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Longitudinal evaluation of the impact of dental caries treatment on oral health-related quality of life among schoolchildren

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Author(s):
de Paula, Janice S. [1] ; Sarracini, Karin L. M. [1] ; Meneghim, Marcelo C. [2] ; Pereira, Antonio C. [2] ; Ortega, Edwin M. M. [3] ; Martins, Natalia S. [3] ; Mialhe, Fabio L. [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Div Hlth Educ & Hlth Promot, Dept Community Dent, BR-13414903 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Div Publ Hlth Dent, Dept Community Dent, BR-13414903 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Math Stat & Chem, Luiz de Queiroz Coll Agr, Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: European Journal of Oral Sciences; v. 123, n. 3, p. 173-178, JUN 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 15
Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of dental caries treatment on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among schoolchildren and the responsiveness of the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ(8-10)) instrument. Brazilian schoolchildren, 8-10yr of age, were randomly selected and assigned to two groups - dental caries treatment (DCT) and caries-free (CF) - according to their caries experience {[}decayed, missing, or filled primary teeth (dmft) and decayed, missing or filled secondary teeth (DMFT) values of 0]. The CPQ(8-10) instrument was administered at baseline and at 4wk of follow-up (i.e. 4wk after completion of dental treatment). In the DCT group, increases in CPQ(8-10) scores were observed between the baseline and follow-up results. However, longitudinal evaluation of the CF group demonstrated no statistically significant difference in CPQ(8-10) scores. Responsiveness of the CPQ(8-10) instrument (magnitude of change in CPQ(8-10) scores) in the DCT group was greater (effect size >0.7) than in the CF group. The findings of this study show that dental caries treatment has an important impact on OHRQoL of children. The CPQ(8-10) was considered an acceptable instrument for longitudinal measurement of changes in OHRQoL. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/17669-5 - Longitudinal evaluation of factors related to oral health and quality of life in children and adolescents
Grantee:Fabio Luiz Mialhe
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants