Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 3 , Pages 158-159, September 2005

Oral health–related quality of life is often poor among patients seeking third molar surgery

Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany

Affiliate Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

Original Article

Slade GD, Foy SP, Shugars DA, Phillips C, White RP Jr. The impact of third molar symptoms, pain, and swelling on oral health-related quality of life. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2004;62(9):1118-24.

Level of Evidence

4

Purpose

To assess the impact of “pain and swelling” associated with third molars on patients' quality of life before surgery.

Source of Funding

Professional organizations: Dental Foundation of North Carolina, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation, and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Type of study/Design

Cross-sectional study

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PII: S1532-3382(05)00100-4

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.06.012

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 3 , Pages 158-159, September 2005

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