Quality of Life in Patients with Endodontically Treated Teeth: A Retrospective Study at an Educational Hospital

Overview

Journal Healthcare (Basel)

Specialty Health Services

Date 2024 Nov 27

PMID 39595446

Authors

Rahaf A Almohareb

Reem M Barakat

Hadeel M Basuhail

Shahad A Alshihri

Nada Y Alturki

Rafa Alsultan

Ghadah T Alrashid

Ghadeer Y Alotaibi

Mamata Hebbal

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Abstract

Background/objectives: Root canal treatment (RCT) is a crucial procedure for preserving dental health. While its clinical success rates are well documented, patient-reported outcomes regarding quality of life remain less explored. This study aimed to assess the long-term impact of RCT performed in an educational hospital on patients' oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14).

Methods: A total of 1500 patients who underwent non-surgical RCT between April 2018 and February 2023 were called and invited for a follow-up visit. During the visit, all teeth that had undergone RCT were assessed clinically and radiographically by two calibrated examiners to evaluate RCT quality and pre- and post-treatment periapical index (PAI) scores. Demographic information and OHIP-14 responses were collected, and the data were recorded.

Results: Patients reported high levels of satisfaction (95%) and no negative impact on their OHRQoL. Statistical analysis revealed that post-operative periapical index (PAI) scores ( < 0.001), patient gender ( = 0.003) and nationality ( = 0.029) significantly influenced OHRQoL perceptions; Conclusion: These findings emphasize the effectiveness of RCT in enhancing patients' quality of life and highlight the impact of demographic factors-such as gender and whether the patient is a resident or a national of the country, along with post-treatment severity of the disease-on patient-reported outcomes.

Citing Articles

Quality of Life in Patients with Endodontically Treated Teeth: A Retrospective Study at an Educational Hospital.

Almohareb R, Barakat R, Basuhail H, Alshihri S, Alturki N, Alsultan R Healthcare (Basel). 2024; 12(22).

PMID: 39595446 PMC: 11593861. DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12222248.

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