Effects of dropping out of dental treatment on the oral health-related quality of life among middle-aged subjects using web research.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The oral health-related quality of life has recently been reported to be a rather important aspect of general health. Dropping out of dental treatment has long been a problem plaguing oral health. However, the relationship between dropout for dental treatment and the oral health-related quality of life is unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the oral health-related quality of life in patients who dropped out of dental treatment.

Materials and methods

We conducted a questionnaire-based investigation using web research. The participants were allocated to two groups (dropout group and maintenance group). The dropout group included participants who had stopped visiting their dental office in the past and had not revisited in the last decade. The mainte

SUBMITTER: Kato T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6209193 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature