Association between periodontal health status and quality of life: a cross-sectional study
IntroductionAttachment loss due to periodontal diseases is associated with functional limitations as well as physical pain and psychological discomfort, which may lead to a reduced quality of life. The purpose of this study is to determine if the oral health status, specifically the periodontal stat...
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| description | IntroductionAttachment loss due to periodontal diseases is associated with functional limitations as well as physical pain and psychological discomfort, which may lead to a reduced quality of life. The purpose of this study is to determine if the oral health status, specifically the periodontal status, influences oral health–related quality of life.Materials and methodsSurvey data were collected in a US dental school clinical setting in a cross-sectional study. Quality of life related to oral health was assessed with the Oral Health Impact Profile-49 (OHIP-49). In addition, DMFT index, periodontal status, and health literacy scores (dental and medical health literacy) were recorded, and the data of n = 97 subjects were statistically analyzed.ResultsThe DMFT index of the study population was 14.98 ± 6.21 (D: 4.72 ± 4.77; M: 3.19 ± 3.46; F: 7.12 ± 4.62). Of the subjects, 44% were identified as periodontitis cases. These periodontitis cases demonstrated significantly higher OHIP-49 scores (66.93 ± 30.72) than subjects without signs of periodontal diseases (NP) (32.40 ± 19.27, p < 0.05). There was also a significant difference between NP patients and patients with gingivitis (66.24 ± 46.12, p < 0.05). It was found that there was a statistically significant difference between Stage 3 (severe) periodontitis and periodontal health (p = 0.003). Pearson correlations were completed, and positive relationships were found with OHIP-49 and DMFT (0.206, p < 0.05), and periodontal risk self-assessment (0.237, p < 0.05). Age [odds ratio (OR) 4.46], smoking (OR 2.67), and the presence of mobile teeth (OR 2.96) are associated with periodontitis.ConclusionsPeriodontal diseases may negatively impact the oral health–related quality of life. Patients suffering from periodontitis also showed more missing teeth, which might influence function. Age and smoking are associated with a higher prevalence of periodontitis. A good general health literacy was no guarantee for having an adequate oral literacy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f7f2da8ee393443b991befab8c5997df2024-01-25T04:40:55ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Oral Health2673-48422024-01-01510.3389/froh.2024.13468141346814Association between periodontal health status and quality of life: a cross-sectional studyKinan M. Al-Bitar0Kinan M. Al-Bitar1Jeffrey M. Garcia2Shengtong Han3Arndt Guentsch4Private Practitioner, Waukesha, WI, United StatesDepartment of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesPrivate Practitioner, Waukesha, WI, United StatesDepartment of General Dental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDepartment of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIntroductionAttachment loss due to periodontal diseases is associated with functional limitations as well as physical pain and psychological discomfort, which may lead to a reduced quality of life. The purpose of this study is to determine if the oral health status, specifically the periodontal status, influences oral health–related quality of life.Materials and methodsSurvey data were collected in a US dental school clinical setting in a cross-sectional study. Quality of life related to oral health was assessed with the Oral Health Impact Profile-49 (OHIP-49). In addition, DMFT index, periodontal status, and health literacy scores (dental and medical health literacy) were recorded, and the data of n = 97 subjects were statistically analyzed.ResultsThe DMFT index of the study population was 14.98 ± 6.21 (D: 4.72 ± 4.77; M: 3.19 ± 3.46; F: 7.12 ± 4.62). Of the subjects, 44% were identified as periodontitis cases. These periodontitis cases demonstrated significantly higher OHIP-49 scores (66.93 ± 30.72) than subjects without signs of periodontal diseases (NP) (32.40 ± 19.27, p < 0.05). There was also a significant difference between NP patients and patients with gingivitis (66.24 ± 46.12, p < 0.05). It was found that there was a statistically significant difference between Stage 3 (severe) periodontitis and periodontal health (p = 0.003). Pearson correlations were completed, and positive relationships were found with OHIP-49 and DMFT (0.206, p < 0.05), and periodontal risk self-assessment (0.237, p < 0.05). Age [odds ratio (OR) 4.46], smoking (OR 2.67), and the presence of mobile teeth (OR 2.96) are associated with periodontitis.ConclusionsPeriodontal diseases may negatively impact the oral health–related quality of life. Patients suffering from periodontitis also showed more missing teeth, which might influence function. Age and smoking are associated with a higher prevalence of periodontitis. A good general health literacy was no guarantee for having an adequate oral literacy.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2024.1346814/fulloral healthquality of lifehealth literacyperiodontitisperiodontal health |
| spellingShingle | Kinan M. Al-Bitar Kinan M. Al-Bitar Jeffrey M. Garcia Shengtong Han Arndt Guentsch Association between periodontal health status and quality of life: a cross-sectional study Frontiers in Oral Health oral health quality of life health literacy periodontitis periodontal health |
| title | Association between periodontal health status and quality of life: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Association between periodontal health status and quality of life: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Association between periodontal health status and quality of life: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Association between periodontal health status and quality of life: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Association between periodontal health status and quality of life: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | association between periodontal health status and quality of life a cross sectional study |
| topic | oral health quality of life health literacy periodontitis periodontal health |
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