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Published in: Head & Face Medicine 1/2019

Open Access 01-12-2019 | Denture | Research

Evaluation of the oral health-related quality of life in patients with odontogenic fascial space abscesses and underlying conditions – a prospective questionnaire-based study

Authors: Lara Schorn, Felix Schrader, Rita Depprich, Julian Lommen, Norbert R. Kübler, Henrik Holtmann

Published in: Head & Face Medicine | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Background

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) is an important aspect of quality of life. Acute illnesses, as well as chronic diseases, can have a strong, persisting impact on an individual’s quality of life. This study evaluates OHRQoL of patients with odontogenic fascial space abscesses, the underlying conditions, and its consequences for clinical routines.

Methods

The research group consisted of patients presenting themselves to the emergency room or elective clinic of the Department for Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery (n = 94). The validated German version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-G) and additional questions (including habits and routines in oral hygiene) with an anamnestic recall period of 1 month was used to evaluate OHRQoL shortly after emergency treatment (baseline) and again after 3–6 months’ follow-up. Ninety-four patients completed the questionnaire at baseline, 54 completed both questionnaires. Additionally, OHIP-G scores were compared to those of the non-impacted general German population.

Results

Results showed a significant difference in OHIP-G scores from baseline to follow-up (p = 0.001). Overall a mean of 55.24 (±37.02) points was scored at baseline and a mean of 37.02 (±35.79) points was scored at follow-up. Patients scored higher than participants of a representative study of the general German population.

Conclusion

Overall results suggest an increase in OHRQoL 3–6 months after acute treatment. Nevertheless, OHRQoL of patients suffering from odontogenic fascial space abscesses seems to remain generally lower than the OHRQoL of the general German population.

Trial registration

Trial registration: Central Study Register of the University Hospital Duesseldorf, Registration-ID: 2016085405. Registered 24 August 2016.
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Metadata
Title
Evaluation of the oral health-related quality of life in patients with odontogenic fascial space abscesses and underlying conditions – a prospective questionnaire-based study
Authors
Lara Schorn
Felix Schrader
Rita Depprich
Julian Lommen
Norbert R. Kübler
Henrik Holtmann
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
BioMed Central
Keyword
Denture
Published in
Head & Face Medicine / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1746-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13005-019-0201-0

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