Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery
ISSN 1829-006X
2025; 104–109
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IMPACT OF CONVENTIONAL REMOVABLE DENTURES ON ORAL HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN PARTIALLY AND COMPLETELY EDENTULOUS PATIENTS TREATED BY DENTAL STUDENTS IN KARBALA, IRAQ

Hashim Kadhim*

Received: 2026-04-07 · Published: 2025-12-27

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IMPACT OF CONVENTIONAL REMOVABLE DENTURES ON ORAL HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN PARTIALLY AND COMPLETELY EDENTULOUS PATIENTS TREATED BY DENTAL STUDENTS IN KARBALA, IRAQ
Author
Hashim Kadhim
Source journal
Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery
Published
2025-12-27
Licence
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Original
https://doi.org/10.58240/1829006X-2025.21.12-104

Abstract

Background and Objective: Edentulism continues to be a significant oral health challenge globally, especially among aging populations and those with restricted access to advanced dental care. Conventional removable dentures remain the most accessible and affordable prosthetic treatment in developing countries. Evaluating oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) after prosthodontic rehabilitation is critical to understanding treatment impact beyond clinical success alone. Our objective is to evaluate changes in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among partially and completely edentulous patients treated with conventional removable dentures fabricated by undergraduate dental students at the University of Al-Ameed, Karbala, Iraq. Methods: Sixty patients were assessed using a validated questionnaire adapted from the OHIP-EDENT before and eight weeks after receiving dentures. The survey covered functional, psychological, and social domains. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests. Results: Significant improvements were observed in all OHRQoL domains post-treatment, with the greatest gains in functional limitation and psychological discomfort. Subgroup analysis revealed similar benefits for both partial and complete denture wearers, regardless of age, sex, or comorbidities. Conclusion: Student-fabricated removable dentures significantly improved OHRQoL, supporting their clinical effectiveness and educational value.
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