• Nada Othman Bamashmous, Wala Dhafar, Jihan Turkistani, Manal Ibrahim Almalik, Rzan Zaatari, Ahlam Bahkali, and Heba Jafar Sabbagh.
• Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Patient Prefer Adher. 2024 Jan 1; 18: 991997991-997.

AimThis study aimed to assess the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of pediatric patients (9-18 years old) who underwent root canal treatment (RCT) on first permanent molars (FPMs).MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at three healthcare centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants (n = 482) completed the validated OHIP5-Ar questionnaire to assess OHRQoL. Responses were classified as "optimal" (no problems) or "less than optimal" (any reported problems). Logistic regression analyzed the relationship between OHRQoL and sociodemographic factors.ResultsThere were 66.8% children reported optimal OHRQoL after RCT. Logistic regression showed no significant association between optimal OHRQoL and gender, family income, or location of treated tooth. However, although not statistically significant. Treating only one FPM with RCT (compared to multiple teeth) and lower family income (compared to higher income) were more likely to have decreased or increased odds of optimal OHRQoL (AOR = 0.684 or 1.424; respectively).ConclusionRCT on FPMs can be a successful treatment option for pediatric patients, offering optimal oral health-related quality of life.© 2024 Bamashmous et al.

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