Periodontal status, perceived stress, diabetes mellitus and oral hygiene care on quality of life: a structural equation modelling analysis

Abstract Background To determine if periodontal risk assessment (PRA), the number of missing teeth, diabetes mellitus (DM), perceived stress and interproximal cleaning are associated with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), using Andersen’s behavioral modelling (ABM). Material and methods...

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Main Authors: Vanessa Machado, João Botelho, Luís Proença, Ricardo Alves, Maria João Oliveira, Luís Amaro, Artur Águas, José João Mendes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-01219-y