Tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
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| Authors: | Anneloes E Gerritsen P Finbarr Allen Dick J Witter Ewald M Bronkhorst Nico HJ Creugers |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Department of Oral Function and Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dental Science,Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre,EX Nijmegen,The Netherlands;2.Department of Restorative Dentistry,University Dental School & Hospital,Wilton,Ireland;3.Department of Community and Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Science,Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre,EX Nijmegen,The Netherlands |
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Background It is increasingly recognized that the impact of disease on quality of life should be taken into account when assessing health status. It is likely that tooth loss, in most cases being a consequence of oral diseases, affects Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL). The aim of the present study is to systematically review the literature and to analyse the relationship between the number and location of missing teeth and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). It was hypothesized that tooth loss is associated with an impairment of OHRQoL. Secondly, it was hypothesized that location and distribution of remaining teeth play an important role in this. |
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