RESUMO
THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To assess changes in the parameters of the quality of life of children aged 14-15 years with chronic catarrhal gingivitis after the implementation of a complex of therapeutic and preventive measures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study involved 2 groups of children aged 14-15 years: group 1 - 60 children with chronic catarrhal gingivitis, group 2 - 60 children without signs of periodontal tissue damage. In 1 group of children, a complex of therapeutic and preventive measures was carried out for a month. A CPQ questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life of children. The survey of children of group 1 was conducted before and 1 month after the complex of therapeutic and preventive measures. Children of group 2 were interviewed once at the initial examination. RESULTS: The worst indicators of quality of life were revealed in children aged 14-15 years with chronic catarrhal gingivitis compared with a group of healthy children. The most pronounced effect of periodontal diseases was noted on the sections of the questionnaire devoted to physical discomfort in the oral cavity, functional disorders, and emotional well-being. After carrying out a complex of therapeutic and preventive measures for 1 month, there was an improvement in the quality of life in general and its individual components. At the same time, the scores of answers to most of the questionnaire questions decreased to the level of indicators in healthy children.
