Patient-reported outcomes after one year of periodontal treatment at public specialist dental clinics in Peninsular Malaysia
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Background Success of most periodontal treatment modalities as demonstrated by clinical parameters is well-established. These measurements, however, do not capture the full impact of treatment on the oral health status and health-related quality of life (QoL) of the patients. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of periodontal treatment provided at selected government specialist dental clinics using patient-reported outcomes.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012