Implant-Supported Removable Partial Denture Improves the Quality of Life of Patients with Extreme Tooth Loss

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in partially dentate subjects, presenting extreme tooth loss in posterior region with missing post-canines, comparing the use of conventional removable partial dentures (RPDs) and implant-supported RPDs. OHRQoL was measured using the Brazilian version of the Oral Health Impact Profile. Twelve subjects presenting maxillary total and mandibular Kennedy Class I edentulism (mean age 62.6±7.8 years) first received complete maxillary dentures and conventional mandibular free-end RPDs. After two months, the subjects had their OHRQoL assessed. Osseointegrated implants were inserted bilaterally in the mandibular first molar regions, and after four months ball abutments were placed to support the free-end RPD. Two months later, the patients had their OHRQoL reassessed. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to evaluate differences in OHRQoL (α=0.05). Results showed improvement in all OHIP-49 domains (p<0.05) after associating implants to the RPD. The mandibular implant-supported free-end RPD significantly improved OHRQoL.

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Impact of Maxillofacial Prostheses on Oral Health Related Quality Of Life (OHRQoL)

Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal ◽

10.13005/bpj/1428 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 743-749

Author(s):

Parithimar kalaignan ◽

Jaya Shree Mohan

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Impact ◽

Rank Test ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Oral Health Impact Profile ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Obturator Prosthesis

Maxillofacial defects cause impact on oral health related quality of life (OHRQol) including limitations in functional activities, communication, social interaction, and intimacy. The obturator prosthesis is commonly used as an effective means for rehabilitating maxillectomy patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate impact of definitive obturator prosthesis on oral health related quality of life. In the period between 2015 -2017, a total of twenty five (25) patients with acquired maxillary defects based on Okay classification have been selected and rehabilitated with definitive obturator prostheses .The OHRQol was measured using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-Edent-19) and Obturator functioning scale (OFS) with standardized questionnaire after 2 weeks & 3months of prosthesis function.To find the significant difference between the bivariate samples in Paired groups the Wilcoxon signed rank test was used. With respect to oral health impact profile –Edent 19 scale, the mean functional limitation score were 6.72 and 5.20 indicates that there is significant improvement in chewing performance after 2 weeks and 3 months of prosthesis function. Significant improvement in oral health impact profile was noticed in physical (M = 5.84, 4.88), Psychological (M=4.84, 3.96) and social disabilities (M=5.28, 4.16). Similarly, when observed with Obturator functioning scale, significant improvement were noted in chewing performance phonetics, appearance and miscellaneous aspects. Analysing the OHIP –Edent-19 scale and obturator functioning scale (OFS-15), statistically significant differences (Wilcoxon rank test p value = 0.0005) were observed. Within the limits of this study, it can be concluded that highly positive correlation exists between definitive obturator prostheses and oral health related quality of life (OHRQol).

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Do aesthetics dental needs interfere in the quality of life of patients?

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences ◽

10.20396/bjos.v16i0.8650445 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Karina Ferreira Rizzardi ◽

Leonardo Caldas Vieira ◽

Thais Manzano Parisotto ◽

Cristiane Franco Pinto

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

General Health ◽

Health Impact ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Dental Needs

Aim: The objective was to evaluate oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) in patients aging 18 - 60 years, considering oral health, dental aesthetic impact and self-esteem. Methods: The sample comprised 81 patients, regardless gender/ethnicity, seeking for dental aesthetic treatment at University São Francisco, Bragança Paulista-SP. The instruments used to assess the OHRQOL were the questionnaires: 1. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSS); 2. Oral Health Impact Profile-14 Brazil (OHIP) and 3. Psychosocial Impact and Aesthetic Dental Questionnaire-Brazil (PIADQ). Data were analyzed by Spearman correlation (α=5%) and descriptive statistics. Results: The older the patient the worse the oral and general health conditions found (p<0.05). Moreover, the age showed significant correlation with OIHP and PIADQ questionnaires scores (p=0.000). The three questionnaires showed moderate positive correlations (p<0.05 r=0.461 – 0.685) among them. In addition, OHIP and QIPED questionnaires correlated with general health and oral health (p<0.05 r=0.230–0.558). Conclusion: It could be concluded that aesthetic dental needs interfere, in fact, in the oral health-related quality of life and in the self-steem of patients seeking for treatment University São Francisco Dental School.

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Gingivitis and oral health-related quality of life: a literature review

Brazilian Dental Science ◽

10.14295/bds.2015.v18i1.1013 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 7 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Taís De Souza Barbosa ◽

Maria Beatriz Duarte Gavião ◽

Fábio Luiz Mialhe

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Literature Review ◽

Health Impact ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Objective: The aim of this study was to review the literature about the relationship between gingivitis and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Material and methods: Relevant databases were searched for articles in English, which had been published from October 1990 to February 2014. Two independent examiners selected relevant papers, by initially assessing the abstracts and subsequently the full-text articles. Selected studies were grouped based on clinical and OHRQoL instruments and submitted to qualitative analyses. Results: Out of 184 references, twelve were eligible for synthesis. All studies were cross-sectional and reported data from the following five different countries: Chile (n=2), India (n=1), Brazil (n=3), Thailand (n=5) and Sudan (n=1). The number and age of subjects included ranged from 53 to 9133 and from eight to 106 years, respectively. The following six OHRQoL instruments were used: Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP), OHIP-14, Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ), Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP), Child-OIDP and Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). The different methods to evaluate the presence of gingivitis were: necrotizing ulcerative gingival lesions (n=2), Gingival Index (n=2), Community Periodontal Index (n=7) and gingival bleeding after tooth brushing (n=1). Conclusion: This literature review suggests that gingivitis is associated with impairment of OHRQoL.

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Comparison of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) Values in Cancer Survivor Patients Treated Orthodontically with Either Rapid or Standard Duration Protocols of Treatment—A Prospective Case–Control Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17239068 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (23) ◽

pp. 9068

Author(s):

Maria Mitus-Kenig ◽

Marcin Derwich ◽

Ewa Czochrowska ◽

Elzbieta Pawlowska

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Health Impact ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Oral Health Impact Profile ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Background: The aim of the study was to compare the oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) between cancer survivors: with rapid orthodontic treatment (TX) (up to 12 months) and standard TX (orthodontic treatment time longer than 16 months). Methods: There were 76 cancer survivors (48 women and 28 men) allocated into groups with rapid (36 people) or standard (40 people) duration of TX. OHRQoL was assessed on the basis of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) values, measured before TX, 2 weeks and 3 months after the onset of TX, and after the end of TX. A repeated ANOVA test was used to check the statistical significance between the scores. Results: There were no significant differences regarding the OHIP-14 values between the examined groups at all stages of the examination. Both groups presented significant (p < 0.001) improvement of the values of OHRQoL at the end of TX comparing to the values achieved before the onset of TX. Conclusions: Duration of orthodontic treatment by itself had no impact on oral-health-related quality of life.

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