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Dentistry Case Report, Volume 3
Three-dimensional assessment of the oral health-related quality of life in Saudi patients
undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy - A cross-sectional study
Jana N Alqefari, Ramy Elmoazen
Qassim University, KSA
Background
: Discomfort associated with the use of fixed orthodontic appliances may have a negative influence on patient’s
oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). In general, OHRQoL assessments have the potential to provide information about
treatment needs and outcomes and to improve the overall quality of care.
Aim
: to assess the impact of fixed orthodontic appliances on oral health-related quality of life.
Materials and methods
: This cross-sectional study used a generic measure of OHRQoL the Arabic version of the Oral Health
Impact Profile (OHIP-14), which is a responsive measure to changes in oral health conditions. Data were collected using self-
completed e-questionnaire which was distributed through social media.
Results
: A total of 149 subjects, 110 (73.8%) were females and 39 (26.2%) were males. Adolescents between 13-20 years were
63 (42.3%) and adults between 21-30 years were 86 (75.7%). A response rate of 100% was obtained. The Prevalence of oral
health impacts according to OHP-14 was 22.5%. Oral health impact profile-14 (OHIP-14) consists of 14 items covering seven
domains and a three-dimensional structure was used to test the existence of separate dimensions: functional limitation, pain
discomfort, psychosocial impact. A significant difference was found between males and females in the first dimension (p=0.038)
and the third dimension (p=0.022). Additionally, a significant difference was also found between the two age groups included in
the study within the third dimension (p=0.025).
Conclusion
: Fixed orthodontic appliances has a minimal effect on OHRQoL. However, males have significantly altered
functional limitations while females have a higher psychological impact. Also, adults have a significantly higher psychological
impact than adolescents.
Biography
Jana N Alqefari is currently pursuing her dental internship at College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. Her
research experience is in valuation and treatment methodology of orthodontic appliances.
jana.alqefari@qudent.orgNotes: