From: Impact of maxillary sinus augmentation on oral health-related quality of life
Item | Mean ± SD before sinus lift | Mean ± SD after sinus lift | p value |
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Have you had difficulty chewing any foods? | 1.6 ± 1.2 | 0.4 ± 0.7 | <0.001 |
Have you had to avoid eating some foods? | 1.1 ± 1.2 | 0.3 ± 0.7 | <0.001 |
Have you felt that your sense of taste was impaired? | 0.4 ± 0.8 | 0.1 ± 0.5 | <0.001 |
Have you had trouble pronouncing any words? | 0.6 ± 0.9 | 0.2 ± 0.6 | <0.001 |
Have you been unable to brush your teeth properly? | 0.6 ± 0.8 | 0.3 ± 0.6 | <0.001 |
Have you felt that your breath has been stale? | 0.7 ± 1.0 | 0.4 ± 0.6 | <0.001 |