Affiliation:
1. GAZİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of asthma on oro-facial muscle dysfunction (OFD) and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in children.
Materials and Method: A total of 158 children, 79 diagnosed with asthma and 79 healthy, were included in the study. Children diagnosed with asthma were divided into controlled and uncontrolled asthma groups. The OFD and OHRQoL of all participants were evaluated with Nordic Orofacial Test and Screening (NOT-S) and Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ8-10). The differences and correlations between the groups were statistically evaluated (Mann-Whitney and Spearman and Chi-Square test).
Results: NOT-S interview, examination, and total scores were statistically higher in the asthma group compared to healthy children and between uncontrolled and controlled asthma groups (p<0.001). Higher scores were obtained in all areas of CPQ8-10 in the asthma group (p<0.001). NOT-S and CPQ8-10 scores elevated compatibly in the groups diagnosed with asthma.
Conclusion: OFD in asthmatic children predicts worse OHRQoL.
Publisher
Acta Odontologica Turcica
Subject
General Medicine,General Chemistry
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