Oral Health-related Quality of Life among Rural Adults with Untreated Dental Caries and Symptoms Suggestive of Pulpal or Periapical Disease in North Sumatra: A Pilot Study
Martha Hasianna Purba, Trimurni Abidin & Sondang Pintauli · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2026
Background: Untreated dental caries can progress to pulpal inflammation, necrosis, and periapical disease, but its patient-reported consequences remain poorly documented in rural Indonesian communities. Objective: To describe dental caries experience and oral health-related quali...
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10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3404