Author:
Mounssif Ilham,Bentivogli Valentina,Rendón Alexandra,Gissi Davide B.,Maiani Francesco,Mazzotti Claudio,Mele Monica,Sangiorgi Matteo,Zucchelli Giovanni,Stefanini Martina
Abstract
Abstract
Objectives
The present study aimed to explore the impact of different periodontal surgical treatments on the quality of life and postoperative morbidity.
Materials and methods
The present study is a single-center, prospective, observational cohort trial. One hundred fifty-five patients, referred to the Periodontal Department of Bologna University who needed periodontal surgical treatment, were recruited. The self-reported perception of the postoperative course was assessed using the following anonymous questionnaires: Italian oral health impact profile (I-OHIP-14), visual analog scale (VAS) to evaluate the intensity of the pain, and 5-point Likert scale.
Results
Patients reported a mean OHIP-14 total score of 9.87±8.5 (range 0–42), significantly influenced by the female sex, flap extension, and periodontal dressing. A mean VAS score of 2.96±2.39 (range 0–9) was calculated, and was found to be influenced by the presence of vertical releasing incisions and palatal flap extension. Of the 155 subjects, 40 (25.8%) patients reported bleeding as a post-surgical complication, 96 (61.9%) swelling, 105 (67.7%) eating discomfort, and 44 (28.4%) reported speech discomfort.
Conclusions
Within the limitations of the nature of the present study, periodontal surgical procedures have a low impact on patients’ quality of life evaluated through the OHIP-14 and VAS pain questionnaires.
Clinical relevance
Periodontal surgical procedures are safe procedures, with a limited duration of postoperative discomfort as well as the incidence of complications.
Funder
Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC