Expectation and Satisfaction of Implant Rehab After Jaw Surgery

The University of Hong Kong31 enrolled

Overview

Objective: The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) of implant-supported prostheses (ISP) among patients who had excised pathological jaw lesions. Material and Methods: Patients who met the inclusion/exclusion criteria in a dental teaching hospital were recruited. Data pertaining to sociodemographic factors, conditions requiring surgery, surgical procedures and related complications, and types of ISP were collected. Patients' expectation and satisfaction to the ISP including oral health, self-perceived appearance, speech, chewing ability, oral comfort and ease of cleaning were assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS, 0-100) and global transitional scale/judgement (Likert scale). Data were analysed using t-test and chi-square tests at the significance level α=0.05.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Missing Teeth

Interventions

Implant support prosthesesOTHER

Implant support prostheses was provided to restore the missing teeth and tissues removed due to pathological jaw lesions

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects who have received surgical removal of pathological jaw lesions in Queen Mary Hospital * Subjects who plan to receive implant-supported prostheses in Prince Philip Dental Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with debilitating illnesses or complicating medical conditions * Subjects who under age of 18 or unable to give consent * Subjects with uncontrolled caries and periodontal disease

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Patient expectation of implant-supported prosthesis

Visual analogue scale 0-100 which 0 is "No expectation" and 100 is "High expectation" Assess general satisfaction, appearance, speech, chewing hard/soft/fibrous foods, comfort, cleaning, occlusion, stability and in comparison to natural teeth

Time frame: Before receive implant-supported prosthesis (baseline)

Patient satisfaction of implant-supported prosthesis in 3-point Likert transition scale

Assess changes in oral condition, appearance, speech, chewing hard/soft/fibrous foods, oral comfort and cleaning following jaw surgery and oral rehabilitation Global transition judgements: Better, No difference, Worse

Time frame: Before (baseline) and 3 months post-insertion of implant-supported prosthesis

Patient satisfaction of implant-supported prosthesis in 0-100 visual analogue scale

Visual analogue scale 0-100 which 0 is totally unsatisfied and 100 is totally satisfied Assess oral health, appearance, speech, chewing hard/soft/fibrous foods, comfort, cleaning, occlusion, and the ability to chew and bite

Time frame: 3 months post-insertion of implant-supported prosthesis

Patient satisfaction of implant-supported prosthesis in 5-point Likert scale

Assess 1\. Feeling of health of own teeth, lips, jaw and mouth Global transition scales: Very good, Good, Fair, Poor, Very Poor 2: Extent of oral health affecting overall life Global transition scales: Very much, A lot, Some, Very little, Not at all