New measure of functional tooth loss for successful Oral ageing: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background This cross-sectional study evaluated the impacts of functional tooth loss on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among elderly people compared with the impacts of several common indicators of oral health. Additionally, the cut-off of functional tooth loss needed for a be...

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Published in:	BMC Geriatrics
Main Authors:	Yiting Cheng, Li Cheng, Fangzhi Zhu, Yong Xiang, Shaoying Duan, Jingjing Luo, Lei Lei, He Cai, Tao Hu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-12-01
Subjects:	Successful ageing Geriatric dentistry Quality of life Oral health Functional health status Risk factor
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04570-1