Table 3.
Oral health-related quality of life in denture-wearing elderly subjects ( N = 277)
| Variables | Physical function | Psychosocial function | Pain and discomfort | GOHAI-T scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Maximum score = 20) | (Maximum score = 25) | (Maximum score = 15) | (Maximum score = 60) | |
| Mean ± SE | Mean ± SE | Mean ± SE | Mean ± SE | |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 14.37 ± 0.31 | 20.86 ± 0.36 | 12.84 ± 0.16 | 48.08 ± 0.67 |
| Female | 14.18 ± 0.32 | 20.66 ± 0.37 | 12.61 ± 0.19 | 47.44 ± 0.72 |
| Education level | ||||
| Less than high school | 14.16 ± 0.27 | 20.53 ± 0.31 | 12.63 ± 0.15 | 47.32 ± 0.60 |
| High school or above | 14.53 ± 0.37 | 21.26 ± 0.46 | 12.94 ± 0.23 | 48.73 ± 0.84 |
| Living status | ||||
| Alone | 14.01 ± 0.24 | 20.60 ± 0.29 | 12.68 ± 0.14 | 47.30 ± 0.55 |
| With others | 15.42 ± 0.49 | 21.46 ± 0.53 | 12.96 ± 0.30 | 49.85 ± 1.03 |
| Able to afford living expenses | ||||
| Yes | 14.39 ± 0.25 | 20.92 ± 0.28 | 12.89 ± 0.13 | 48.20 ± 0.53 |
| No | 13.88 ± 0.48 | 20.20 ± 0.63 | 12.14 ± 0.33 | 46.22 ± 1.18 |
| Denture status | ||||
| Full-mouth complete denture | 13.91 ± 0.41 | 20.67 ± 0.63 | 13.23 ± 0.23 | 47.81 ± 1.05 |
| Single complete denture | 13.29 ± 0.44 | 19.99 ± 0.54 | 12.26 ± 0.27 | 45.54 ± 1.00 |
| Single partial denture | 14.41 ± 0.48 | 21.06 ± 0.44 | 12.47 ± 0.26 | 47.94 ± 0.97 |
| Full-mouth partial denture | 15.46 ± 0.41 | 21.34 ± 0.42 | 12.96 ± 0.24 | 49.76 ± 0.85 |
| Regular dental checkups | ||||
| No | 14.04 ± 0.25 | 20.78 ± 0.30 | 12.73 ± 0.14 | 47.55 ± 0.56 |
| Yes | 15.10 ± 0.47 | 20.73 ± 0.51 | 12.73 ± 0.28 | 48.55 ± 1.04 |
| Treatment during toothache | ||||
| No | 14.35 ± 0.24 | 20.81 ± 0.26 | 12.69 ± 0.14 | 47.85 ± 0.52 |
| Yes | 13.67 ± 0.61 | 20.43 ± 0.98 | 13.07 ± 0.32 | 47.17 ± 1.47 |
| Dental visits in the last year | ||||
| No | 13.99 ± 0.30 | 20.34 ± 0.34 | 12.54 ± 0.16 | 46.88 ± 0.66 |
| Yes | 14.72 ± 0.32 | 21.42 ± 0.39 | 13.03 ± 0.20 | 49.17 ± 0.71 |
| Presence of oral pain | ||||
| No | 14.56 ± 0.23* | 21.11 ± 0.24 | 12.88 ± 0.13 | 48.55 ± 0.48* |
| Yes | 11.29 ± 0.57 | 17.13 ± 1.42 | 11.21 ± 0.53 | 39.63 ± 1.90 |
| Perceived loose denture | ||||
| No | 15.06 ± 0.22* | 21.56 ± 0.22 | 12.97 ± 0.14 | 49.59 ± 0.45* |
| Yes | 10.80 ± 0.41 | 17.24 ± 0.87 | 11.69 ± 0.29 | 39.73 ± 1.28 |
| Presence of oral ulcer | ||||
| No | 14.61 ± 0.23* | 21.33 ± 0.22 | 12.94 ± 0.12 | 48.89 ± 0.46* |
| Yes | 11.29 ± 0.61 | 15.75 ± 1.26 | 10.86 ± 0.46 | 37.89 ± 1.71 |
| Perceived halitosis | ||||
| No | 14.53 ± 0.22* | 20.96 ± 0.26 | 12.82 ± 0.13 | 48.32 ± 0.49* |
| Yes | 11.19 ± 0.74 | 18.33 ± 1.17 | 11.67 ± 0.60 | 41.19 ± 1.90 |
| Perceived dry mouth | ||||
| No | 14.46 ± 0.23 | 21.16 ± 0.24 | 12.83 ± 0.13 | 48.45 ± 0.47* |
| Yes | 13.00 ± 0.69 | 17.91 ± 1.10 | 12.03 ± 0.42 | 42.94 ± 1.95 |
The p value was calculated by one-way analysis of variance for denture status and by two sample t-tests for the other factors.
*p < 0.05.