Periodontal condition and quality of life in patients with controlled chronic systemic diseases: A cross-sectional study
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Chronic systemic diseases and periodontal diseases have an impact on an individual's quality of life. Both conditions exacerbate an individual's health status.
OBJECTIVES
The aim of the study was to examine whether periodontal condition could have an impact on the overall quality of life in patients with controlled chronic systemic diseases.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
This cross-sectional study included 252 male and female subjects, aged ≥18 years, with a minimum of 6 teeth, and under medical follow-up for chronic systemic diseases. The following exclusion criteria were used: pregnant or lactating women; psychological or neurological limitations; uncontrolled chronic systemic disease; undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, periodontal treatment, or tooth whitening; or use of an orthodontic appliance within the previous 3 months. The Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) 36-Item Short-Form Survey (SF-36) was used to assess the impact of periodontal health on patients' overall quality of life. To assess self-perception of periodontal condition, a self-reported periodontal disease measurement questionnaire was used. The periodontal assessment was performed by 2 calibrated dentists. Anamnesis forms were completed to collect sociodemographic, behavioral and medical diagnostic data, as well as to identify risk factors.
RESULTS
The majority of the study participants were ≤50 years old (51%), female (65%), had a low education level (≤12 years of study) (60%), and resided in low-income…
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