Cantidad y características de prótesis dentales parciales removibles en comparación con las totales removibles, realizadas en el Servicio de Odontología del Hospital Nacional de Geriatría y Gerontología, en el periodo comprendido de enero 2015 a diciembre 2018 / Quantity and characteristics of removable partial dental prostheses compared to removable total dental prostheses, performed in the dentistry service of the National Hospital of Geriatrics and Gerontology, in the period of time from January 2015 to December 2018

Objetivo: Analizar el número de prótesis totales en relación a las parciales entregadas en el Servicio de Odontología del Hospital Nacional de Geriatría y Gerontología, en el periodo comprendido de enero 2015 a diciembre 2018". El Servicio de Odontología del HNGG tiene como prestación de servicio la confección de prótesis dentales a escala nacional. El fin de este estudio es comparar y analizar el número de prótesis totales en relación con las parciales entregadas en el Servicio de Odontología del Hospital Nacional de Geriatría y Gerontología, en el periodo comprendido de enero 2015 a diciembre 2018. Metodología: El número de prótesis estudiadas fue de 9.170. El estudio es no experimental, transeccional descriptivo, retrospectivo, donde se observan situaciones no manipulables, basándose en los registros oficiales del laboratorio y clínica dentales. Resultados: 60% de prótesis totales y 40% de prótesis parciales removibles y 50% color A2, 44% color A1 y 6% color A3. Discusión: En este centro se están realizando más prótesis totales que parciales, poniendo en evidencia el deterioro de la salud oral en la población adulta mayor. Resultados principales: Características de las prótesis realizadas por el Servicio de Odontología del Hospital Nacional de Geriatría y Gerontología fueron: 60% de prótesis totales y 40% de prótesis parciales removibles y 50% color A2, 44% color A1 y 6% color A3. Conclusiones principales: Actualmente se está realizando mayor cantidad de prótesis dentales totales removibles que prótesis parciales removibles en un promedio de 60% a 40%. Los colores más solicitados por los pacientes son los tonos blancos.

To analyze the number of total prostheses in relation to the partial ones delivered in the dentistry service of the National Hospital of Geriatrics and Gerontology, in the period of time from January 2015 to December 2018 ". The dental service of the HNGG has the service of making dental prostheses nationwide. The purpose of this study is to compare and analyze the number of total prostheses in relation to the partial ones delivered in the dentistry service of the National Hospital of Geriatrics and Gerontology, in the period of time from January 2015 to December 2018. Methodology: The number of studied prostheses were 9,170 dental prostheses. The study is non-experimental, descriptive transectional, retrospective, where non-manipulable situations are observed, based on the official records of the dental laboratory and clinic. Results: 60% of total dentures and 40% of removable partial dentures and 50% color A2, 44% color A1 and 6% color A3. Discussion: In this center, more total prostheses are being performed than partial ones, highlighting the deterioration of oral health in the older adult population. Main results Characteristics of the prostheses made by the dentistry service of the National Hospital of Geriatrics and Gerontology were: 60% of total prostheses and 40% of removable partial prostheses and 50% color A2, 44% color A1 and 6% color A3. Main conclusions Currently, more total removable dentures are being made tan removable partial dentures, an average of 60% to 40%. Being the color most requested by patients the colors of white tones.

Forensic and reliability analyses of fixed dental prostheses.

This article describes the protocol for determining the cause of failure for retrieved failed implant supported fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) in a clinical study of three-unit bridges. The results of loading of flexure bars of different veneer compositions at different stress rates were presented for two veneer materials (leucite reinforced and fluorapatite glass-ceramic veneers) and a Y-TZP core zirconia ceramic used in the clinical study. From these results, the strengths of the fast loading conditions were used to determine the fracture toughness of these materials. Fractal dimension measurements of the flexure bars and selected FDPs of the same materials demonstrated that the values were the same for both the bars and the FDPs. This allowed the use of fracture toughness values from the flexure bars to determine the strengths of the FDPs. The failure analysis of clinically obtained FDP replicates to determine the size of the fracture initiating cracks was then performed. Using the information from the flexure bars and the size of the fracture initiating cracks for the failed FDPs, the strengths of the FDPs were determined. The clinical failures were determined to be most likely the result of repeated crack growth due to initial overload and continuous use after initial cracking.

