement of missing tooth. It was concluded that socioeconomic status effects patient’s prosthodontic need and attitude towards tooth replacement. Younger individuals paid more importance to aesthetic.