Patient satisfaction with fixed partial dentures: a 5-year retrospective study.

Objective: The aims of this retrospective study were to evaluate patient satisfaction with fixed partial dentures (FPDs) 5-8 years following placement and to assess their awareness of oral health and oral hygiene practices using a survey questionnaire.

Methods: The questionnaire consisted of 15 statements on patients' subjective perception of treatment with FPDs. Patients' perceptions of clinical outcome in terms of aesthetics, masticatory efficiency, speech, and comfort of the FPD were scored on a 4-point ordinal scale.