The impact of perceived gingival recession on oral health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional study of Saudi adults.

This cross-sectional survey of 619 Saudi adults found that self-reported gingival recession was significantly associated with reduced oral health-related quality of life, particularly affecting eating ability and causing psychological distress such as self-consciousness and embarrassment.

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