title: Tools for evaluating oral health and quality of life.
abstract: The seven dimensions of quality of life are required for a healthy living. Any impairment or disability affects any one or more of these dimensions resulting in functional impairment or handicap, which indicates the presence of disease. The success of any oral treatment depends on how far the individual is relieved of his disease process. Relief of symptoms provides patient comfort and enable functional activities. This well-being is considered as a measure of oral health and reflects patient satisfaction. This article presents various instruments or tools available in the form of a questionnaire that estimates patient satisfaction and thereby oral health.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College And Hospital, Dr. M.G.R University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Nirmal F
authors.initials: NF
authors.lastname: Bettie
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College And Hospital, Dr. M.G.R University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Hari
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ramachandiran
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College And Hospital, Dr. M.G.R University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Vijay
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Anand
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Anusha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sathiamurthy
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Preethi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sekaran
keywords: Oral health; patient satisfaction; quality of life