Oral health & #8211;related quality of life of patients undergoing different treatment of facial fractures: The OHIP-14 questionnaire

Conclusion: During the immediate posttraumatic period, the quality of life is poorer in patients who have undergone transcutaneous approach. There are no differences in the quality of life 1 month or 3 months after the injury.Discussion: Assessment of complaints in the first days after the injury shows statistically significant differences across various therapeutical methods in variables such as pain, discomfort when eating certain foods, aesthetic appeal, nervousness, and relaxation. There is not sufficient evidence related to the differences in these outcomes regarding different surgical approaches for facial fractures.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research