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. 2020 Jul 7;17(13):4895.
doi: 10.3390/ijerph17134895.

Quality of Life and Health in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis: A Qualitative Study

Jeehee Pyo  1 , Mina Lee  1 , Minsu Ock  1   2 , Jihyun Lee  3
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Quality of Life and Health in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis: A Qualitative Study

Jeehee Pyo et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. .

Abstract

Purpose: Periodontal disease causes tooth loss if not treated early, and advanced periodontitis can cause a decline in various oral functions. These results diminish the health-related quality of life (QOL) for various populations. Thus, early detection and management of the disease, as well as a systematic strategy for the prevention of periodontal disease, are necessary.

Methods: Adults, 19 years of age or older and diagnosed with chronic gingivitis or chronic periodontitis under the ICD-10 codes, were selected to participate in the study. A total of 20 participants were informed of the purpose of the study and gave consent to participate in in-depth interviews.

Results: The treatment of periodontal disease improved health-related QOL and enabled the participants to have positive dental care health behaviors. Furthermore, the participants recognized the severity of periodontal disease and the importance of dental examinations. It enabled them to be aware of the societal need for dental care awareness.

Conclusions: This study was an in-depth examination of the health-related QOL of periodontal patients through a qualitative research methodology. We expect that this study will expand research on health-related QOL due to periodontal disease and revitalize the dental health system and practices.

Keywords: health-related quality of life; periodontal disease; preventive care.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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In-depth interview paradigm.
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Analysis paradigm.
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