%0 Journal Article
%T Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Following Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Post-Mucormycosis Cases: A Cross-Sectional Study Protocol
%A Rucha Chiddarwar
%A Anjali Borle
%A Seema Sathe
%A Surekha Godbole
%J Annals of Dental Specialty
%@ 2347-2022
%D 2025
%V 13
%N 3
%R 10.51847/YuiRhUFxYa
%P 82-87
%X Following the devastating second wave of COVID-19 in 2021, there was a sharp rise in mucormycosis cases, leaving many individuals with significant facial disfigurement, oral dysfunction, and emotional trauma. For survivors, regaining both function and confidence has become a major challenge. Prosthetic rehabilitation offers a vital pathway to restoring oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) by addressing both physical impairments and psychosocial distress. In addition to determining the clinical and demographic parameters that affect the post-rehabilitation results of mucormycosis survivors, this study attempts to evaluate the effects of prosthetic treatment on their quality of life. 20 patients receiving care at Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital in Wardha will participate in a cross-sectional study that will use clinical and demographic information in addition to validated OHRQoL questionnaires. Statistical comparisons will examine quality of life before and after rehabilitation, while exploring variables like age, gender, and surgical extent. Ethical approval has been obtained, and all participants will provide informed consent. Results, anticipated within a year, are expected to offer meaningful insights into how tailored prosthetic care can improve the overall well-being of these patients and guide future clinical practices.
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