Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-1 | Issue-02 | 68-73
Original Research Article
OHRQoL: Oral Health Related Quality of Life : Complete Dentures
Dr. Aakanksha Sharda, Dr. Artika Sharma, Dr. Avantika Negi
Published : Aug. 30, 2016
Abstract
When assessing the outcomes of dental treatment, it is important to consider the clinicians as well as the
patients’ point of view. The dentist must attempt to restore, most often elderly patient with mental/physical and/or
financial difficulties, to an acceptable level of esthetics and function. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the
development of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with modified complete dentures and the
association between OHRQoL and overall patient satisfaction.The study population consisted of 30 patients with
severely resorbed ridges, who wore modified complete dentures fabricated within a span of 1-3 years and were recalled
for follow-up.The modifications were done in the impression techniques, jaw relations, teeth arrangement, fabrication of
the complete dentures; according to the clinical condition of the patients.Patients were requested to complete a
questionnaire that was designed to show a semi quantitative degree of satisfaction with their dentures(subjective
evaluation).The oral condition and denture quality was assessed clinically by an experienced clinician (objective
evaluation). After evaluating the questionnaires, the improvement in the quality of life of the patients, including
mastication, esthetics etc; from the patients’ perspective as well as the clinician’s perspective was judged.Statistical
analyses were carried out and correlations assessed using the Pearson chi-square test. A significant impact was noted on
chewing , fit and comfort of the mandibular denture(p<0.01) as well as patient’s overall satisfaction with the modified
dentures (p<0.05). However, no significant results were found while analysing the fit and comfort of the maxillary
denture, speech and esthetics of the dentures (p>0.05). The analyses of these results provide evidence for improved
quality of life of patients with modified complete dentures.Significant improvements were recorded in almost all
domains.