Perception of Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) Among Congenitally Missing Teeth Patients and Acquired Missing Teeth Patients; a Comparative Study

Authors

  • Momina Akram, Muhammad Azeem, Qudsia Iqbal, Muhammad Waseem Ullah Khan and Samina Qadir Author

Abstract

Objective: To determine a comparison of oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL)among congenitally missing teeth patients and acquired missing teeth patients.

Study Design: A comparative cross-sectional survey

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Prosthodontics, de’Montmorency College of Dentistry/Punjab Dental Hospital Lahore from 02.01.2019 to 01.06.2019.

Materials and Methods: A total of 82 were included in the study in which 41 with congenitally missing teeth patients and 41 were acquired missing teeth patients. All patients were provided OHIP-14 questionnaire and outcome were documented on 5-point Likert scale. The mean scores of the two groups were recorded and chi square test applied for comparison.

Results: The results showed that Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) outcome in patients with hypodontia were observed more as compared to the acquired missing teeth.

Conclusion: The OHRQoL in congenitally missing teeth was significantly compromised as compared acquired missing teeth patients as the tooth loss increased.

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Published

2024-04-13

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Vol. 31 No. 1 (2020): Medical Forum Monthly

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Original Articles

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Perception of Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) Among Congenitally Missing Teeth Patients and Acquired Missing Teeth Patients; a Comparative Study. (2024). Medical Forum Monthly, 31(1). https://medicalforummonthly.com/index.php/mfm/article/view/2160