Quality of life related to oral health in drug-addicted patients

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https://doi.org/10.18537/RFCM.42.03.04

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Quality of life, oral health, drug addiction, oral hygiene

Abstract

Introduction: quality of life is closely linked to perceived well-being, and oral health is a crucial factor in this aspect. Drug dependence can have detrimental effects on oral health, contributing to the development of cavities, periodontal diseases, and tooth loss.

Objective: to assess oral health-related quality of life in drug-dependent patients and its association with cavities, periodontal disease, and oral hygiene levels.

Methodology: a cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with 84 patients from the Humberto Camacho Addiction Rehabilitation Center. Sociodemographic data were collected, and the OHIP-14 survey was used to evaluate quality of life. An intraoral clinical examination was performed, and data were analyzed using SPSS software, applying descriptive and analytical statistical tests, including the Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis test.

Results: a high prevalence of cavities and gingival bleeding was observed, with a significant impact on the patients' psychological discomfort and social disability. Gingival bleeding was significantly associated with physical pain (p<0,05) and psychological discomfort (p=0,031). Significant differences were found in psychological discomfort (p=0,041) and social disability (p=0,020) related to oral health levels.

Conclusions: deteriorated oral health in drug-dependent patients, characterized by cavities and gingival bleeding, negatively impacts their overall well-being, particularly in terms of psychological discomfort and social disability.

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Diego, Universidad de Cuenca

Odontólogo. Doutor em ciências odontológicas aplicadas area de concentração patologia bucal.

Mónica Beatriz Dávila Arcentales, Universidad de Cuenca

Odontóloga. Especialista en Odontopediatría.

Paul Fernando Guillen Guerrero, Universidad de Cuenca

Odontólogo. Especialista en cirugía maxilofacial

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Published

2024-12-13

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Vol. 42 No. 3 (2024): Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de la Universidad de Cuenca

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