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Oral Health in Patients With Severe Eating Disorders
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet
Summary
The overall aim of the research project is to assess whether the quality of life of patients with severe eating disorders is improved by dental treatment. Patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or non-specific binge eating disorder with extensive dental treatment need will be treated with resin composite restorations or prosthetic therapy. The primary outcome measures is oral health related quality of life. Secondary are orofacial functions and oral esthetics. Patients will be compared to a waiting list.
Official title: Oral Health in Patients With Severe Eating Disorders An Interview, Questionnaire and Intervention Study With a Focus on Quality of Life
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2022-12-27
Completion Date
2027-11-15
Last Updated
2023-01-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dental rehabilitation with either composite resin of crown therapy
Patients in group 1 will be treated with minimal invasive treatment, with restorative composite fillings. Patients in group 2 will be treated with prosthetic rehabilitation, dental crowns.
Waiting list
Waiting list. Patients randomized to this group will not receive any intervention but answer questionnaires after 4 months on waiting list
Locations (1)
Eastman Dental Institute
Stockholm, Sweden