Analysis and Investigation on Oral Health Quality of Life and Influencing Factors in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Jia Jinling; Jia Ning; Cheng Ling

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7256.2017.01.009

Abstract：Objective:To explore oral health quality of life and its influencing factors in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods:Selected 115 cases with type 2 diabetes as the study group,selected 115 patients with other disease medical treatment in the same period as the control group,two groups' oral health-related quality of life and influence factors were compared by using the oral health quality of life evaluation index (GOHAI) and oral health behavior questionnaires.Resuhs:The study group of GOHAI were higher than those in the control group in addition to the unsatisfied appearance of teeth and gums,eating in front of others uncomfortable,feeling nervous or uncomfortable,and the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).The patients who brush teeth twice a day,their oral physiological function,pain and discomfort,mental function scores were relatively lower than others in the same group;and the patients who use a toothpick every day 1 time and seek a dentist at least twice a year,their oral physiological function scores were relatively lower than the others.The patients who use daily dental flossing 1 time and use vertical brush method,pain and discomfort scores were relatively lower than others;The patients who use a soft toothbrush,oral physiological function,psychological function scores were relatively lower than the others (P ＜ 0.05).A total of 7 items of the oral health behavior questionnaire had effects on the total score of GOHAI(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion:Oral health quality of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes is poor,which is closely related to oral health behavior.