Tooth loss, denture wearing and oral health-related quality of life in elderly Chinese people.
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TL;DR
Elderly Chinese people aged 60-80 years who were recruited at neighborhood social centres for the elderly experienced a greater adverse impact on OHQoL than edentulous subjects most probably due to less satisfaction with their dentures and discomfort associated with loose teeth.
Abstract
In general, tooth loss and denture wearing did not have a major impact on OHQoL in elderly Chinese people. However, partially dentate denture wearers experienced a greater adverse impact on OHQoL than edentulous subjects most probably due to less satisfaction with their dentures and discomfort associated with loose teeth.