Abstract
Objective:The aim of this study was to evaluate factors affecting oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients using removable dental prosthesis.Methods:The present study employed a cross sectional analytical design. A total of 200 patients participated and interviewed using a cross sectional analytical design. In the first section of the questionnaire patients were asked about demographic data whereas the second part of the questionnaire assessed medical history, oral habits, smoking status, oral hygiene habits and frequency of dental visit. The questionnaire also collected information regarding patient’s removable prosthesis. Questionnaire of OHIP-DENT (Oral Health Impact Profile) was also employed to measure oral health quality of life (OHRQoL) on the domains of functional limitation (FL), physical pain (P1), psychological discomfort (P2), physical disability (D1), psychological disability (D2), social disability (D3) and handicap (H). Relationships between the demographic, socio-economic and education variables and others OHIP-EDENT scores were explored by comparing mean scores by applying ANOVA.Results:The study participants comprised of 107 males (53.5%) and 93 females (46.5%). Regarding oral care, participants reporting to visit their dentist within one year were 40.0%. The highest score was recorded for the functional limitation (FL) domain (15.62±6.6), followed by social disability (D3) (15.23±5.06) and physical pain (P1) (14.28±4.8). The respective scores for physical (D1) and psychological disability (D2) and handicap (H) were 10.47±4.84, 11.32±5.38 and 12.45±4.50 respectively.Conclusions:Removable partial denture patients showed minimum problems with mastication, social compromise and functional discomfort. The oral health quality of life of removable denture patients is significantly influenced by patient education level, socio-economic status, medical conditions, smoking and tobacco use habits.
Highlights
The term “quality of life” was coined decades ago and has gained popularity with time.[1]
The quality of life (QoL) is influenced by the individual’s ability to participate in daily life activities that in turn may be affected by factors such as social circle, economic status and stress.[2]
This study aimed at assessing the various factors influencing oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients with removable dental prosthesis
Summary
The term “quality of life” was coined decades ago and has gained popularity with time.[1]. Having dental prosthesis instead of natural teeth may deteriorate patient’s quality of life in a number of ways such as possible functional or aesthetics compromises, lack of retention or stability and psychological impact.[6] In order to diminish such effects, it is important to assess the factors affecting the oral health related quality of life. The OHIP is a validated research tool for assessing the oral health related quality of life[9] and has been used in this study to assess the response of subpopulation.[10] It is hypothesized that factors effecting OHQoL factors for Removable partial denture patients can be identified as an outcome of the study. The aim of this study was to evaluate various factors affecting the oral health related quality of life of patients using removable dental prosthesis
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