Association between the treatment choice of implant-supported fixed partial dentures and oral health-related quality of life in patients with a shortened dental arch: A preliminary observational study

• Main Authors: Takumi Yokoi (Author), Yuriko Kusumoto (Author), Yuka Abe (Author), Hiroyuki Watanabe (Author), Minoru Sanda (Author), Maoko Hara (Author), Takashi Matsumoto (Author), Kazuyoshi Baba (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: In cases of missing posterior teeth, treatment modalities based on the shortened dental arch (SDA) concept may be a viable alternative. However, the association between oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and patients' treatment decisions remains unclear. This study...