Straus R, Sandifer J C, Hall D S, Haley J V
J Prosthet Dent. 1977 Mar;37(3):264-73. doi: 10.1016/0022-3913(77)90068-3.
The experiences and impressions for most of the 64 patients who entered the project in 1968 reveal that the opportunity to obtain new dentures, prepared according to the best available technology by highly skilled dentists and dental laboratory technicians, has had an identifiable impact on each of the several behavioral variables for which changes were predicted before the study began. There has been general improvement in self-image, confidence, and relaxation, and these changes often were associated with perceived improvement in fit of dentures, ability to eat, ability to talk, and general health. Although some patients experienced serious health problems during the 6 year study period, neither were these attributed to nor did they appear associated in any way with denture status. The patient population, in general, was very cooperative. Fifty-three patients stayed with the study for 6 years. Most kept their appointments and followed the instructions and advice of their dentists on all matters but one--that of removing their dentures at night. In explaining why they did not remove their dentures at night, most of the patients gave evidence of a high degree of sexual symbolism associated with teeth and denture status.
1968年参与该项目的64名患者中，大多数人的经历和感受表明，由技艺高超的牙医和牙科技师按照现有最佳技术制作新假牙的机会，对研究开始前预测会发生变化的几个行为变量中的每一个都产生了明显影响。患者的自我形象、自信心和放松程度普遍有所改善，这些变化通常与假牙贴合度、进食能力、说话能力和总体健康状况的感知改善有关。尽管在为期6年的研究期间，一些患者出现了严重的健康问题，但这些问题既未归因于假牙状况，也未显示与假牙状况有任何关联。总体而言，患者群体非常配合。53名患者参与研究长达6年。大多数患者遵守预约，在所有事项上都听从牙医的指示和建议，但有一项除外——即在夜间摘下假牙。在解释为何不在夜间摘下假牙时，大多数患者都表现出与牙齿和假牙状况相关的高度性象征意义。
