Table 5.
The differences registered between the two groups for each dimension evaluated.
| Dimension | Means Comparing | Mean Value | SD | Dif. | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functional limitation | Q1 Trouble pronouncing words correctly | ||||
| Conventional dentures | 0.78 | 0.644 | 0.74 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.04 | 0.196 | |||
| Q2 Feeling of bad taste | |||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.21 | 0.444 | 0.46 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.75 | 0.521 | |||
| Physical pain | Q3 Painful sensation (discomfort, pain) | ||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.49 | 0.994 | 0.81 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.68 | 0.873 | |||
| Q4 Uncomfortable when eating | |||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.25 | 0.472 | 0.66 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.59 | 0.494 | |||
| Psychological discomfort | Q5 Awareness or concern for problems with your mouth | ||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.13 | 0.657 | 0.81 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.32 | 0.467 | |||
| Q6 Tension, anxiety due to problems with your mouth | |||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.13 | 0.632 | 0.55 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.58 | 0.496 | |||
| Physical disability | Q7 Unsatisfactory daily eating (diet) due to problems with your mouth | ||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.26 | 0.476 | 0.51 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.75 | 0.592 | |||
| Q8 Interrupting meals due to problems with your mouth | |||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.40 | 0.739 | 1.16 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.24 | 0.428 | |||
| Psychological disability | Q9 Nervousness or difficulty relaxing due to problems with your mouth | ||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.40 | 0.739 | 1.27 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.13 | 0.343 | |||
| Q10 Unsatisfied, embarrassed because of how your mouth looks | |||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.25 | 0.692 | 1.07 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.18 | 0.388 | |||
| Social disability | Q11 Sensitive, irritable due to problems with your mouth | ||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.79 | 0.999 | 1.66 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.13 | 0.343 | |||
| Q12 Difficulty doing your usual work due to problems with your mouth | |||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.55 | 0.722 | 1.36 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.19 | 0.394 | |||
| Handicap | Q13 Feeling of having a less satisfactory life due to problems with your mouth | ||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.57 | 0.753 | 1.47 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.01 | 0.089 | |||
| Q14 Feeling of being unable to lead a normal life due to problems with your mouth | |||||
| Conventional dentures | 1.60 | 0.750 | 1.59 | 0.000 | |
| Dentures with vitamin B12 | 0.01 | 0.089 | |||