From: Impact of removable dentures on oral health-related quality of life among elderly adults in Taiwan
Variables | n | % |
---|---|---|
Socio-demographic characteristics | ||
Gender | ||
 Male | 131 | 47.3 |
 Female | 146 | 52.7 |
Age (years) | ||
 65–69 | 79 | 28.5 |
 70–79 | 106 | 38.3 |
 ≥80 | 92 | 33.2 |
 Mean ± SE (range) | 76.8 ± 0.4 (65–90) | |
Education level | ||
 Less than high school | 89 | 32.1 |
 High school or above | 188 | 67.9 |
Living status | ||
 Alone | 52 | 18.8 |
 With others | 225 | 81.2 |
Able to afford living expenses | ||
 Yes | 218 | 78.7 |
 No | 59 | 21.3 |
Dentition and denture status | ||
Remaining natural teeth | ||
 Mean ± SE (range) | 7.78 ± 0.4 (0–26) | |
Denture status | ||
 Full-mouth complete denture | 69 | 24.9 |
 Single complete denture | 69 | 24.9 |
 Single partial denture | 68 | 24.6 |
 Full-mouth partial denture | 71 | 25.6 |
Dental care service usage | ||
 Regular dental checkups | 62 | 22.4 |
 Treatment during toothache | 30 | 10.8 |
 Dental visits in the last year | 109 | 39.4 |
Factors related to denture wearing | ||
Presence of oral pain | 24 | 8.7 |
Perceived loose denture | 51 | 18.4 |
Presence of oral ulcer | 28 | 10.1 |
Perceived halitosis | 21 | 7.6 |
Perceived dry mouth | 31 | 11.2 |
Total denture satisfaction scores | ||
 Mean ± SE (range) | 19.0 ± 0.3 (6–30) | |
Oral health related quality of life | Mean ± SE (range) | |
GOHAI-T scores | 47.8 ± 0.5 (22–60) | |
Physical function | 14.3 ± 0.2 (4–20) | |
Psychosocial function | 20.8 ± 0.3 (5–25) | |
Pain and discomfort | 12.7 ± 0.1 (3–15) |