Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-5 | Issue-03 | 184-188
Original Research Article
Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Relation to Caries Experience
Dr. Monika, Pradeep Tangade, Vipul Yadav, Hunny Sharma, Yogesh garg, Vinay Kalra
Published : March 21, 2020
Abstract
Background: Oral diseases are the most common chronic diseases having considerable impact on quality of life. Quality of life is the final goal in every child’s development. Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of 12- 15 year old School going children of Moradabad City. Material and method: Study was conducted on 392, 12- 15 years old school going children in Moradabad city. The clinical examination was done by using WHO Oral Health Assessment Form for Children 2013. A child perception questionnaire by Jokovic et al was filled by the students and personal interview of parents was done to collect data regarding their oral health related quality of life. Result: Out of 392 subjects examined 207 (52.8%) were caries free whereas 185 (42.7%) subjects showed dental caries. Mean total DMFT was recorded as 1.14 ±1.70. Mean total CPQ score at was recorded as 26.87 ±16.12. Conclusion: Presence of dental caries was found to be associated with increased CPQ score presentation a positive impact on Quality of Life of children.