Impact of oral health status and removable dental prosthesis on masticatory performance, body mass index and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL)

Dr Neetu Kadu , Sumaiyya Maniyar , Noorshama Khan , Dr Renuka Nagarale

Keywords: Oral health status, removable dental prostheses, masticatory performance, body mass index,oral health related quality of life.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationships between oral health status and removable dental prostheses (RDPs) on masticatory performance, body mass index (BMI), and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among patients attending the outpatient prosthodontics department at M. A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Pune. Materials and Methods: The study included approximately 196 participants which was rounded off to 200 divided into three groups based on their prosthetic rehabilitation type: complete denture (CD), removable partial denture (RPD), and fixed partial denture (FPD). Oral health status was assessed through clinical examination to record the number of natural teeth (NT) and posterior occluding pairs (POP), and a validated questionnaire for self-reported oral health status. Masticatory performance was evaluated subjectively, BMI was calculated using standard anthropometric measurements, and OHRQoL was measured using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). Statistical analysis was performed to determine the relationships between these variables. Results: Preliminary results suggest that oral health status, masticatory performance, and BMI significantly influence OHRQoL across all prosthetic groups. Participants with FPDs reported better OHRQoL compared to those with RPDs and CDs. Higher masticatory performance and greater numbers of POP and NT were associated with improved OHRQoL and BMI. Conversely, complete denture wearers demonstrated lower masticatory performance and poorer OHRQoL. Conclusion: The type of prosthetic rehabilitation plays a crucial role in oral health and overall quality of life. Fixed prostheses are associated with better functional and quality-of-life outcomes compared to removable options. These findings emphasize the importance prosthodontic care to improve patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Keywords: Oral health status, removable dental prostheses, masticatory performance, body mass index,oral health related quality of life.

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" Impact of oral health status and removable dental prosthesis on masticatory performance, body mass index and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL)", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no.a23-a31, December-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2412003.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 12, December-2024

Pages : a23-a31

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_212783

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2412003

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Research Area: Medical Science

Country: Pune, Maharashtra , India

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