Open AccessEvaluation of Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Different Telescopic Two-implant Supported Mandibular Overdenture
Author(s) -
Diana K. Shehata,
Emad Agamy,
Gihan Mohammed
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
open access macedonian journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.288
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 1857-9655
DOI - 10.3889/oamjms.2021.6815
Subject(s) - medicine , implant , dentistry , quality of life (healthcare) , orthodontics , patient satisfaction , oral health , surgery , nursing
AIM: The purpose of the study was to evaluate patient’s oral health related quality of life using oral health impact profile (OHIP14) in rigid and non-rigid telescopic two-implant supported mandibular overdenture patients.METHODS: Twelve completely edentulous patients received two mandibular interforaminal implants to retain telescopic overdenture opposed by maxillary complete denture. Group I (six patients) had rigid telescopic connection and Group II (six patients) received non-rigid telescopic attachments. OHIP14 questionnaire was translated in Arabic and orally asked the patients, answers were collected soon after denture insertion and use (within 1 week), 6 and 12 months after using the overdenture to assess patient’s quality of life.RESULTS: There was no statistical significant difference regarding quality of life using OHIP14 questionnair between the two groups.CONCLUSION: Telescopic two-implant mandibular overdenture showed high quality of life, great satisfaction, and acceptance among patients; regardless to the type of attachments rigid or non-rigid.