Food intake, masticatory function, tooth mobility, loss of posterior support, and diminished quality of life are associated with more advanced periodontitis stage diagnosis.
Samantha N M R UyKe DengChris Tat Cheun FokMelissa Rachel FokGeorgios PelekosMaurizio S TonettiPublished in: Journal of clinical periodontology (2022)
Subjects with stage IV periodontitis are characterized by a specific set of signs and symptoms of advanced periodontal breakdown and functional impairment, which impact on the quality of life and masticatory function/food intake choices. Stage IV periodontitis captures a clinical entity with distinct features and treatment needs. This study is registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03928080).
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