Impact of Oral Diseases and Conditions on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Narrative Review of Studies Conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Mushir Mulla

doi:10.7759/cureus.18358

Abstract

Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a novel concept that has evolved over the past two decades. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also recognized it as a significant part of the Global Oral Health Program (2003). Information on OHRQoL gives better understanding about feelings and perceptions on an individual level. It also helps us to understand the impact of oral health on the lives on the patients and their family. It is now well documented that oral diseases and conditions impact people’s life. Some of the oral diseases/conditions like caries, dental fluorosis, tooth loss, periodontal disease, dental injuries, oral cancer, dental anomalies, craniofacial disorders, and many more have got negative impact on QoL. This paper identifies the various literatures published on the impact of oral diseases and conditions on OHRQoL in the population of Saudi Arabia. Although numerous researches can be found in other countries, the data on Saudi Arabian population are limited, leading to the need for carrying out more research in this area.

Highlights

BackgroundIt is well documented that oral diseases and conditions impact people’s life [1]
In 1984, the concept of health was revised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and it is defined as "the extent to which an individual or group is able to realize aspirations and satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment
The concept of health is wide and it depends on various elements such as socioeconomic status, religious beliefs, cultural values, and individual perception

Summary

Introduction

It is well documented that oral diseases and conditions impact people’s life [1]. How to cite this article Mulla M (September 28, 2021) Impact of Oral Diseases and Conditions on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Narrative Review of Studies Conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Children were assessed to identify the relationship between malocclusion severity, as assessed by the Dental Aesthetic Index, and children’s QoL, as assessed by the Arabic version of Child Perception Questionnaire for 11- to 14-year-old children (CPQ11-14). Study carried out among 25 individuals in Saudi Arabia found that the impact of periodontitis on the patient’s QoL was statistically significant in two domains, namely psychological disability (P value 0.001) and physical pain (P value 0.004). Of the total studies reviewed, three evaluated tooth decay, three malocclusions, one periodontal disease, two edentulism, one tooth loss, one fixed dental prosthesis, and one dental implant loading (immediate and delayed). 65 years Partial edentulism, single arch complete edentulism or and both arches complete edentulism

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