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Oral Health in Patients With Severe Eating Disorders

Oral Health in Patients With Severe Eating Disorders An Interview, Questionnaire and Intervention Study With a Focus on Quality of Life

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About This Trial

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.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or non-specific binge eating disorder for a minimum of 10 years = definition of a "severe" eating disorder where extensive dental damage can be anticipated to find. - Need of dental treatment of at least six teeth in one jaw, Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Age \<18 years or patients unable to provide willing to sign a consent form. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or non-specific binge eating disorder for a minimum of 10 years = definition of a "severe" eating disorder where extensive dental damage can be anticipated to find. * Need of dental treatment of at least six teeth in one jaw, Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years or patients unable to provide informed consent.

Treatments Being Tested

PROCEDURE

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.

OTHER

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