Association between quality of life and periodontal disease in adolescents

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Adolescence is a period that culminates the entire process of biopsychosocial maturation that leads to changes in health-related behavior. These changes can place these individuals at risk regarding oral health. For this reason, it is important to understand how clinical aspects can influence subjective aspects at this stage of life. OBJECTIVE: To verify whether there is an association between self-perception of quality of life and periodontal disease. METHODS: This is an observational, cross-sectional, analytical, school-based study. The instrument used was the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire and clinical periodontal examination. RESULTS: The target population studied consisted of 200 adolescent students, of both sexes, enrolled in high school in the state public schools of the city of Camaragibe – PE. Of the adolescents studied, 18% had periodontitis and 9% gingivitis. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis, it was not possible to identify the association between periodontal disease and the negative impact on the quality of life of adolescents.