Association Between Periodontal Disease and OHRQoL in Substance Use Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study at the Lido Rehabilitation Center.

Introduction: Substance use is one of the unresolved health problems in Indonesia. It has several impacts on oral health, including xerostomia, caries, mucosal infection, and periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a silent disease. If left untreated, it can cause tooth mobility and tooth loss, impairing essential functions like chewing and speaking, self-confidence, and an individual's quality of life. Although most oral health problems are not life-threatening, they can significantly impact oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) by causing prolonged pain and discomfort. This study examined the association between periodontal disease and OHRQoL among individuals with substance use disorder at the BNN Lido Rehabilitation Center. Methods: This analytical, observational study, using a cross-sectional design, was conducted in August 2024 at Lido Rehabilitation Center in Indonesia. This study involved 101 patients in drug rehabilitation. Primary data were obtained by completing the OHIP-14 questionnaire (7 domains, 14 questions) and performing periodontal examinations. Sociodemographic data were obtained from Lido Rehabilitation Center. Results: Respondents with periodontal disease had a higher OHIP-14 score than healthy respondents. It showed that the group with periodontal disease had a poor quality of life, although this difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: The prevalence of periodontal disease was 63.4% in respondents. Respondents with healthy periodontal health had a better quality of life than those with gingivitis or periodontitis, although the difference was not statistically significant.