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Table 2 Exclusion criteria applied for eligibility assessment of full-text papers and number of exclusions

From: Tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Reason for exclusion (eligibility)

Number of studies excluded

Incomplete sample information

10

   • Sampling method unclear

 

   • Age distribution not stated

 

   • Gender distribution not stated

 

Insufficient methods (information)

26

   • No clinical examination or validated 'self tooth count' form not used

 

   • Measure for satisfaction or OHRQoL not clearly described

 

   • Details of replacement not explicit

 

OHRQoL outcomes not related to (management of) tooth loss

73

Mistakenly included on the basis of abstract

20

Total

129