Assessment of oral health-related quality of life in adolescents, young adults, and adults with dental agenesis: A comparative study.

Abstract

AIM\nTo detect the impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in adolescents, young adults, and adults with dental agenesis (DA).\n\n\nMETHODS\nA comparative study (1:2) matched for age and sex was designed. Data of participants, aged 14-55 years (group with DA: G1; group without DA: G2), and who answered the Brazilian version of the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 questionnaire, were collected. One-way analysis of variance and Student s t-test were applied, considering p\xa0<.05 to be significant.\n\n\nRESULTS\nThe final sample consisted of 90 participants (G1\xa0=\xa030; G2\xa0=\xa060), with a mean age of 28.76 (±10.87) years. The mean scores in the G1 and G2 groups were 5.30\xa0±\xa05.35 and 2.45\xa0±\xa03.95, respectively. Comparing the means of both groups, in terms of the total score (p\xa0=\xa0.01), psychological discomfort (p\xa0=\xa0.04), psychological disability (p\xa0=\xa0.01), and social disability (p\xa0=\xa0.04) showed statistical differences. Evaluating G1, the age did not influence the negative impact on OHRQoL. The variables, years of study (≥9), DA severity, and location of DA in the anterior and posterior regions negatively influenced OHRQoL in different domains (p\xa0<.05).\n\n\nCONCLUSION\nDespite low OHRQoL, DA generated negative impact on OHRQoL in adolescents/young adults, and adults.