Abstract Background: The purpose of the present research is evaluating the status of periodontitis patients and changes in their quality of life after non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment using OHIP-14 (Oral Health Impact Profile), OHRQoL-UK (Oral Health Related Quality of Life United Kingdom) questionnaires, and VAS (Visual Analogue Scale). Methods: A total of 50 people, classified as periodontitis patients, participated in this study, 27 of whom received non-surgical treatment and 23 of whom received surgical treatment in addition to non-surgical treatment. OHIP-14, OHRQoL-UK questionnaires and VAS were administered to these patients before and after their periodontal treatments. Results: OHRQoL-UK results found that there was a statistically significant increase in the 3rd month control values after the flap operation compared to the initial session (p<0.05). Compared to non-surgical periodontal treatment, there was no statistically significant difference in quality of life in all categories except the pain/discomfort category (p>0.05). Although OHIP-14 results showed a statistically significant difference in all categories (p<0.05) compared to the initial (T1) values of non-surgical treatment (T2) and surgical periodontal treatment (T3), no significant difference was found between T2 and T3 treatment. (p>0.05). After surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatment, an increase in some values was observed in VAS results compared to the initial session, but no significant difference was found. (p>0.05). Conclusions: Compared to T1 values, a significant difference was observed in T2 and T3, but when the values after T2 and T3 were compared; there was no significant difference in the quality of life of patients with periodontitis.
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