We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Following Root Canal Treatment of First Permanent Molars Among Children. A Cross-Sectional Study.
- Authors
Bamashmous, Nada Othman; Dhafar, Wala; Turkistani, Jihan; Almalik, Manal Ibrahim; Zaatari, Rzan; Bahkali, Ahlam; Sabbagh, Heba Jafar
- Abstract
Aim: This study aimed to assess the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of pediatric patients (9– 18 years old) who underwent root canal treatment (RCT) on first permanent molars (FPMs). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at three healthcare centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants (n = 482) completed the validated OHIP5-Ar questionnaire to assess OHRQoL. Responses were classified as "optimal" (no problems) or "less than optimal" (any reported problems). Logistic regression analyzed the relationship between OHRQoL and sociodemographic factors. Results: There were 66.8% children reported optimal OHRQoL after RCT. Logistic regression showed no significant association between optimal OHRQoL and gender, family income, or location of treated tooth. However, although not statistically significant. Treating only one FPM with RCT (compared to multiple teeth) and lower family income (compared to higher income) were more likely to have decreased or increased odds of optimal OHRQoL (AOR = 0.684 or 1.424; respectively). Conclusion: RCT on FPMs can be a successful treatment option for pediatric patients, offering optimal oral health-related quality of life.
- Subjects
JIDDAH (Saudi Arabia); ROOT canal treatment; QUALITY of life; POOR families; CROSS-sectional method; INCOME
- Publication
Patient Preference & Adherence, 2024, Vol 18, p991
- ISSN
1177-889X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2147/PPA.S457255