[Gender-related preferences in the choice of methods for aesthetic and functional rehabilitation in dentistry].

The aim of the study was to assess gender-related preferences in the choice of oral rehabilitation methods. The study involved 225 patients aged 16-75. The analysis included patients survey and the assessment of actual procedures received during one year follow-up. The study revealed women to be more attentive to oral health issues resulting in more regular appointments and better compliance. Dental treatment before planned pregnancy was, however, completed in only half of the patients. When choosing materials and constructions for oral rehabilitation the leading criteria for men were 'quality' and 'safety', while women chose 'esthetics' and 'quality'. Both genders would like to have their teeth 'whiter' but women undergo bleaching procedures more often. The dentists need to consider the revealed gender-related features for planning of prevention, treatment and full oral rehabilitation.