Masticatory efficiency and oral health-related quality of life with implant-retained mandibular overdentures
Saudi Medical Journal. 2014; 35 (10): 1195-1202
in English
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ABSTRACT
To evaluate masticatory efficiency [ME] and oral health-related quality of life [OHRQoL] in patients rehabilitated with implant-retained mandibular overdentures. In this randomized controlled clinical trial, 50 edentulous patients visiting the Implant Center and Department of Prosthodontics, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China between June 2010 and June 2012 were selected and received 2 implant-retained mandibular overdenture treatments. All patients were rehabilitated with maxillary complete dentures. The ME and OHRQoL were determined both one month before the mandibular complete denture was anchored to the osseointegrated implants, and 6 months after anchoring. Paired t-tests were used to compare means of ME, and oral health impact profile-49 [OHIP-49] domains scores between pre- and post-implant. Linear regression models were utilized to seek correlations between ME and OHIP domains scores. The ME increased from pre- to post-implant retained mandibular overdentures significantly [p<0.001]. The total OHIP score and 4 subscales scores were changed significantly from pre- to post-implant; namely, functional limitation, psychological discomfort, physical disability, and physical pain. The total OHIP score, functional limitation, physical disability, and physical pain subscale scores were related to ME. Implant-retained mandibular over dentures can significantly improve patients' ME and OHRQoL. The improvement in OHRQoL is mainly because of the improved ME. An improved chewing experience, and pain relief also contributes to improvement of OHRQoL
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Dental Implants
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Oral Health
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Denture, Overlay
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Mastication
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi Med. J.
Year:
2014
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