ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PEOPLE AFTER PROSTHETIC OR PERIODONTAL TREATMENTS (LITERATURE REVIEW)

Abstract

Conclusion. Within the limits of the available literature 5 types of validated OHRQoL questionnaires were used. In the first group tooth-supported and implant-supported fixed dentures had positive effects on OHRQoL. Implant-supported fixed dentures showed greater short-term improvement than tooth-supported fixed dentures. In the second group studies reported a statistically significant improvement in OHRQoL after non-surgical treatment. No differences were reported between different forms of non-surgical treatment. Surgical therapy had a relatively lower impact on OHRQoL. A correlation between poor clinical response to therapy and poor OHRQoL outcomes was observed. Oral health related quality of life was affected by clinically assessed periodontal diseases. Routine non-surgical therapy can moderately improve the OHRQoL in adults with periodontal disease. Thus, in US and in different countries different questionnaires are used assessing oral health-related quality of life. Still there is no unique questionnaire or method for life quality assessment of dental patients. This, of course, is influenced by cultural diversity, ethnic values and other factors.