Patient-reported outcome measures after periodontal surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The present study aimed to explore the impact of different periodontal surgical treatments on the quality of life and postoperative morbidity.

Materials and methods

The present study is a single-center, prospective, observational cohort trial. One hundred fifty-five patients, referred to the Periodontal Department of Bologna University who needed periodontal surgical treatment, were recruited. The self-reported perception of the postoperative course was assessed using the following anonymous questionnaires: Italian oral health impact profile (I-OHIP-14), visual analog scale (VAS) to evaluate the intensity of the pain, and 5-point Likert scale.

Results

Patients reported a mean OHIP-14 total score of 9.87±8.5 (range 0-42), significantly influenced by the fema

SUBMITTER: Mounssif I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10713745 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature