Abstract

Objective: To assess the impact of implant-prosthetic rehabilitation on OHRQoL using the OHIP-14 and QoLIP-10 indices.
Methodology: This quasi-experimental (pre–post) study was conducted at a tertiary care center over nine months. Fifty-seven patients aged 18-70 years, each missing at least five teeth for over one year, were recruited through convenience sampling. The OHIP-14 and QoLIP-10 questionnaires were administered before treatment and three months after implantation. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test to compare pre- and post-treatment scores.
Results: Significant improvements in OHRQoL were observed following implant rehabilitation. OHIP-14 scores showed reductions in functional limitations (9.58 to 6.17; p=0.001), physical pain (10.67 to 6.11; p=0.001), psychological distress (6.47 to 4.95; p=0.017), and social disability (5.72 to 3.16; p=0.001). QoLIP-10 results revealed enhanced satisfaction with appearance (16.86), daily activities (13.68), and social relations (12.87). While mastication difficulty (10.89) and oral pain (11.78) persisted to some extent, overall post-treatment improvement was significant.
Conclusion: Implant-prosthetic rehabilitation significantly enhances OHRQoL by addressing functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial domains, underscoring the role of implants in improving patient satisfaction and overall well-being.

Key words: Dental implants, oral health-related quality of life, edentulism, OHIP-14, QoLIP-10, prosthetic rehabilitation.