Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Academy of Periodontology 19th Biennial Joint Meeting, Dubrovnik, Hırvatistan, 28 - 30 Eylül 2023
Quality of life is a concept that defines the state of being well-being of individuals within society. Oral health, as an integral part of health, have significant impact on individual’s quality of life. Various scales have been used to determine the quality of life after treatments. The most comprehensive, accessible, and commonly used scales are the Oral Health Impact Profile OHIP-49 and the short version of OHIP-14. In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the individuals’ initial periodontal conditions using OHIP-49 and the change during the first-month follow up after the non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) on their quality of life, according to sociodemographic variables.
At the initial clinical and radiographic examinations, 4 patients who are diagnosed with Stage 3, Grade B/C periodontitis [are selected. Patients were asked information about demographic, social-economic status, and , oral hygiene practice. Clinical periodontal parameters were evaluated before and 4 weeks after NSPT. OHIP-49 TR questionnaire filled by patients to assess their oral health quality of life before and 4 weeks after NSPT. NSPT not only leads to a significant enhancement in both periodontal health but also the overall quality of life.