Impact of Denture and Implant Prostheses on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Evidence
نویسندگان
1 Oral and Dental Disease Research Center, Department of Dental Public Health, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
2 Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3 Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
doi
10.22037/jds.v44i1.50161چکیده
Objective(s): Numerous studies have examined the differences in quality of life (QoL) between users of conventional complete dentures (CCDs) and implant-retained overdentures (IRODs), and have shown different results. Methods: This comprehensive review synthesized findings from 49 studies assessing oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and patient satisfaction among denture and implant prosthesis users. Databases including PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar were searched (2015–2025), using MeSH terms such as “quality of life,” “satisfaction”, “overdenture”, and “denture types”, with Boolean operators. Results: Many studies employed validated instruments such as the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14 and OHIP-EDENT), Visual Analog Scales, and various satisfaction questionnaires to evaluate domains including functional limitation, pain, psychological discomfort, social impact, masticatory efficiency, and aesthetics. The evidence underscored the critical role of implant-supported prostheses in enhancing functional performance, psychological well-being, and social participation, thereby improving patients’ overall QoL. Conclusion: These findings provide valuable guidance for clinicians in selecting and tailoring prosthetic solutions to meet patient-centered goals effectively.
