{"id":548,"date":"2026-08-12T08:04:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T08:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iaspe-kongress.org\/en\/?post_type=programm&p=548"},"modified":"2026-08-26T06:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T06:21:55","slug":"l-4-quality-of-epithetic-treatment-from-the-patients-perspective-results-of-a-standardized-survey","status":"publish","type":"programm","link":"https:\/\/iaspe-kongress.org\/en\/programm\/l-4-quality-of-epithetic-treatment-from-the-patients-perspective-results-of-a-standardized-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"(L-4)\u00a0Quality of epithetic treatment from the patient\u2019s perspective: results of a standardized survey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    On October 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    (L-4)<\/strong> Quality of epithetic treatment from the patient\u2019s
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    Speaker: <\/strong>Dr. Horst-Uwe Klapper I Leipzig, DE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Accidents, cancer treatments, and congenital malformations can lead to extensive defects that require functional and aesthetic rehabilitation. Since changes in physical appearance have a significant impact on psychosocial well-being and sense of identity, epitheses offer a customizable alternative to plastic surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate patient satisfaction and perceived quality of care in the context of epithetic rehabilitation. Between April 2023 and December 2025, 1,337 patients who were treated by members of the German Federal Association of Epithetists (dbve) were surveyed. The most common types of epitheses were nose, ear, and eye epitheses, which were predominantly implant-supported or adhesive. Nearly all respondents reported receiving comprehensive information prior to receiving their epitheses. Fit, aesthetics, and safety were cited as key quality criteria. In all three areas, there was a very high level of satisfaction with average scores above 9 on a 10-point scale. Satisfaction with the service provider was also extremely high. Problems arose in isolated cases with regard to cost coverage, in particular due to delays or rejections on the part of the cost bearers. Overall, the respondents rated the care as high quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Speaker:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Dr. Horst-Uwe Klapper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dr. Horst-Uwe Klapper studied dentistry in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and Leipzig from 1987 to 1992. Since 1992, he has been a research associate at the Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials at Leipzig University. In 1996, he moved to the Division of Surgical Prosthetics and Epithesis, which he has headed since 2003. He was appointed Senior Physician in 2005.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Since 2007, Dr. Klapper has held a Master of Oral Medicine in Implantology (MOM Implantology). In 2010, he was certified as an \u201cEpithetist\u201d by the German Federal Association of Epithetists (dbve) and recognized as an \u201cAccredited Epithetist\u201d by the International Association for Surgical Prosthetics and Epithesis (IASPE).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • From 2021 to 2026, Dr. Klapper served as President of the International Association for Surgical Prosthetics and Epithesis (IASPE). Since 2025, he has served as Deputy Medical Director of the Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Facility \/ Institute \/ Clinic:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Leipzig University Hospital<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Department of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Surgical Prosthodontics and Epithetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Liebigstr. 12, Haus 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 04103 Leipzig, DE
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        Co-authors:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        • Marvin Nebe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ria Heinrich<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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