The Effects of Untreated Caries on Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life and Body Mass Index in 11-12-Year-Old Children.

Acta Stomatol Croat · 2026 · PMC13068198 · PMID 41971963

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Contrary to expectations, the results demonstrated that children classified as caries-free reported higher mean C-OIDP scores than those with moderate or extensive carious lesions, suggesting an unexpected trend in perceived impact on daily life.

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