Abstract:Objective
This study aimed to evaluate whether sense of coherence (SOC) mediates the association between temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) and general quality of life (QoL) in Brazilian elders.
Methods
Informations on sociodemographic, psychological, and presence or absence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) were collected by trained dentists among non‐institutionalized elders (n = 110). OHRQoL was measured with the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP‐14) and QoL… Show more
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