Comparing oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction: root canal therapy vs. extraction for first permanent molars in children – a case–control study
While the choice between performing RCT or extraction of compromised FPM in children depends on various factors, both can lead to substantial success in improving the child's OHRQoL and satisfaction. Nevertheless, RCT resulted in fewer concerns about dental appearance.
Authors
- Wala Dhafar
- Jihan Turkistani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8793-6367)
- Nada Othman Bamashmous (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6948-6833)
- Ahlam Bahkali
- Ahmad Samara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4040-0338)
- Manal Al-Malik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6659-6482)
- Heba Jafar Sabbagh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9788-0379)
- Rzan Zaatari
Institutions
- Taif University (SA)
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
- King Abdulaziz Medical City (SA)
- King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
- Ministry of Health (SA)
- National Guard Health Affairs (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05646-7
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47