Clinical Study

Study of Emotional Effects of Tooth Loss in an Aging North Indian Community

Table 4

Restriction in activities (%).

RestrictionEdentulous ( 𝑛 = 1 2 8 )Partially edentulous with dentures ( 𝑛 = 1 4 0 )Partially edentulous without dentures ( 𝑛 = 1 3 2 ) 𝑃

Restricted food choice6163450.04
Avoid eating out613120.16
Avoid going out51120.2
Enjoyed food less526030<0.001
Avoided laughing613120.29
Avoided social Relationships3860.39