Divergent Patient-Reported Outcomes to Periodontal Therapy: A Prospective Study of Gingivitis Subtypes

Key Points

• To evaluate how different gingivitis subtypes affect patient-reported outcomes after periodontal therapy.
• Conducted a prospective study on patients receiving periodontal therapy.
• Assessed outcomes using measures of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).
• Evaluated levels of dental anxiety pre- and post-treatment.
• Identified distinct patterns of improvement in OHRQoL linked to specific gingivitis subtypes.
• Observed varying reductions in dental anxiety among patients based on gingivitis classification.