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Table 4 Correlations among oral health-related quality of life, age, and denture-related factors (N = 277)

From: Impact of removable dentures on oral health-related quality of life among elderly adults in Taiwan

Variables

Physical function

Psychosocial function

Pain and discomfort

GOHAI-T score

(Maximum score = 20)

(Maximum score = 25 )

(Maximum score = 15)

(Maximum score = 60)

Coefficients

Coefficients

Coefficients

Coefficients

Age (years)

0.01

−0.05

0.09

0.01

Remaining natural teeth

0.17*

0.25*

0.06

0.03

Total denture satisfaction scores

0.65*

0.55*

0.56*

0.45*

Satisfaction with chewing ability

0.54*

0.49*

0.43*

0.35*

Satisfaction with ability to speak clearly

0.56*

0.47*

0.49*

0.38*

Satisfaction with appearance

0.43*

0.31*

0.43*

0.29*

Satisfaction with tasting ability

0.49*

0.44*

0.40*

0.31*

Satisfaction with retention of dentures (total,estimate)

0.50*

0.43*

0.40*

0.35*

Satisfaction with comfort (total, estimate)

0.52*

0.40*

0.47*

0.40 *

  1. *p < 0.05.