Oral health‐related quality of life: pre‐ and post‐dental implant treatment. (13th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patel, N.; Vijayanarayanan, R.P.; Pachter, D.; Coulthard, P.
• Is Part Of: Oral surgery. Volume 8:Number 1(2015:Feb.)
• Page Start: 18
• Page End: 22
• Publication Date: 2014-05-13
• Subjects: Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.522059
• DOI: 10.1111/ors.12106
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1752-2471

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="ors12106-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Aim</title> <p>Oral health changes, such as tooth loss can have a profound effect on a patient's quality of life. The partial and fully edentulous condition has negative impacts on ability to chew, speech and appearance. Dental implants support either a fixed or removable prosthesis and can provide a significant benefit to partially or fully edentulous patients. This study evaluates changes in oral health quality of life in patients receiving dental implant treatment.</p> </sec> <sec id="ors12106-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Materials and methods</title> <p>One hundred fifty patients attending a primary care dental practice specialising in dental implant treatment were given an Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) questionnaire to complete before their implant treatment and 6 months post‐operatively.</p> </sec> <sec id="ors12106-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>One hundred seven patients successfully completed the study. Results of the analysis demonstrate statistically significant decreases in frequency of oral health problems post treatment. For every OHIP statement, the <italic>t</italic>‐test revealed a statistically significant improvement in oral health quality of life (<italic>P</italic> < 0.001).</p> </sec> <sec id="ors12106-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>Dental implant therapy has a positive effect on oral health quality of life as determined by the OHIP. Long term follow up is required to provide an understanding of continuing benefits from dental implant therapy.</p> </sec> </abstract>