Change in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life from Baseline to 3 Months After Comprehensive Periodontal Treatment: A Prospective Clinical Study
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https://doi.org/10.68041/jdosr.v1i1/02Keywords:
Dental Plaque, Oral Health, Periodontal Diseases, Periodontal Pocket, Periodontitis, Quality of Life, Treatment OutcomeAbstract
Background: Periodontal disease represents a chronic inflammatory state with negative effects on oral function, comfort, psychological health and social interaction. This study aimed to evaluate changes in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) before and after comprehensive periodontal treatment and determine the association between periodontal improvement and OHRQoL. Methods: This prospective clinical study included 120 adults with periodontitis. Demographic characteristics and periodontal parameters were obtained. Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) was used to assess the OHRQoL. Full periodontal treatment was provided to all participants, and outcomes were reevaluated at 3 months. SPSS version 26 was used for statistical analysis. Correlations and paired comparisons were made, and significance was established at p < 0.05. Results: A marked improvement occurred in all the periodontal parameters assessed following treatment. Mean PI decreased from 2.18 ± 0.47 at baseline to 0.91 ± 0.32 at 3 months, while GI decreased from 1.86 ± 0.42 to 0.74 ± 0.28 (both p<0.001). Mean PPD decreased from 5.21 ± 0.86 mm to 3.62 ± 0.61 mm, and CAL decreased from 4.72 ± 0.91 mm to 3.84 ± 0.73 mm (p<0.001). BOP also was significantly reduced. OHRQoL (total OHIP-14) score improved significantly from 28.6 ± 6.4 to 17.4 ± 4.8 (p<0.001). Improvements were noted across all 7 domains of the OHIP-14. Periodontal improvement was significantly and positively correlated with improvements in OHIP-14 scores (r=0.64, p<0.001). Conclusion: Comprehensive periodontal treatment was associated with improvements in periodontal clinical parameters and OHRQoL at 3 months, supporting patient-reported outcomes in periodontal treatment evaluation.
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