Dentofacial Deformities and Anomalies
Conditions
Interventions
- The study will be conducted in a hospital-based setting, specifically within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Oman Dental College, located in Muscat, Oman. Patients planned for or
Sponsors
Abubaker Edin Qutieshat
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Individuals officially diagnosed with dentofacial deformities and deemed eligible for orthognathic surgery to correct these conditions. - Patients scheduled to undergo any type of orthognathic surgery at the Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the study site within the 12-month study period. - Patients aged 18 years or older. -All genders. - Patients must possess the ability to self-administer the questionnaire. This includes having the literacy and comprehension skills necessary to understand and respond accurately to the modified validated Arabic version of the Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ) and the visual analogue scales (VAS). T
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria: - Non-Arabic speakers who cannot understand or accurately complete the questionnaire due to language barriers, since the questionnaire is provided solely in Arabic. - Individuals with cognitive impairments that impede their ability to understand the consent process or to accurately fill out the questionnaires. - Patients who have already undergone orthognathic surgery, ensuring the study focuses exclusively on outcomes from first-time surgical procedures. - Patients with severe systemic diseases or health conditions that might affect the surgery's outcomes or their ability to participate fully in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of Life (QoL): Metric/Method of Measurement: Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ), a modified validated Arabic version, consisting of 22 questions across four sections: aesthetic, social impact, oro-dental function, and facial appearance perception. The score ranges from 0 to 88, with lower scores indicating better QoL. [Pre-surgery (on admission day), 2 weeks post-surgery, 3 months post-surgery, and 6 months post-surgery.] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychological Status: Metric/Method of Measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for psychological status, with scores ranging from 0 (worst) to 100 (best). [Pre-surgery and post-surgery (the exact post-surgery timepoints for this measure are not specified, assuming the same as QoL measurement if not otherwise noted). ] Satisfaction with Surgery Outcome: Metric/Method of Measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for satisfaction, ranging from 0 (no satisfaction) to 100 (full satisfaction). [ At 6 months post-surgery] | — |
Countries
Oman
Contacts
Public ContactAbubaker Edin Qutieshat
Assistant Professor
Outcome results
None listed