Author:
Karacayli Umit,Cimilli Hale,Mumcu Gonca,Sisman Nur,Bora Nilufer,Catar Ramazan O,Koksal Leyla,Oktay Inci
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Aim
The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between dental service utilization and oral health-related quality of life status in preschool children.
Materials and methods
In this cross-sectional study, 165 five-year-old preschool children (F/M: 77/88) were included. Data were collected by clinical examinations, a questionnaire regarding oral health-related factors, and early childhood oral health impact scale (ECOHIS) for oral health-related quality of life.
Results
In emergency visits, the ratios of having dental pain, dental sensitivity, tooth decay, tooth loss were higher than the others (p < 0.05). Moreover, ECOHIS-Total, ECOHIS-Child, and ECOHIS-Family scores were higher in children with poor oral health status compared with good ones (p < 0.05).
Conclusion
Early childhood oral health impact scale score related with oral health status could be used to evaluate priority for emergencies in this age group.
How to cite this article
Sisman N, Bora N, Catar RO, Karacayli U, Cimilli H, Koksal L, Oktay I, Mumcu G. Utilization of Dental Service and Quality of Life in Preschool Children. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2016;5(1):16-22.
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
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