Impact of pulpectomy versus tooth extraction in children's oral health‐related quality of life: A randomized clinical trial

Aim The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to compare the impact of two management options for primary molars with pulp necrosis (pulpectomy or extraction) on children's oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL). Design A total of 100 children aged 3–5 years with at least one necrotic...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:Community dentistry and oral epidemiology 2024-02, Vol.52 (1), p.13-23
Hauptverfasser: Abanto, Jenny, Tsakos, Georgios, Olegário, Isabel Cristina, Paiva, Saul Martins, Mendes, Fausto Medeiros, Ardenghi, Thiago Machado, Bönecker, Marcelo
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Online-Zugang:Volltext
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:Aim The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to compare the impact of two management options for primary molars with pulp necrosis (pulpectomy or extraction) on children's oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL). Design A total of 100 children aged 3–5 years with at least one necrotic primary molar were selected and randomized into the study groups. The Brazilian version of early childhood oral health impact scale (B‐ECOHIS) was completed by the parent proxy reports at baseline and after 4, 8 and 12 months. Differences between the trial groups were assessed through bootstrap linear regression for B‐ECOHIS scores, logistic regression for dental pain self‐reports and anxiety scores (α = 5%). Results The mean (SD) B‐ECOHIS scores at baseline and after 12 months were 17.7 (6.5) and 3.0 (4.0) in the pulpectomy group and 18.8 (7.7) and 7.9 (7.7) in the extraction group. Both treatments significantly improved OHRQoL, but tooth extraction group showed higher scores in total B‐ECOHIS (p 
ISSN:0301-5661
1600-0528
DOI:10.1111/cdoe.12895