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ArticlePatient preference and adherence2024

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

Nada Othman Bamashmous, Wala Dhafar, Jihan Turkistani, Manal Ibrahim Almalik, Rzan Zaatari, Ahlam Bahkali, Heba Jafar Sabbagh

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Nada Othman BamashmousPediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Wala DhafarUniversity Dental Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Jihan TurkistaniDepartment of Dental Services, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-8793-6367
Manal Ibrahim AlmalikDental Department, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6659-6482
Rzan ZaatariAlarak Almutamayzah Medical Company, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ahlam BahkaliDepartment of Dental Services, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Heba Jafar SabbaghPediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-9788-0379

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Aim: 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.

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childrenfirst permanent molarsoral health-related quality of liferoot canal treatment

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