Table 4.
Prevalence of adverse impacts on quality of life prior to area*.
| Impact Experienced due to Problems with Teeth, Mouth or Dentures |
n of Patients Reporting Impact* |
% of Patients Reporting impact* |
|---|---|---|
| Trouble Pronouncing | 55 | 27.2 |
| Taste Affected | 12 | 5.9 |
| Painful Aching | 14 | 6.9 |
| Uncomfortable to Eat | 23 | 11.4 |
| Been Self Conscious | 26 | 12.9 |
| Felt Tense | 20 | 9.9 |
| Diet Unsatisfactory | 20 | 9.9 |
| Interrupted Meals | 24 | 11.9 |
| Difficult to Relax | 18 | 8.9 |
| Been Embarrassed | 30 | 14.9 |
| Been a Bit Irritable | 17 | 8.4 |
| Difficult Doing Jobs | 12 | 5.9 |
| Life Less Satisfying | 16 | 7.9 |
| Unable to Function | 11 | 5.4 |
n = 202 subjects in urban and rural area