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ArticleInternational journal of implant dentistry2023

Measures of oral health-related quality of life in patients with bone graft and implant prosthetic rehabilitation at the anterior of mandible/maxilla among young and middle-aged adults: a retrospective pilot study.

Kazuyuki Yusa, Shigeo Ishikawa, Nagiko Suzuki, Shunsuke Kunii, Naoki Okuyama, Tomoharu Hemmi, Mitsuyoshi Iino

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Kazuyuki YusaDepartment of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, 2-2-2 Iida-Nishi, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan. k-yusa@med.id.yamagata-u.ac.jp.
Shigeo IshikawaDepartment of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, 2-2-2 Iida-Nishi, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan.
Nagiko SuzukiDepartment of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, 2-2-2 Iida-Nishi, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan.
Shunsuke KuniiDepartment of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Okitama Public General Hospital, Yamagata, 992-0601, Japan.
Naoki OkuyamaDepartment of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, 2-2-2 Iida-Nishi, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan.
Tomoharu HemmiDepartment of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, 2-2-2 Iida-Nishi, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan.
Mitsuyoshi IinoDepartment of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, 2-2-2 Iida-Nishi, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesDental implants are believed to contribute to improved masticatory function and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL), but the details remain unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of dental implant prosthetic rehabilitation after bone graft at the anterior mandible/maxilla based on OHRQOL, particularly in young and middle-aged patients.

methodsThis retrospective study included 11 patients who received bone grafts at the anterior mandible/maxilla and dental implant surgery. Chewing function score and OHRQOL (using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 questionnaire) were evaluated before and after completion of an implant-retained bridge or removable implant-supported denture.

resultsChewing function score tended to improve slightly after dental implant prosthetic rehabilitation, but none of the observed differences were significant. In the assessment of OHRQOL, relatively worse domain scores before completion of dental implant prosthetic rehabilitation were seen for Functional limitation, Psychological discomfort, and Psychological disability. Conversely, Social disability seemed relatively unaffected by tooth loss. All domain scores and total scores for items other than Physical disability and Social disability were significantly improved after completion of dental implant rehabilitation.

conclusionsTooth loss in the anterior region may not significantly affect chewing function score, but can have a significant impact on OHRQOL. Bone grafts and dental implant prosthetic rehabilitation can resolve these problems, and the results of this study will benefit both patients and medical professionals in terms of treatment planning and informed consent.

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Dental ImplantsTooth LossAdultHumansMandibleMaxillaMiddle AgedOral HealthPilot ProjectsQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesDental ImplantsBone graftingImplantOral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL)

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