Objective: The aim of this study was to find out the role of depression in complete denture dissatisfaction and to determine frequencies of depression among the satisfied and dissatisfied patients.

Study design: A cross sectional survey was carried out at Department of Prosthodontics, De’Montmorency College of Dentistry. Punjab Dental Hospital. The sample size was 80 edentulous patients having adequate maxillary and mandibular ridges.

Methodology: The patients selected would be wearing complete dentures for the first time. All dentures were carefully designed. A socio-demographic form and depression rating questionnaire was filled by every participant involved in the study. After six months, satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the provided complete denture set was assessed through a separate questionnaire. The patients’ opinion concerning satisfaction with their dentures and depression was recorded and statistical analysis done. The results showed that 36.25% depressed versus 63.75% non-depressed. 28.75% were dissatisfied versus 71.25% satisfied.

Conclusion: It was concluded that depression played a significant role in decreasing the satisfaction rating in first time denture wearers.

Keywords: Depression, dissatisfaction, complete dentures,