Evaluation of quality of life profile of patients submitted to bichectomy

Resumo

The bichectomy has been increasingly sought in dental practice, whether due to functional or aesthetic complaints. It is considered an aesthetic and functional surgery, for improving both facial harmony and chewing. Objective: This study aimed to establish a quality of life profile of patients submitted to bichectomy surgery in a private service in Curitiba, PR, Brazil. Material and methods: The OHIP-14 was applied in a single moment in patients who underwent bichectomy in the last 6 to 18 months. Results: Thirty-six individuals of both sexes were evaluated, being 1 man and 35 women, with the median age of 31 (19-53) years. The median OHIP-14 scores were 0.00 (0-24) points. There was no association between OHIP-14 with age, postoperative complications, postoperative time or tobacco smoking (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The individuals were satisfied after performing the surgical procedure, presenting very low scores when compared to the literature.