Assessment of Quality of Life on Patients Using Maxillofacial Prostheis: An Original Research
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Now that oncology practices address patients' quality of life, treatment choices might include this aspect. This study examined how maxillofacial prosthesis rehabilitation affected patients' quality of life following surgery.
METHODOLOGY:
The study investigated 8 patients. After maxillofacial prosthesis, a questionnaire assessed patient's quality of life. The SPSS version 22 database included the gathered data and the results were compared with literature.
RESULT:
Eight patients were included in our study; the median age was 53 years old, and the sex ratio was 1.66. With an average score of 59, our research demonstrated that our patients were pleased with their quality of life after prosthetic rehabilitation.
CONCLUSION
Oral cancer patients who had maxillofacial prosthesis treatment were able to swallow and talk better. Our study showed that after oral implant recovery, patients' quality of life needs to be considered. Maxillofacial implants are advantageous for the well-being of the patient.
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