Relación entre edentulismo y calidad de vida en pacientes de la clínica de rehabilitación oral UCSG A 2025.

Abstract

Edentulism is an oral health condition that compromises both oral function and patients’ quality of life. Its repercussions include aesthetic and functional complications, as well as psychological, social, and physical limitations that directly impact overall well-being. The present study aimed to analyze the relationship between edentulism and quality of life in patients treated at the Oral Rehabilitation Clinic of UCSG. A cross-sectional, descriptive-observational design was applied with a sample of 134 adult patients, selected through specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using the OHIP-14 questionnaire, validated in dentistry, administered via Google Forms, and statistically analyzed with Microsoft Excel. Results showed that 54.48% of participants presented partial edentulism, with a higher prevalence in the 18–29 age group (33.58%) and female patients (58.21%). A significant association was found between type of edentulism and pain (p=0.004), as well as functional limitation (p=0.001), with totally edentulous patients reporting greater impairment. No significant associations were observed for psychological impact (p=0.98), social interaction (p=0.79), or physical disability (p=0.06), although total edentulous patients reported more daily difficulties. It is concluded that edentulism affects quality of life in a multidimensional manner, generating physical, functional, psychological, and social consequences, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive approach in dental