Impact of periodontal disease and periodontal therapy on oral health-related quality of life

• Published in: International dental journal Vol. 63; no. 6; pp. 306 - 311
• Main Authors: Brauchle, Fabian, Noack, Michael, Reich, Elmar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.12.2013; Elsevier Limited; Elsevier
• Subjects: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Dental care; Dentistry; Female; Germany; Gum disease; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Oral Health; Oral hygiene; Original; periodontal diseases; Periodontal Index; periodontal treatment; Periodontitis; Periodontitis - psychology; Periodontitis - therapy; Quality of Life; Sex Factors; Sickness Impact Profile; Smoking; Socioeconomic Factors; Germany

Objective To determine the impact of periodontal disease and periodontal therapy on oral health‐related quality of life using the German version of the Oral Health Impact Profile, taking into account the possible effects of age, gender and socioeconomic factors. Methods This is a study of 93 patient...