Oral Health Quality of Life (OHQoL) Was Assessed

The distribution- and anchor-based methods will be used to estimate the Minimal Important Difference (MID) of the OHIP-P-HIN. Two established distribution-based approaches, the standardized effect size (ES) and standardized response mean (SRM) will be calculated. The ES is calculated by dividing the mean change scores in the OHIP-P-HIN from baseline by the standard deviation of the baseline scores. And the SRM are computed as ratios of the mean change score divided by its standard deviation. The anchor-based approach will be applied by using the global transition scale as the anchor.

Full arch implant-supported fixed dental prosthesis is widely accepted as a treatment modality for edentulous patients, presenting high long-term implant survival rates, although further research is necessary to evaluate patient satisfaction on a longer term and the psycho-social impact of this treatment on the daily life and functioning of patients. Patient-related outcome measures evaluated through oral health-related quality of life (OHRQol) parameters, patient satisfaction and patient preference allows to evaluate the impact of the prosthodontic needs.