Impact of stage‐grade of periodontitis and self‐reported symptoms on oral health‐related quality of life.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of stage‐grade of periodontitis and self‐reported signs and symptoms on oral health‐related quality of life. Methods: The diagnosis of periodontitis was based on the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri‐Implant Diseases and Conditions. The Turkish version of Oral Health Impact Profile‐14 (OHIP‐14) was used to assess oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) and the participants were requested to state their symptoms associated with periodontal diseases. Results: One hundred and sixty‐six patients were included in the study with a mean age of 46.54 ± 9.24 years. The participants with Stage IV and Grade C periodontitis had the highest total OHIP‐14 scores (median 20.00 [min.‐max, 3.00–35.00] and median 18.50 (min.‐max, 0.00–36.00]; respectively). The OHIP‐14 scores (mean ± SD) were significantly associated with the symptoms of bleeding gums (13.64 ± 9.39), sore gums (18.00 ± 10.47), swollen gums (17.42 ± 10.91), bad breath (15.82 ± 9.44), loose teeth (20.00 ± 8.66) and drifting teeth (24.56 ± 8.46). Conclusions: This study demonstrates a significant association between OHRQoL and periodontitis. Stage‐grade of periodontitis and its symptoms were associated with poor quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]