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Association Between Dental Prosthesis and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Saudi Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A cross-sectional survey in Riyadh evaluated the self-reported oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of 510 adults who rely on fixed dental prosthesis. The OHIP-14 scale revealed that 54.9% of respondents rated their experience as poor. Gender, income, and employment status acted as socioeconomic gatekeepers, with worse scores clustering around full-time female workers in the lower pay bracket. Clinical inspections strongly linked toothache, periodontal inflammation, visible abscesses, an

Source: Annals of dental specialty

DOI: 10.51847/gcfqol9gvr

Author: Loulwa Khaled Alwabel

Institution: Riyadh Elm University

Language: English

Topic: Dental Health and Care Utilization

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4412365740