Overview of Jakarta^s High School Students Knowledge Level regarding Denture Treatment
Yosepha Angelica1, Yenny Pragustine2,*

1 Undergraduate, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Trisakti
2 Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Trisakti
*Corresponding author. Email: yenny.pragustine[at]trisakti.ac.id

Abstract

Background: The rate of tooth loss among adolescents in Jakarta is 15.81%, with the primary cause being caries. Tooth loss requires rehabilitative treatment such as denture treatment, but only 0.24% of this population in Jakarta undergoes such treatment. Many factors influence the demand for denture treatment, one of them is knowledge. A lack of knowledge about dentures affects an individual^s willingness to seek denture treatment. Therefore, the researchers aim to determine the level of knowledge among adolescents in Jakarta regarding denture treatment. Objectives: This study aims to determine the level of knowledge among high school students in Jakarta regarding denture treatment. Methods: This is a descriptive observational study with a cross-sectional design. The study has received approval from the Ethics Committee in Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Trisakti. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire consisting of 11 questions that covered knowledge about the function of teeth, the impact of untreated tooth loss, and matters related to dentures. Results: The study collected data from 88 high school students who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results showed that 50 respondents (56.8%) had a good level of knowledge about dentures, 33 respondents (37.5%) had a moderate level of knowledge, and 5 respondents (5.7%) had a poor level of knowledge. Conclusion: The majority of high school students have a good level of knowledge about dentures.

Keywords: Knowledge level, denture treatment, high school students.

Topic: Prosthodontics