Changes in life quality following third molar surgery - the immediate postoperative period
Changes in life quality following third molar surgery - the immediate postoperative period
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DOI:
10.1038/sj.bdj.4809930
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发表时间:
2003-03-08
影响因子:
2.6
通讯作者:
Luo, Y
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作者:
McGrath, C;Comfort, MB;Luo, Y
Objectives This study describes patients' perceptions of changes in oral health related quality of life (OHQOL) in the early postoperative period following third molar surgery.Methods One hundred patients were enrolled in a prospective cohort study of the surgical removal of lower third molars under local anaesthetic. Two specific oral health related quality of life measures, OHIP-14 and OHQoLUK(C) were administered to the study group prior to surgery. Standardized surgical and analgesic protocols were followed. Patients kept a diary of changes in life quality each postoperative day (POD) for 7 days, completing both OHIP-14 and OHQoLUK(C) daily.Results Both oral health related quality of life measures identified a significant deterioration in quality of life on POD1 (P