Comparing oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction: root canal therapy vs. extraction for first permanent molars in children - a case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study addresses a literature gap by examining Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) and children-parental satisfaction concerning the management of compromised first permanent molars (FPMs) through root canal therapy (RCT) versus extraction.

Methods

Children who extracted or received RCT and their parents were interviewed using a validated questionnaire that includes sociodemographic data, OHIP5-Ar questionnaire and satisfaction question.

Results

There were 305 patients with RCT (197 (37.1%)) or extraction (108 (87.8%)). RCT increased the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of the child's OHRQoL (3.76; P < 0.001) and parent-satisfaction at assessment-time (AOR = 1.82; P = 0.02). Additionally, increase in the duration between treatment and assessment-time

SUBMITTER: Sabbagh HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871659 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature