Adam, R.Z.Geerts, GretaLalloo, R.2014-05-272014-05-272007Adam, R.Z.; Geerts, G.A.V.M. & Lalloo R. (2007). The impact of new complete dentures on oral health-related quality of life. South African Dental Journal, 62(6): 264-2681029-4864http://hdl.handle.net/10566/1088OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between complete dentures and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQol). METHOD: Seventy-six patients were conveniently selected from the waiting list for complete dentures. At the first visit (pre-treatment) the patients were interviewed using the Ora Health Impact Profile for Edentulous Patients (OHIP-EDENT). Sixty-three of these patients were interviewed telephonically 2 to 3 months after receiving their new complete dentures (post-treatment). RESULTS: Mean domain scores were significantly lower post­ treatment for psychological discomfort and disability, social disability and handicap. CONCLUSION:This study shows that after the provision of a new set of complete dentures the OHRQoL of patients im­proved significantly on four of the seven domains for the first 2 to 3 months post-insertion.enCopyright South African Dental Association. Permission granted to reproduce the article in the Repository. Please acknowledge original sourceComplete denturesOral healthQuality of lifeArticle