Impact of Smoking on Oral Health-related Quality of Life

The aim of this study was to assess smoking impact on oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL). A cross-sectional carried out with smokers and non-smokers patients scheduled at a Faculty Dentistry in Brazil. Sociodemographic data were collected problems assessed through “Oral Health Impact Profile-14” (OHIP-14) questionnaire. World Organization criteria used dental caries periodontal disease. Data analysis performed by descriptive inferential statistics. Two hundred seven individuals participated the study, 112 95 smokers. Most males (54.25%), average time 24.74 ± 14.84 years 54.72% them reported more than 11 cigarettes/day. Smokers scored higher values OHIP-14 (p = 0.026) dimensions “functional limitation” < 0.001), “psychological discomfort” 0.024) disability” 0.047). In addition, had percentages sextants pockets 0.001) moderate advanced attachment loss 0.029). short, suffered greater OHRQoL, addition worse condition compared non-smokers.