Innovative research captures emotional and social realities of denture wearers

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new patient-focused tool designed to better understand the lived experience of people wearing removable partial dentures. In their study published in the journal Gerodontology, the researchers introduce the Partial Denture Experience Questionnaire (P-DEQ), a novel measure that captures not only the clinical outcomes of denture treatment, but also its broader emotional and social impacts. The study was a collaborative effort involving partners from the University of Sheffield, Queen's University Belfast, Haleon, and the University of Lincoln.