The Effects of Dental Status and Chewing Efficiency on the Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life of Nursing-Home Residents.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dental status and chewing efficiency on the oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of nursing-home residents. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted in nine nursing homes. All eligible participants were included, and general and medical data, information about nutritional status and their dental and prosthetic status were collected. Chewing efficiency was assessed by means of a two-colour mixing-ability test. The simple count version of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (SC-GOHAI) was used to evaluate participants' OHRQoL, and the Mini-Mental State Examination to classify the presence of cognitive impairment. Univariate and multivariate regression models were used to analyse data. RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 82.1 (± 9.8) years and most participants suffered from at least very mild cognitive impairment. OHRQoL for all participants (n = 143) and denture wearers only (n = 105) was substantially associated with the type of prosthesis, the presence of natural teeth, the number of functional occluding pairs and dental and denture-related (if applicable) treatment needs. Furthermore, in both model's univariate analysis showed that chewing efficiency also affected OHRQoL. In contrast, multivariate analysis of all participants revealed that only a higher number of functional occluding pairs (C: 0.250; p < 0.001), fewer dental treatment needs (C: -1.733; p = 0.019) and a better nutritional status (C: -1.298; p = 0.048) were relevant for better OHRQoL. For denture wearers, a higher number of functional occluding pairs (C: 0.192; p = 0.011), a better denture condition (C: -2.194; p= 0.003) and a higher body mass index (BMI) (C: 0.145; p = 0.006) were the main variables associated with better OHRQoL among participants. CONCLUSION: Good oral health and oral function, including chewing efficiency, are associated with a high OHRQoL of nursing-home residents. However, few dental treatment needs, well-fitting dentures without treatment needs and a high number of functional occluding pairs seem to be the principal variables for an acceptable OHRQoL of nursing-home residents.

Impact of Seniors Centers on oral health-related quality of life of older adults.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of older adults participating or not in Seniors Centers (SC). METHODS: Two independent samples were compared: older adults who participate in SC (n = 124) and older adults who visited Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) and do not participate in SC (n = 164). The data collected consisted of sociodemographic (sex, age, educational level, marital status, family income) and psychosocial characteristics-Sense of Coherence (SOC), anxiety and depression using HADS, happiness-, and oral clinical evaluation-use and need of dental prosthesis and decayed (D), missing (M), or filled (F) teeth. The resulting OHRQoL was evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). The Mann-Whitney test was used to assess the associations between the independent variables and the OHIP-14. Poisson regression models were also used in the analyses (α=0.05). RESULTS: In the PHC, of the 270 individuals invited to participate in the study, 164 (60.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined; while in the SC, of the 166 individuals invited to participate in the study, 124 (74.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined. After adjustments for sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors, we found that the impact on OHRQoL was 2.8 times higher (95%CI 2.0-4.2) for older adults who did not participate in SC. CONCLUSION: Older adults who participated in SC showed better perception on OHRQoL, independently of sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors.

Impact of seniors centers on oral health-related quality of life of older adults

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of older adults participating or not in Seniors Centers (SC). METHODS Two independent samples were compared: older adults who participate in SC (n = 124) and older adults who visited Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) and do not participate in SC (n = 164). The data collected consisted of sociodemographic (sex, age, educational level, marital status, family income) and psychosocial characteristics—Sense of Coherence (SOC), anxiety and depression using HADS, happiness—, and oral clinical evaluation—use and need of dental prosthesis and decayed (D), missing (M), or filled (F) teeth. The resulting OHRQoL was evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). The Mann-Whitney test was used to assess the associations between the independent variables and the OHIP-14. Poisson regression models were also used in the analyses (α=0.05). RESULTS In the PHC, of the 270 individuals invited to participate in the study, 164 (60.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined; while in the SC, of the 166 individuals invited to participate in the study, 124 (74.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined. After adjustments for sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors, we found that the impact on OHRQoL was 2.8 times higher (95%CI 2.0-4.2) for older adults who did not participate in SC. CONCLUSION Older adults who participated in SC showed better perception on OHRQoL, independently of sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors.

Oral Health Impact Profile: need and use of dental prostheses among Northeast Brazilian independent-living elderly / Oral Health Impact Profile: uso e necessidade de próteses em idosos do nordeste do Brasil

Abstract This study aimed to explore the association between use and need of dental prostheses to the quality of life in elderly individuals in a Referral Center for Elderly Care in the northeastern of Brazil. A cross-sectional study was developed with 199 elderlies of both sexes. Data were collected from clinical examinations (WHO criteria) and a questionnaire regarding socioeconomic status, Oral Health Impact Profile index (OHIP-14) by a single calibrated examiner with Kappa = 0.91. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney test, Poisson regression (p<0,05). The sample consisted of 84.9% women, mean age of 70.02 (sd±6.50) years. There was an independent association between quality of life and the covariates sex and need of dental prostheses. Men showed lower values of the score (PR = 0.734, p = 0.011) than women. Individuals without normative need for dental prostheses showed lower values of OHIP-14 (PR = 0.767; p = 0.003) than those in need.

