Psychological Impact of Tooth Loss

Short Term Psychological Impact of Tooth Loss in Patients Consulting in a University Dental Clinic

Tooth loss impact on daily living, mood and self-perceived well-being. However, psychological impact of teeth loss has not been evaluated. Present study aims to evaluate the psychological conditions of patients pending complete tooth extraction before and shortly after tooth loss using Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HAD) and Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI).

Patients will be interviewed concerning their psychological conditions (HADS) and their oral health related quality of life (GOHAI) before tooth extraction and one month after complete tooth loss.

Inclusion Criteria:

• willing to participate to the study
• dental status identified

Exclusion Criteria:

• uncooperative ou patient not able to complete the questionary
• adult patients under protection