THE INFLUENCE OF THE LEVEL OF ANXIETY ON QUALITY OF LIFE OFPATIENTS WITH PARTIAL LACK OF TEETH AND DYSFUNCTIONAL STATES OF THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT AT THE STAGES OF ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION

The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of the level of anxiety on the quality of life of patients with partial absence of teeth and dysfunctional conditions of the temporomandibular joints at the stages of orthopedic rehabilitation. Diagnostic methods were used: specialized dental methods - determination of chewing efficiency; electromyography of masticatory muscles; orthopantomography, computer or magnetic resonance imaging.In addition, the study of the functional state of the alveolar system was carried out according to the “Hamburg Test” program, the evaluation of the quality of life according to the OHIP-14 scale, and the measurement of anxiety by Spielberger’s method.