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[This article belongs to Volume - 70, Issue - 9]
Published on : 2025-09-11 19:31:28
Article Code: AMJ-11-09-2025-12339
Title : Assessing the Impact of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Periodontal Patients Undergoing Supportive Periodontal Care: A Cross Sectional Study
Author(s) : Leila Abadi
Abstract :
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the supporting structures of the teeth, leading
to progressive attachment loss and bone destruction. It significantly impacts the quality of life of affected
individuals. Despite this, there is a lack of research focused on patients in supportive periodontal care
(SPC) within periodontal treatment. This study aimed to determine the impact of periodontitis and other
possible factors on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among patients in SPC using the Malaysian
version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP 14). This study included 219 individuals diagnosed with
periodontal disease who had completed active periodontal treatment and were now on regular
maintenance. All participants completed the OHIP-14 questionnaire, along with socioeconomic and
demographic surveys. A calibrated clinician conducted clinical periodontal examinations to evaluate the
patients’ current periodontal conditions. The findings indicate that periodontal diseases significantly affect
OHRQoL. The OHIP-14 scores were linked to variables such as age, race, educational background,
household income, overall health, duration of SPC, and satisfaction levels regarding general oral and
periodontal health. The highest OHIP-14 domain scores were for psychological discomfort, followed by
functional limitation and physical disability. Discomfort due to food being stuck had the highest mean score
of 2.27 ± 1.11, while avoidance of socializing had the lowest mean score of 0.48 ± 0.83. Multiple linear
regression analyses highlighted that being Malay, medically healthy, and having a higher education level
had a more pronounced impact on OHRQoL. These f indings underscore the significant negative impact of
periodontitis complications on OHRQoL during SPC, with race, medical status, and education level being
critical influencing factors.