Dental Clinicians’ and Technologists’ Experiences and Perspectives on Removable Complete Denture Fabrication Services in Makerere University Dental Hospital, Uganda

This study explores dental clinicians’ and technologists’ experiences and perspectives on removable complete denture fabrication services at Makerere University Dental Hospital, Uganda. Using a qualitative design with 25 in-depth interviews, the research examines clinical and socio-demographic assessments conducted before denture fabrication, patient expectations and concerns, and the overall delivery of complete denture services. The study found that clinical assessments including age, oral hygiene, ridge level, and patient mental stability were conducted prior to treatment, while patients had expectations about eating ability and appearance improvement, alongside fears about discomfort and swallowing dentures.