Tooth Loss and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Adult Dental Patients

Abstract

Background: Oral diseases seriously impair the quality of life (QoL) in a large number of individuals and they may affect various aspects of life. Aim: To determine the relationship between tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among adult dental patients. Study Setting and Design: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 296 adult dental patients aged 35–44 years attending Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology of Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hyderabad, India. Materials and Methods: Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) was used to assess OHRQoL. Dentition status and periodontal status according to WHO criteria 2013 and position, number of teeth lost by Batista et al. (2014) tooth loss classification were assessed. Statistical Analysis: Mann–Whitney U test and analysis of variance were used to find prevalence and severity of OHIP-14 with tooth loss and logistic regression analysis to evaluate the association between OHIP-14 prevalence and severity based on variables. Results: Except for the subjects with history of previous dental visit, variables such as gender and reason for dental visit showed significant difference (P ≤ 0.05) with tooth loss. Males subjects, who visited dentist with a history of pain, presence of periodontal disease and tooth loss up to 12 teeth (score 3) emerged as significant predictors for OHIP-14 prevalence (OR = 6.7, OR = 1.13, OR = 3.31). Conclusion: The study strongly evidenced that number and position of tooth loss had negative impacts on OHRQoL.

The evaluation of clinical factors affecting oral health impacts on the quality of life of Iranian elderly patients visiting dental clinics: A cross‐sectional study

“…In the present study, it was found that a greater number of natural teeth had a significant impact on improving the OHRQoL for elderly individuals, which is approved by the previous studies. 6,11,13,40 The loss of teeth can significantly impact a person's overall well-being, both physically and emotionally. Having more natural teeth allows for better food chewing, leading to healthier and more adequate nutrition in the elderly population, ultimately increasing their quality of life.…”

“…Therefore, oral health is a crucial factor that can impact an individual's quality of life, and oral healthrelated quality of life (OHRQoL) is a crucial reflection of individuals' general well-being and their overall quality of life linked to health. 10,[13][14][15][16][17] To properly evaluate the influence of oral health on an individual's overall quality of life, the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) and the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index-12 (GOHAI-12) are two standard questionnaires. These two are widely accepted and recognized as crucial tools for assessing oral health and its impact on a person's well-being.…”

“…These two are widely accepted and recognized as crucial tools for assessing oral health and its impact on a person's well-being. 10,[13][14][15][16] The National Statistics Center of Iran reports that the country's demographic pyramid has shifted towards an older population, with an increasing number of individuals over the age of 60. 18 Due to the limited number of studies and conflicting results regarding the oral health associated with the Iranian elderly's quality of life and the lack of studies on how the sense of taste affects this group's quality of life, this study aimed to evaluate the OHRQoL of elderly individuals visiting the dental clinic at Azad University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran.…”

“…According to the World Health Organization's definition, quality of life refers to how an individual perceives their place in the system they live in, based on their goals, expectations, standards, and concerns. Therefore, oral health is a crucial factor that can impact an individual's quality of life, and oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a crucial reflection of individuals' general well‐being and their overall quality of life linked to health 10,13–17 . To properly evaluate the influence of oral health on an individual's overall quality of life, the Oral Health Impact Profile‐14 (OHIP‐14) and the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index‐12 (GOHAI‐12) are two standard questionnaires.…”

Oral health, quality of life and associated factors in adults in a southern Brazilian city

“…Autores já concluíram que, quando do avanço da idade, a autopercepção em saúde bucal piora (Bandéca et al, 2011;Gabardo et al, 2013Gabardo et al, , 2015. Tal circunstância pode ser agravada pelo aumento de problemas bucais (Bandéca et al, 2011) e até mesmo por conta do incremento das perdas dentárias (Veeraboina, Doshi, Kulkarni, Patanapu, Dantala, & Srilatha, 2022).…”