Oral aesthetic-related quality of life of muco-supported prosthesis and implant-retained overdenture wearers assessed by a new, short, specific scale (QoLDAS-9). Issue 11 (November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Perea, Carmen; Preciado, Arelis; Río, Jaime Del; Lynch, Christopher D.; Celemín, Alicia; Castillo-Oyagüe, Raquel
• Is Part Of: Journal of dentistry. Volume 43:Issue 11(2015:Nov.)
• Page Start: 1337
• Page End: 1345
• Publication Date: 2015-11
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentisterie -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 617.6005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2015.08.010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-5712

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="author" id="abs0005"> <title id="sect0005">Abstract</title> <sec> <title id="sect0010">Objectives</title> <p id="spar0060">To validate a new questionnaire for evaluating the 'Oral aesthetic-related quality of life (OARQoL)' of prosthetically restored patients. 'OARQoL' assesses the impact of the self-perceived dental aesthetics on patients' well-being.</p> </sec> <sec> <title id="sect0015">Methods</title> <p id="spar0065">The 'Quality of Life associated with Dental Aesthetic Satisfaction (QoLDAS)' index was designed. After a pilot trial, 70 patients were distributed into two groups depending on their type of prosthetic rehabilitation: Group 1 (CD; <italic>n </italic>= 34): muco-supported complete dentures, and Group 2 (IO; <italic>n = 36</italic>): implant-retained overdentures. Patients answered the QoLDAS and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-20sp) questionnaires, and reported their satisfaction on a visual analogue scale (VAS). Socio-demographic and prosthesis-related factors were registered. Psychometric properties of the QoLDAS were investigated. Correlations between both indices were explored using the Spearman's rank test. Descriptive and non-parametric probes were run to evaluate the effect of the study variables on the OARQoL (<italic>α </italic>= 0.05).</p> </sec> <sec> <title id="sect0020">Results</title> <p id="spar0070">The QoLDAS-9 was reliable and valid. The factor analysis confirmed the existence of three dimensions and meaningful inter-correlations among the nine finally included items. Both scales were inversely correlated. The self-reported aesthetic and functional satisfaction and the education level significantly modulated the OARQoL as measured with the QoLDAS-9.</p> </sec> <sec> <title id="sect0025">Conclusions</title> <p id="spar0075">The QoLDAS-9 confirmed its psychometric capacity for assessing the OARQoL of CD and IO wearers. Both groups showed comparably high OARQoL. Superior education degrees lead to lower OARQoL.</p> </sec> <sec> <title id="sect0030">Clinical significance</title> <p id="spar0080">The QoLDAS-9 may be recommended for anticipating the effect of prosthetic restorations on OARQoL. CD and IO are predictable treatment options for improving the aesthetic self-perception of edentulous patients.</p> </sec> </abstract>