Resumo O objetivo desse estudo foi verificar a associação entre o uso e a necessidade de prótese dentária e qualidade de vida em idosos de um Centro de Referência de Atenção ao Idoso no Nordeste do Brasil. Um estudo transversal foi desenvolvido com a participação de 199 idosos de ambos os sexos. Os dados clínicos foram coletados conforme a Organização Mundial de Saúde, através de exames clínicos e questionário sobre dados socioeconômicos, índice Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14), por um examinador previamente treinado (kappa=0,91). Os dados foram analisados pelo Mann-Whitney, regressão de Poisson (p>0,05). A amostra consistiu de 84,9% de mulheres, com idade média de 70,02 (dp±6,50) anos. Houve associação independente entre a qualidade de vida e as covariáveis sexo e necessidade de prótese. Idosos do sexo masculino apresentaram menores valores do escore (RP=0,734; p=0,011) do que as mulheres. Indivíduos sem necessidade normativa de prótese dentária apresentaram menores valores do OHIP-14 (RP=0,767; p=0,003) do que aqueles com necessidade.

Oral Health Impact Profile: need and use of dental prostheses among Northeast Brazilian independent-living elderly.

This study aimed to explore the association between use and need of dental prostheses to the quality of life in elderly individuals in a  Referral Center for Elderly Care in the northeastern of Brazil. A cross-sectional study was developed with 199 elderlies of both sexes. Data were collected from clinical examinations (WHO criteria) and a questionnaire regarding socioeconomic status, Oral Health Impact Profile index (OHIP-14) by a single calibrated examiner with Kappa = 0.91. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney test, Poisson regression (p<0,05). The sample consisted of 84.9% women, mean age of 70.02 (sd±6.50) years. There was an independent association between quality of life and the covariates sex and need of dental prostheses. Men showed lower values of the score (PR = 0.734, p = 0.011) than women. Individuals without normative need for dental prostheses showed lower values of OHIP-14 (PR = 0.767; p = 0.003) than those in need.

Autoperception of food conditions of elderly dental prosthetic users. / Autopercepção das condições alimentares de idosos usuários de prótese dentária.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the self-perception of the food conditions of elderly users of dental prosthesis, in order to verify the interference that dental prosthesis has in their feeding. METHODS: The present study counted with 60 elderly, participants of the Centro de Convivência Nair Ventorin Gurgacz (Community Center), aged between 60 and 88 years old. All participants answered to a questionnaire elaborated by the researchers and the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). RESULTS: The elderly who participated in this study, mostly women, used a bimaxillary removable prosthesis for over 30 years; although they classified their nutrition as "good" and did not present preference for specific food consistency, they frequently felt pain while chewing. The average score of the GOHAI was 29.73, considered "low", the index dimension with worst score was physical function, that includes eating, speaking and swallowing. No relation was observed between time of use of dental prosthesis, age and the GOHAI scores. CONCLUSION: The elderly rarely complaint about discomfort or embarrassment on feeding, however, they present an average lower than expected in the GOHAI index, which indicates that, although they do not report it, many deteriorations, that seem to be natural may be happening and may be the cause of worst quality of life.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a autopercepção das condições alimentares de idosos usuários de prótese dentária, verificando sua interferência na alimentação. MÉTODO: Participaram 60 idosos com idade entre 60 e 88 anos, usuários de prótese dentária total ou parcial, que frequentam assiduamente o Centro de Convivência Nair Ventorin Gurgacz ­ FAG em Cascavel, Paraná. Todos os indivíduos responderam a um questionário de identificação e ao protocolo Índice de Determinação da Saúde Bucal Geriátrica (GOHAI). RESULTADOS: Os idosos do estudo, maioria mulheres e usuários de prótese removível bimaxilar com mais de 30 anos, classificam sua alimentação como "boa" e não possuem preferência por consistência alimentar, embora frequentemente sintam dor ao mastigar os alimentos. A média pontuada no protocolo GOHAI foi classificada como "ruim" e o maior prejuízo dos idosos ocorreu no domínio físico, que engloba questões relacionadas à mastigação, deglutição e fala. Não foram constatadas relações entre o tempo de utilização da prótese dentária com a idade e os escores do GOHAI. CONCLUSÃO: Embora os idosos raramente tenham queixa sobre o modo de se alimentar, referindo desconforto ou constrangimento, apresentam uma média abaixo do esperado no protocolo, indicando que, ainda que não relatem, muitas modificações podem estar acontecendo, gradativamente, e que soam como naturais, gerando prejuízos à qualidade de vida em alimentação do idoso.

