Wearing conventional complete dentures has a significant impact on OHRQOL. This impact is moderated by the styles a patient uses to cope with stress. Using emotional support has a positive effect on OHRQOL, while other coping styles, namely instrumental support, behavioral disengagement, substance abuse, denial, and religion are significant negative predictors of OHRQOL.
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