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 * |