Patient-centered outcome questionnaire (PCOQ) for assessment of postoperative quality of life
| After third molar surgery | Never | Hardly ever | Occa-sionally | Fairly often | Very often |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I have had pain in my mouth. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 2. I have taken additional pain medicine. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 3. I have felt my facial appearance change (swelling). | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 4. I have had bleeding in my mouth. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 5. I have had an unpleasant liquid in my mouth. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 6. I have an unpleasant smell in my mouth. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 7. I have felt it uncomfortable to eat. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 8. I have had trouble pronouncing words. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 9. I have found it uncomfortable to open my mouth. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 10. I have had difficulty with daily activities. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 11. I have felt that life in general is less satisfying. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 12. I have been uncomfortable sleeping. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 13. I have been a bit embarrassed. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |