TABLE 1.
OHIP‐49 divided in the seven domains with an example of questions in individual domains
Domain | Question numbers a | Example of question |
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Functional limitation (FuLimit) | 1‐9 | Have you felt that your sense of taste was worsened because of problems with your teeth, mouth or denture? |
Physical pain (Pain) | 10‐18 | Have you had toothache? |
Psychological discomfort (PsycDisc) | 19‐23 | Have you felt uncomfortable about the appearance of your teeth, mouth or denture? |
Physical disability (PhysDisa) | 24‐32 | Have you been unable to brush your teeth properly due to problems with your teeth, mouth or denture? |
Psychological disability (PsycDisa) | 33‐38 | Have you felt depressed because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures? |
Social disability (SocDisa) | 39‐43 | Have you had difficulty doing your usual jobs because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures? |
Handicap | 44‐49 | Have you experienced inability to enjoy the company of other people because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures? |
Questions which only focus on the usage of dentures have been omitted (question no. 9 and question no. 18).