WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This study investigated how wearing dentures affects the oral health-related quality of life and wellbeing of older adults residing in assisted living in India. Among 587 residents, those using removable partial dentures were more satisfied with their appearance and dental function than those with complete dentures. However, oral health impact (e.g., functional limitations, physical pain, social disability) was higher for complete denture users.
Impact of Dentures on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Assisted Living Facility Elders, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This study investigated how wearing dentures affects the oral health-related quality of life and wellbeing of older adults residing in assisted living in India. Among 587 residents, those using removable partial dentures were more satisfied with their appearance and dental function than those with complete dentures. However, oral health impact (e.g., functional limitations, physical pain, social disability) was higher for complete denture users.
