Parental-caregiver perception of child oral-health related quality of life following zirconia crown placement and non-restoration of carious primary anterior teeth

Authors

  • HN Sonbol School of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman
  • ZB Al-Bitar School of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman
  • AZ Shraideh Private practice, Amman
  • MK Al-Omiri School of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2018.19.01.04

Keywords:

Non-restorative therapy, OHRQoL, Primary teeth, Zirconia crowns

Abstract

AIM: Dental caries in preschool children has shown significant impact on children's OHRQoL and family functioning. The aim of this study was to measure parents' perceptions of children's OHRQoL and impact of children's orofacial conditions on the family following management of carious anterior teeth with either zirconia crown placement or non-restorative therapy. METHODS: Parents of medically fit children aged from 2 years to 6 years attending specialist paediatric clinics were recruited and a questionnaire that included the Global Oral Health Rating Item, Parent-Caregivers Perception Questionnaire (P-CPQ-8) and Family Impact Scale (FIS-8) was distributed at a recall visit 3–6 months following treatment. Twenty patients were allocated in each of the two groups; zirconia crown and non-restorative therapy.