Relationship among oral habits, orofacial function and oral health-related quality of life in children

Author(s)

Leme, Marina Severi ; Barbosa, Tais de Souza ; Duarte Gaviao, Maria Beatriz

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: BRAZILIAN ORAL RESEARCH; v. 27, n. 3, p. 7-pg., 2013-05-01.

Abstract

The objective was to evaluate the relationship among oral habits, oral function and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in children. Three hundred and twenty-eight subjects (8-14 years old) were assessed for orofacial function using the Brazilian version of the Nordic Orofacial Test-Screening (NOT-S). OHRQoL was assessed using the Child Perceptions Questionnaires (Brazilian versions) for the 8-10 (CPQ(8-10)) and 11-14 (CPQ(11-14)) year age groups. The subjects were distributed into a Habit group and a Habit-free group according to domain III (Habits) of the NOT-S. Oral habits were present in 71.3% of the sample (p =.0001), with a higher prevalence in females (62.8%, p =.001). The NOT-S, CPQ(8-10) and CPQ(11-14) scores were higher in the Habit group (P =.0001, P =.009 and p =.001, respectively). Domain I (Sensory Function) was significantly more affected in Habit group subjects (p =.001). The NOT-S scores were positively correlated with the CPQ(8-10) and CPQ(11-14) scores only in the Habit group (r =.32, p =.0003 and r =.30, p =.001, respectively). These results indicate that oral habits can impact OHRQoL. Moreover, orofacial dysfunctions were associated with worse OHRQoL in subjects with oral habits. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 07/06863-0 - Evaluation of orofacial disfunctions, quality of life, salivary cortisol level and eletromyographic activity of orbicular and mentual muscles in children aged from 8 to 14 years
• Grantee: Marina Severi Leme
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master