Abstract
BackgroundThe association between tooth loss and masticatory problems may influence on food choices and consequently impact nutrition and quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate impact of oral rehabilitation with implants in nutrition and quality of life.Material and MethodsA prospective study was performed. The Questionnaire for Healthy Habits (QHH) and the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) tools were used to assess nutrition and oral health status, respectively. Oral implants were placed and the adjacent the bone was radiographically assessed. The mean outcomes of the QHH between pre- and post-rehabilitation periods were assessed with the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test. The OHIP-14 was assessed using Fisher’s exact test.ResultsThe implant surfaces showed a significant bone loss after six and 24 months of rehabilitation (p<0.001). There was no significant change in the masticatory pattern of patients (p>0.05). Nevertheless, the patients perceived a significant reduction in discomfort (p<0.02) when eating, after 24 months of the rehabilitation.ConclusionsThese findings confirm the hypothesis that oral rehabilitation with implants may not trigger direct improvement in nutrition. However, it plays an especial role improving quality of life. Key words:Dentistry, nutrition, oral implants, quality of life.
Highlights
Population longevity is increasing worldwide and the mutilating dental practices of the last decades have affected a large number of elderly edentulous people
In 24 months, there was no change in the masticatory pattern of the patients, but there was a significant improvement in the quality of life of the individuals rehabilitated
Two recent longitudinal studies that used the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) questionnaire observed a positive impact of oral rehabilitation on the quality of life of patients, as well as the reduction of functional limitations, physical pain, and psychological and social discomfort before and after treatment [16]
Summary
Population longevity is increasing worldwide and the mutilating dental practices of the last decades have affected a large number of elderly edentulous people. Success behind the oral rehabilitation with implants is assessed from an equation that involves the implant itself, the peri-implant soft tissue, the prosthesis, and the self-perception of patients. These criteria are in constant debate, but the achievement and maintenance of osseointegration are acknowledged as crucial factors; marginal bone loss is an important factor [12]. This study aimed to evaluate impact of oral rehabilitation with implants in nutrition and quality of life of patients via a questionnaire-based survey on self-perception. It plays an especial role improving quality of life
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