Table 1 The theoretical domains and functional items of the original short form of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14)

Functional Limitation

Q1. Have you had trouble pronouncing any words because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Q2. Have you felt that your sense of taste has worsened because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Pain & Discomfort

Q3. Have you had painful aching in your mouth?

Q4. Have you found it uncomfortable to eat any foods because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Psychological Discomfort

Q5. Have you been self-conscious because of your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Q6. Have you felt tense because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Physical Disability

7. Has your diet been unsatisfactory because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Q8. Have you had to interrupt meals because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Psychological Disability

Q9. Have you found it difficult to relax because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Q10. Have you been a bit embarrassed because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Social Disability

Q11. Have you been a bit irritable with other people because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Q12. Have you had difficulty doing your usual jobs because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Handicap

Q13. Have you felt that life in general was less satisfying because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?

Q14. Have you been totally unable to function because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?