Prosthetic treatment in the adult French population: Prevalence and relation with demographic, socioeconomic and medical characteristics.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of dental prosthetic treatment and to investigate the demographic, social, economic and medical factors associated with the use of fixed and removable dentures in a representative sample of adults living in France. METHODS: The data were obtained from the 2002-2003 Decennial Health Survey, a cross-sectional study of a representative sample of the population living in France, which included 29,679 adults. Information was collected by interview. The variables collected were fixed denture, removable denture, age, gender, number of children, area of residence, nationality, educational attainment, family social status, employment status, annual household income per capita, supplementary insurance, chronic disease, eyesight problems/glasses, hearing problems/hearing aids. Multinomial logistic regression models were used to study the relationship between prosthetic treatment and demographic, socioeconomic and medical characteristics unadjusted, adjusted for age and adjusted for all the characteristics. RESULTS: The prevalence of prosthetic treatment was 34.6% (95% confidence interval (CI): [34.1; 35.2]) for fixed prosthetic dentures and 13.8% (95% CI: [13.4; 14.2]) for removable prosthetic dentures. We showed a gradient between educational attainment and removable dentures; the odds ratio adjusted for all the variables (aOR) associated with no or primary education compared to post-secondary education was 2.56; 95% CI: [2.09; 3.13]. When annual household income per capita was low, subjects were less likely to report fixed dentures (aOR=0.68; 95% CI: [0.62; 0.75]) than those with high annual household income per capita. Individuals without insurance less often reported fixed dentures than those with private insurance. Those reporting chronic disease were less likely to report fixed dentures (aOR=0.87; 95% CI: [0.79; 0.95]) but more likely to report removable dentures (aOR=1.29; 95% CI: [1.17; 1.43]) than those without chronic disease. CONCLUSION: This study reveals social, economic and medical inequalities in fixed and removable prosthetic treatment among adults in France.

Oral health condition of elderly people with Parkinson disease / Condição de saúde bucal de idosos com doença de Parkinson

The oral hygiene of individuals with Parkinson disease (PD) is markedly impaired by difficulties in toothbrushing due to motor impairment and tremors. Additionally, it appears that other features associated with PD have an impact on the quality of oral health. Objective: this cross-sectional observational study characterized the oral health condition of individuals with PD. Methods: fifty individuals with PD, aged 53 to 94 years, users of medication for such condition were examined. The research participants had their oral cavities examined to assess prosthetic use and need; index of Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT); Community Periodontal Index (CPI); Periodontal Attachment Loss (PAL); and oral mucosa. In addition, a questionnaire was applied to obtain personal data, general health, and oral health. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: a high prosthetic use was observed in the upper arch (92%), while the lower arch revealed high prosthetic need (66%). The DMFT index showed a high number of missing teeth, CPI showed a prevalence of 43% of dental calculus, and PAL revealed 28% of attachment loss of 4-5 mm. The most frequent findings in the assessment of oral mucosa were denture stomatitis and inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia. Conclusion: PD patients refer xerostomia and present high number of missing teeth, a minority of healthy teeth, and oral lesions, representing a target population for specialized oral health care. (AU)

