
Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(1), P. 102055 - 102055
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been associated with various health implications, including potential effects on oral and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL). Understanding the relationship between COPD dental is crucial for optimizing patient care well-being. This review aims to assess existing literature impact OHRQoL. The process followed Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A comprehensive search was conducted in databases, resulting 304 records. Data extraction done by 2 reviewers separately. variables included study ID, sample, age, gender ratio, type study, respiratory evaluation, OHRQoL assessment, inferences. Newcastle Ottawa scale employed methodological quality studies. final selection 3 studies eligible qualitative synthesis. OHIP-5 OHIP-14 were used These provided valuable insights into association health. negatively impacted among sufferers. In addition, patients demonstrated significantly fewer teeth higher plaque index (PI) as compared control cohorts. risk bias low But available scarce, which warrants further longitudinal a larger sample size this regard. evidence from selected suggests significant parameters, well their Dental assessments should be integrated management better understand severity exacerbation risk. An interdisciplinary approach involving both professionals care. Future research explore underlying mechanisms conduct establish causal relationships. findings contribute our understanding complex interplay have implications improving outcomes life.
Language: Английский