Patient Preference and Adherence (May 2024)

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Following Root Canal Treatment of First Permanent Molars Among Children. A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Bamashmous NO,
  • Dhafar W,
  • Turkistani J,
  • Almalik MI,
  • Zaatari R,
  • Bahkali A,
  • Sabbagh HJ

Journal volume & issue
Vol. Volume 18
pp. 991 – 997

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Nada Othman Bamashmous,1 Wala Dhafar,2 Jihan Turkistani,3 Manal Ibrahim Almalik,4 Rzan Zaatari,5 Ahlam Bahkali,3 Heba Jafar Sabbagh1 1Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 2University Dental Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 3Department of Dental Services, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 4Dental Department, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 5Alarak Almutamayzah Medical Company, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Heba Jafar Sabbagh, Pediatric Dentistry Department, King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry, PO Box 80200, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966505668481, Email [email protected]: This study aimed to assess the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of pediatric patients (9– 18 years old) who underwent root canal treatment (RCT) on first permanent molars (FPMs).Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at three healthcare centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants (n = 482) completed the validated OHIP5-Ar questionnaire to assess OHRQoL. Responses were classified as “optimal” (no problems) or “less than optimal” (any reported problems). Logistic regression analyzed the relationship between OHRQoL and sociodemographic factors.Results: There were 66.8% children reported optimal OHRQoL after RCT. Logistic regression showed no significant association between optimal OHRQoL and gender, family income, or location of treated tooth. However, although not statistically significant. Treating only one FPM with RCT (compared to multiple teeth) and lower family income (compared to higher income) were more likely to have decreased or increased odds of optimal OHRQoL (AOR = 0.684 or 1.424; respectively).Conclusion: RCT on FPMs can be a successful treatment option for pediatric patients, offering optimal oral health-related quality of life.Keywords: oral health-related quality of life, root canal treatment, first permanent molars, children

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