A higiene bucal de indivíduos com doença de Parkinson (DP) é claramente prejudicada por dificuldades na escovação devido ao comprometimento motor e aos tremores. Além disso, outros aspectos relacionados à doença parecem impactar a qualidade da saúde bucal. Objetivo: este estudo observacional seccional caracterizou a condição de saúde bucal de indivíduos com DP. Métodos: foram examinados cinquenta indivíduos com DP, com idades variando entre 53 e 94 anos, que utilizavam medicamentos para DP. Os participantes da pesquisa foram submetidos a exame bucal para avaliar: uso e necessidade de prótese, índice de dentes cariados, perdidos e obturados (CPOD), Índice Periodontal Comunitário (IPC), Índice de Perda de Inserção Periodontal (PIP) e mucosa bucal. Além disso, foi aplicado um questionário para obtenção de dados pessoais e sobre saúde geral e saúde bucal. Os dados foram analisados usando estatística descritiva. Resultados: observou-se alto percentual de uso de prótese superior (92%), enquanto o arco inferior apresentou elevada necessidade de prótese (66%). O CPOD revelou um alto número de dentes perdidos; o IPC apresentou prevalência de 43% de cálculo dentário; e o PIP revelou 28% de perda de inserção de 4-5 mm. Os achados mais frequentes na avaliação da mucosa bucal foram estomatite por dentadura e hiperplasia fibrosa inflamatória. Conclusão: os indivíduos com DP mencionam xerostomia, apresentam alto número de dentes faltantes, um número reduzido de dentes saudáveis e lesões bucais, representando uma população-alvo para o cuidado de saúde bucal especializado. (AU)

Prospective cohort of adult oral health in Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the methodological aspects of a Prospective Cohort Study of adult oral health in Piracicaba, Brazil. RESULTS: This Prospective Cohort Study evaluated adults (20-64 years old) between the years of 2011 and 2015, in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil. The main objective was to evaluate the risk factors for tooth loss in adults. Data were collected at households and selected via probabilistic sampling, through clinical examination of caries, considering as variables the decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth index, need for caries treatment, periodontal disease (Community Periodontal Index and Periodontal Attachment Loss), use and need for dental prosthesis, and presence of visible biofilm. A questionnaire about demographic, socioeconomic and health habits, use of dental services, self-perceived quality of life (Oral Health Impact Profile-14) and health literacy (14-item Health Literacy Scale) was also employed. In 2011, 248 adults participated, and in 2015, 143 (follow-up rate = 57.7%). Despite the follow-up sample loss, most sociodemographic characteristics remained in the participant sample: for example, women (72.0%) (p = 0.534), family income between R$545,00 and R$1090,00 (63.9%) (p = 0.920), above 11 years of education (53.1%) (p = 0.200) and belonging to middle class (67.1%) (p = 0.909).

Prevalence of chewing difficulty among adults and associated factors. / Prevalência de dificuldade na mastigação e fatores associados em adultos.

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of chewing difficulty and associated factors in adults aged 20 to 59 years in Patos, in the State of Paraiba in the Northeast Region of Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a random sample of 532 participants. The outcome chewing impairment was assessed using the question "How often do you have difficulty eating due to problems with your teeth or dentures?". Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were estimated using Poisson regression. The prevalence of chewing difficulty was 30.5%. An association remained between the following variables and chewing difficulty in the final multivariate models: age group, schooling, being a smoker/non-smoker, length of time since last visit to the dentist, severe tooth loss, absence of functional dentitions, dental prosthesis use, need for a dental prosthesis, oral pain, and signs and symptoms of TMJ dysfunction. The magnitude of the associations between the variables and chewing difficulty, notably tooth loss and the need for a dental prosthesis, emphasize the importance of subjective indicators for assessing the oral health status of adults and shows that chewing difficulty is associated with a range of multi-dimensional factors.

O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar a prevalência de dificuldade na mastigação e fatores associados em adultos de 20 a 59 anos em Patos, PB, Nordeste, Brasil. Foi realizado um estudo transversal com uma amostra aleatória de 532 indivíduos. A dificuldade na mastigação foi avaliada por meio de pergunta sobre dificuldade causada por problemas com dentes ou dentadura. Foram realizadas análises descritiva, bivariada e multivariada por meio de regressão de Poisson. A prevalência de dificuldade na mastigação foi de 30,5%. Na análise multivariada, os fatores associados à dificuldade na mastigação foram: faixa etária, escolaridade, tempo desde a última consulta, perda dentária severa, ausência de dentição funcional, uso e necessidade de prótese dentária, dor de origem dental e sinais e sintomas de alterações na ATM. A magnitude das associações entre as variáveis, com destaque para perda dentária e necessidade de prótese dentária, reforça a importância deste indicador subjetivo na avaliação da condição de saúde bucal dos indivíduos adultos e mostra que a dificuldade na mastigação está associada a uma estrutura multidimensional de fatores.

