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ArticleHead & face medicine2019

Evaluation of the oral health-related quality of life in patients with odontogenic fascial space abscesses and underlying conditions - a prospective questionnaire-based study.

Lara Schorn, Felix Schrader, Rita Depprich, Julian Lommen, Norbert R Kübler, Henrik Holtmann

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  1. Quality of orthodontic care-A multicenter cohort study in Germany : Part 1: Evaluation of effectiveness of orthodontic treatments and predictive factors.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2022
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Lara SchornDepartment of Oral-, Maxillo- and Plastic Facial Surgery, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.
Felix SchraderDepartment of Oral-, Maxillo- and Plastic Facial Surgery, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany. Felix.Schrader@med.uni-duesseldorf.de.
Rita DepprichDepartment of Oral-, Maxillo- and Plastic Facial Surgery, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.
Julian LommenDepartment of Oral-, Maxillo- and Plastic Facial Surgery, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.
Norbert R KüblerDepartment of Oral-, Maxillo- and Plastic Facial Surgery, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.
Henrik HoltmannDepartment of Oral, Maxillo- and Plastic Facial Surgery, Malteser Krankenhaus St. Johannes-Stift, Johannisstraße 21, 47198, Duisburg, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) is an important aspect of quality of life. Acute illnesses, as well as chronic diseases, can have a strong, persisting impact on an individual's quality of life. This study evaluates OHRQoL of patients with odontogenic fascial space abscesses, the underlying conditions, and its consequences for clinical routines.

methodsThe research group consisted of patients presenting themselves to the emergency room or elective clinic of the Department for Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery (n = 94). The validated German version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-G) and additional questions (including habits and routines in oral hygiene) with an anamnestic recall period of 1 month was used to evaluate OHRQoL shortly after emergency treatment (baseline) and again after 3-6 months' follow-up. Ninety-four patients completed the questionnaire at baseline, 54 completed both questionnaires. Additionally, OHIP-G scores were compared to those of the non-impacted general German population.

resultsResults showed a significant difference in OHIP-G scores from baseline to follow-up (p = 0.001). Overall a mean of 55.24 (±37.02) points was scored at baseline and a mean of 37.02 (±35.79) points was scored at follow-up. Patients scored higher than participants of a representative study of the general German population.

conclusionOverall results suggest an increase in OHRQoL 3-6 months after acute treatment. Nevertheless, OHRQoL of patients suffering from odontogenic fascial space abscesses seems to remain generally lower than the OHRQoL of the general German population.

trial registrationTrial registration: Central Study Register of the University Hospital Duesseldorf, Registration-ID: 2016085405 . Registered 24 August 2016.

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AbscessOral HealthQuality of LifeHumansProspective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesFascial space abscessOdontogenic abscessOHIPOHIP-GOral health-related quality of life

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