Social Anxiety and Orthognathic Surgery Effect on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the impact of patients' social anxiety on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in the context of orthognathic surgery. Methods: The study involved a cohort of 70 patients who were tasked with completing a comprehensive questionnaire aimed at assessing various facets of their OHRQoL at distinct stages of treatment: pre-surgery, within one month post surgery, and more than one month post surgery. Statistical analyses were conducted in the form of t-test. Results: Out of the 70 participants, 27 were male (38.57%) and 43 were female (61.43%). The sample distribution comprised 30 (43%) subjects in the pre-surgical stage, two (3%) at one month post surgery, and 38 (54%) more than one month post surgery. In relation to the t-test results, we found variations in the significance of the results for each question, with multiple results showing patients who reported experiencing discomfort significantly outnumbering those who did not (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Social anxiety and orthognathic surgery both demonstrate significant influences on OHRQoL. Subsequent research should delve into specific areas where patients experience the greatest impact.