Watson C L, Reeve P E, Barnes E, Lane A E, Bates J F
J Oral Rehabil. 1986 Jan;13(1):83-91. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1986.tb01558.x.
A sample of fifty-three partially dentate subjects who had had partial dentures provided in the last 3 years completed a personality questionnaire (Cattell's 16 PFQ). At the same time they completed a clinical questionnaire and were examined by two of the authors. The purpose of this was to assess the patients' satisfaction with their partial dentures. The results of the personality questionnaire showed that this group of partial denture wearers differed from the general population on only two factors. They were less intelligent and more self-sufficient. Interestingly they differed from a similar group of complete denture wearers on a further three factors. The partial denture group were more self-assured, self-sufficient and more relaxed. On the basis of the clinical questionnaire and examination, five partially dentate patients were found to be dissatisfied. Their personality scores were significantly more unstable than the satisfied group of partial denture wearers. Although based on a relatively small group, the results do suggest that personality may have a marked effect on the patients' adaption to partial dentures. When compared to a similar group of edentulous patients, marked differences were found, suggesting that the loss of the natural teeth in some individuals affects behaviour.
53名在过去3年内佩戴过局部义齿的部分牙列缺损患者完成了一份人格问卷（卡特尔16项人格因素问卷）。同时，他们完成了一份临床问卷，并接受了两位作者的检查。这样做的目的是评估患者对其局部义齿的满意度。人格问卷的结果显示，这群局部义齿佩戴者仅在两个因素上与普通人群不同。他们不太聪明且更自给自足。有趣的是，他们在另外三个因素上与一组类似的全口义齿佩戴者不同。局部义齿组更自信、更自给自足且更放松。根据临床问卷和检查，发现5名部分牙列缺损患者不满意。他们的人格得分比满意的局部义齿佩戴组明显更不稳定。尽管基于相对较小的群体，但结果确实表明人格可能对患者适应局部义齿有显著影响。与一组类似的无牙患者相比，发现了明显差异，这表明某些个体天然牙的缺失会影响行为。
