PURPOSE: This study described oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) before and after treatment in patients with fixed, removable, and complete dentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: OHRQoL was measured using the German version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-G) in a convenience sample of 107 prosthodontic patients at baseline and 1 and 6 to 12 […]

Edentulism is a key indicator of the oral health status of populations and is associated with reduced quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To describe temporal trends in the prevalence of edentulism in the Australian adult population. METHODS: Data were obtained from four national surveys of persons aged 15 years and over conducted in 1979, 1987/88, 1994 […]