• H Turgut, S Turgut, S Özcan, S Atkın, E Hasırcı, F İleri, and M Sarıer.
• Faculty of Health Sciences, Avrasya University, Department of Urology, Medikalpark Karadeniz Hospital, Trabzon, Turkey.
• Niger J Clin Pract. 2024 Nov 1; 27 (11): 128712921287-1292.

BackgroundOral health and edentulism significantly impact quality of life (QoL). However, the relationship between oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL) and sexual function remains unclear.AimTo assess OHQoL and the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) in women before and after oral rehabilitation.MethodsThe study involved 102 women (aged 40-70 years) scheduled for prosthodontic treatment with incomplete natural dentition. Assessments were conducted using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaires at three timepoints: T0 (before treatment), T1 (1 month after), and T2 (3 months after prosthodontic treatment). Statistical analyses included Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman tests, and Spearman's rank correlation test (P < 0.05).ResultsSignificant differences were observed in total FSFI scores at T0 (18.1 ± 3.2), T1 (19.2 ± 3.4), and T2 (21.6 ± 3.7) (P < 0.001). The prevalence of SD was 89.6% at T0, 84.2% at T1, and 79.3% at T2. Scores in all FSFI domains improved significantly post-treatment (P < 0.001). Mean OHIP scores were 30.6 ± 2.7 at T0, 17.7 ± 4.1 at T1, and 10.2 ± 2.8 at T2 (P < 0.001). Scores in all OHIP-14 domains decreased significantly after dental treatment, reflecting improved OHQoL. Significant correlations were found between total OHIP-14 and FSFI scores at T0 (r = -0.31, P = 0.01), T1 (r = -0.51, P = 0.021), and T2 (r = -0.80, P < 0.001).ConclusionOHQoL is associated with sexual function in women. Following dental treatment and oral rehabilitation, FSFI scores increased, and the prevalence of SD decreased.Copyright © 2024 Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice.

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