Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2016, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (6): 627-630.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2016.06.018

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Effects of Periodontitis on Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Elderly Diabetics.

LIU Wen-jing1, NIU Fang-qiao2, HU Yi1, LI Gang1*.   

  1. 1. Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China;
    2. Geriatrics Department,School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
  • Received:2015-10-16 Online:2016-06-26 Published:2016-06-22

Abstract: Objective: To explore the effect of periodontitis on oral health-related quality of life in elderly diabetics, and to provide a theoretical basis for improving their oral health related quality of life. Methods: 149 type 2 diabetics over the age of 60 were included. Data were collected by the dentist through questionnaires and periodontal health examination. The information was analyzed with software such as Foxpro 6.0 and SPSS 19.0. Results: The total score of OHIP-14 in diabetics with periodontitis was P25=13,P50=16,P75=18, the total score of OHIP-14 in diabetics without periodontitis was P25=7,P50=9,P75=11. The difference between two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). Both groups had the highest score in the domains of functional limitation and physical pain. Scores of diabetics with periodontitis were higher than scores of diabetics without periodontitis except in the physical disability domain (P<0.05). Conclusion: Periodontitis affects oral health related quality of life in the elderly diabetics, especially in the domain of functional limitation and physical pain. Doctors should pay attention to the periodontal status of elderly diabetics, in order to improve their oral health related quality of life.

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