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Oral health quality of life relation with dental implants knowledge

Aim and purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) and knowledge of dental implants (DI) among elderly patients (candidates for DI supported dentures) wearing complete removable dental prosthesis (CRDP). Materials and method: Total of 301 participants (average age of 74 years) wearing CRDP were included in this questionnaire-based study. The questionnaire consisted of three sections ; general information, Croatian version of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP)-49 questionnaire, and 12 questions evaluating patients knowledge of DIs. The results obtained were statistically analyzed using SPSS statistical software at significance level of 0.05. Result: The mean OHIP summary score value obtained in this study was 26.52 (minimal value 0.0, and maximal value 175.0). Pearson’s coefficient of correlation between the OHIP summary score (SC) and the answers about the knowledge of DIs revealed weak correlation (SC with participants understanding of the implant insertion procedure, r = -0.134 ; SC with knowledge about required type of anesthesia r = -0.133, about DI therapy costs r = -0.126, about participants decision on DI treatment r = -0.206, p < 0.05) or no correlation among variables. Summary and conclusion: According to weak correlation or no correlation between OHRQoL and knowledge of DIs it could be concluded that more dissatisfied participants (wearing poorly fitting removable prostheses) are also poorly informed about DIs and DIs treatment options. That leads to the conclusion that dissatisfied participants are disappointed with previous prosthetic treatments and therefore not interested and not looking for other treatment options to improve their oral health.

oral health ; quality of life ; dental implants ; dental prosthesis

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