A Qualitative Research Study Comparing the Quality of Life of Implant Treated and Endodontically Treated Patients.

The results of this study indicate that the overall OHIP scores were comparable, with a high level of satisfaction observed for both treatment modalities. Content analysis of the discussion groups revealed several themes. These can be listed as: importance of preserving the tooth; dentist visits; treatment costs; physical pain; psychological discomfort; aesthetics; function; and treatment satisfaction. However, patients noted that both treatments improved their oral health and they valued the preservation of natural teeth.