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Introdução: O edentulismo é uma das condições orais mais prevalentes no mundo, afetando 7 a 69% da população mundial. É considerado uma deficiência física de etiologia multifatorial, cujas opções de tratamento incluem coroas, pontes e próteses fixas ou removíveis. Pacientes edêntulos reabilitados com próteses convencionais enfrentam, frequentemente, problemas relacionados com a instabilidade e falta de retenção das mesmas. A reabilitação oral com implantes dentários surge, então, como uma alternativa mais confortável para estes pacientes, proporcionando-lhes satisfação e qualidade de vida.
Objetivo: O principal objetivo deste estudo-piloto é construir um questionário para avaliar o nível de satisfação e o impacto na qualidade de vida de pacientes reabilitados com implantes dentários na Faculdade de Medicina Dentária da Universidade de Lisboa o que é fundamental, sobretudo no contexto de uma clínica universitária, onde o conhecimento e a prática clínica se encontram.
Materiais e Métodos: A construção do questionário final foi feita tendo por base instrumentos previamente usados e descritos na literatura. Este foi testado, sob a forma de uma entrevista presencial, quantitativa e fechada, em 11 pacientes selecionados por conveniência. Os dados recolhidos foram analisados estatisticamente.
Resultados: Neste estudo-piloto, foram encontradas associações estatisticamente significativas fortes entre a satisfação e variáveis como a obtenção de explicações sobre o procedimento (p = 0,035), melhoria na capacidade mastigatória (p = 0,030), estabilidade psicológica (p = 0,004), relações interpessoais (p = 0,013) e impacto na qualidade de vida (p = 0,003).
Conclusão: Apesar de se tratar de um estudo-piloto, limitado pelo pequeno número de pacientes em que o questionário foi testado, os resultados sugerem que a reabilitação oral com implantes dentários na Faculdade de Medicina Dentária da Universidade de Lisboa contribui para um maior nível de satisfação e uma melhor qualidade de vida dos pacientes.
Introduction: Edentulism is a highly prevalent condition, affecting 7 to 69% of the global population. It appears to be a multifactorial physical disability, with treatment options including crowns, bridges, and fixed or removable dentures. Edentulous patients rehabilitated with conventional prosthesis often face problems due to instability and lack of retention. Therefore, oral rehabilitation with implants emerges as a more comfortable alternative for these patients, improving satisfaction and quality of life. Aim: The main aim of this pilot study is to develop a questionnaire to evaluate the satisfaction and quality of life of patients rehabilitated with dental implants at Faculty of Dental Medicine – University of Lisbon, which is crucial, especially in a university clinic context, where knowledge and clinical practice converge. Materials and Methods: The construction of the final questionnaire was based on previously used and described instruments. It was tested on 11 convenience-selected patients through a quantitative, structured, face-to-face interview. The collected data were statistically analysed. Results: In this pilot study, strong statistically significant associations were found between satisfaction and variables such as receiving explanations about the procedure (p = 0.035), improvement in masticatory capacity (p = 0.030), psychological stability (p = 0.004), social relationships (p = 0.013), and impact on quality of life (p = 0.003). Conclusion: Despite being a pilot study limited by the small number of patients in which the questionnaire was tested, the results suggest that oral rehabilitation with dental implants at FMDUL contributes to a higher level of satisfaction and improved quality of life for patients.
Introduction: Edentulism is a highly prevalent condition, affecting 7 to 69% of the global population. It appears to be a multifactorial physical disability, with treatment options including crowns, bridges, and fixed or removable dentures. Edentulous patients rehabilitated with conventional prosthesis often face problems due to instability and lack of retention. Therefore, oral rehabilitation with implants emerges as a more comfortable alternative for these patients, improving satisfaction and quality of life. Aim: The main aim of this pilot study is to develop a questionnaire to evaluate the satisfaction and quality of life of patients rehabilitated with dental implants at Faculty of Dental Medicine – University of Lisbon, which is crucial, especially in a university clinic context, where knowledge and clinical practice converge. Materials and Methods: The construction of the final questionnaire was based on previously used and described instruments. It was tested on 11 convenience-selected patients through a quantitative, structured, face-to-face interview. The collected data were statistically analysed. Results: In this pilot study, strong statistically significant associations were found between satisfaction and variables such as receiving explanations about the procedure (p = 0.035), improvement in masticatory capacity (p = 0.030), psychological stability (p = 0.004), social relationships (p = 0.013), and impact on quality of life (p = 0.003). Conclusion: Despite being a pilot study limited by the small number of patients in which the questionnaire was tested, the results suggest that oral rehabilitation with dental implants at FMDUL contributes to a higher level of satisfaction and improved quality of life for patients.
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