Perceived xerostomia, stress and periodontal status impact on elderly oral health-related quality of life: findings from a cross-sectional survey

Perceived xerostomia, stress and periodontal status impact on elderly oral health-related quality of life: findings from a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background To investigate if self-perceived xerostomia and stress are significant variables on the Oral-Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of elderly patients, considering the periodontal status, oral hygiene habits and sociodemographic characteristics simultaneously. Methods The study...

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Main Authors: João Botelho, Vanessa Machado, Luís Proença, Maria João Oliveira, Maria Alzira Cavacas, Luís Amaro, Artur Águas, José João Mendes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Xerostomia
Stress
Elders
Oral health-related quality of life
Periodontitis
Tooth loss
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-01183-7

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