Impact of Periodontal Therapy on Function and Quality of Life in Stage III Periodontitis.

Patients with advanced periodontitis showed worse chewing ability and quality of life than healthy controls; comprehensive periodontal therapy significantly improved clinical measures, chewing performance, and quality-of-life scores, though tooth mobility did not change.

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