10. Perception of Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) Among Congenitally Missing Teeth Patients and Acquired Missing Teeth Patients; a Comparative Study
Momina Akram1, Muhammad Azeem2, Qudsia Iqbal1, Muhammad Waseem Ullah Khan1 and Samina Qadir2
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.
Key Words: Hypodontia, Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP), Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL).
Citation of article: Akram M, Azeem M, Iqbal Q, Khan MW, Qadir S. Perception of Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) Among Congenitally Missing Teeth Patients and Acquired Missing Teeth Patients; a Comparative Study. Med Forum 2020;31(1):35-37.