Periodontal disease assessed by loss of attachment (LOA / clinical attachment loss) vs Individuals without periodontal disease (by LOA)
Oral health-related quality of life · Indian adults and elderly (general, police, teachers, institutionalised)
Dichotomous evidence for periodontal disease (LOA) and OHRQoL was inconsistent across three studies; ungraded.
1 finding from 1 review
- Impact of oral conditions on oral health-related quality of life among Indians- a systematic review and Meta-analysis. 2023 All outcomesIndia; community-based and institutional settings across multiple statesPeriodontal disease (LOA) and QoL (dichotomous): two studies found a significant association (Saxena 2018, Abhishek 2016), one denied it (Nagarajappa 2015, P=0.687). Not pooled.3 studiesGRADE not reported