Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Patients with Irreversible Pulpits

Hossein Masoudi Rad, Narges Simdar, Rogayeh Safarpor and Maryam Rabiei
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Hossein Masoudi Rad: Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Narges Simdar: Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Rogayeh Safarpor: Private Practice, Iran
Maryam Rabiei: Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, 2021, vol. 2, issue 3, 17-22

Abstract: Aims: Toothache can deteriorate the quality of life. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of life of patients with irreversible pulpitis before and after root canal therapy using the oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire. Materials and Methods: This study was performed on 100 patients (64 females and 36 males) with painful irreversible pulpitis who seeking treatment. Data were collected using demographic andOHIP-14 questionnaires and a visual analog scale (VAS). Results: The mean OHIP score changed from 15.89±9.42 to 1.49±2.64, with improvement in the quality of life (p

Keywords: Oral Health; Visual Analog Scale; Quality of Life; Toothache (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2021.2.3.60

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