Prevalência de dificuldade na mastigação e fatores associados em adultos / Prevalence of chewing difficulty among adults and associated factors

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar a prevalência de dificuldade na mastigação e fatores associados em adultos de 20 a 59 anos em Patos, PB, Nordeste, Brasil. Foi realizado um estudo transversal com uma amostra aleatória de 532 indivíduos. A dificuldade na mastigação foi avaliada por meio de pergunta sobre dificuldade causada por problemas com dentes ou dentadura. Foram realizadas análises descritiva, bivariada e multivariada por meio de regressão de Poisson. A prevalência de dificuldade na mastigação foi de 30,5%. Na análise multivariada, os fatores associados à dificuldade na mastigação foram: faixa etária, escolaridade, tempo desde a última consulta, perda dentária severa, ausência de dentição funcional, uso e necessidade de prótese dentária, dor de origem dental e sinais e sintomas de alterações na ATM. A magnitude das associações entre as variáveis, com destaque para perda dentária e necessidade de prótese dentária, reforça a importância deste indicador subjetivo na avaliação da condição de saúde bucal dos indivíduos adultos e mostra que a dificuldade na mastigação está associada a uma estrutura multidimensional de fatores.

Abstract The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of chewing difficulty and associated factors in adults aged 20 to 59 years in Patos, in the State of Paraiba in the Northeast Region of Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a random sample of 532 participants. The outcome chewing impairment was assessed using the question "How often do you have difficulty eating due to problems with your teeth or dentures?". Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were estimated using Poisson regression. The prevalence of chewing difficulty was 30.5%. An association remained between the following variables and chewing difficulty in the final multivariate models: age group, schooling, being a smoker/non-smoker, length of time since last visit to the dentist, severe tooth loss, absence of functional dentitions, dental prosthesis use, need for a dental prosthesis, oral pain, and signs and symptoms of TMJ dysfunction. The magnitude of the associations between the variables and chewing difficulty, notably tooth loss and the need for a dental prosthesis, emphasize the importance of subjective indicators for assessing the oral health status of adults and shows that chewing difficulty is associated with a range of multi-dimensional factors.

Oral health profile among community-dwellingelderly and its association with self-rated oral health. / Perfil de saúde bucal de idosos não institucionalizados e sua associaçãocom autoavaliação da saúde bucal.

INTRODUCTION: The use of dental prosthesis and the tooth loss in elderly people are associated with significant impact on the overall health and quality of life. Continuous assessment of oral health profile in this population is important for planning the actions and policies of the area. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of tooth loss and use of dental prosthesis among the elderly people in different periods, to evaluate the association between functional dentition (20 teeth or more) and socioeconomic factors, and to evaluate the impact of tooth loss and use of dental prosthesis on self-rated oral health. METHODS: Thesample consisted of people aged 60 years and older who participated in the Health, Well-Being, and Aging Study (SABE). Data from the years 2000, 2006, and 2010 were used to assess the prevalence of tooth loss and use of dental prosthesis. Analysis of the factors associated with the functional dentition and self-rated oral health was based on the data collected in 2010. Comparison of oral health profile over the 3 years was done through descriptive analysis and comparison of confidence intervals. Multiple logistic regression models were used to assess the factors associated with functional dentition and self-rated oral health. RESULTS: The prevalence of tooth loss and use of dental prosthesis remained constant over the three periods analyzed. Functional dentition was significantly associated with education, sex, and race/gender. Individuals in need of dental prosthesis and with periodontal pocket were more likely to report poor oral health. CONCLUSION: There was no reduction in the prevalence of tooth loss and in the use of dental prosthesis over 10 years. Functional dentition is associated with socioeconomic inequalities. Self-rated oral health is associated with the need of dental prosthesis.

INTRODUÇÃO: O uso de prótese e a perda dentária em idosos estão associados a impactos significativos na saúde geral e na qualidade de vida. A avaliação contínua do perfil de saúde bucal dessa população é importante para o planejamento das ações e políticas da área. OBJETIVO: Foram objetivos deste trabalho avaliar a prevalência de perda dentária e uso de próteses entre idosos em diferentes períodos, verificar as características sociodemográficas associadas à dentição funcional (mais de 20 dentes) e avaliar o impacto do uso de prótese e da perda dentária na autoavaliação da saúde bucal. MÉTODOS: A amostra foi composta por pessoas de 60 anos ou mais, participantes do Estudo Saúde, Bem-Estar e Envelhecimento (SABE). A avaliação da prevalência de perda dental e uso de próteses foi feita a partir da comparação dos dados coletados nos anos de 2000, 2006 e 2010. As análises dos fatores associados à dentição funcional e autoavaliação de saúde bucal foram realizadas com base nos dados coletados no ano de 2010. A comparação do perfil de saúde bucal ao longo dos três períodos foi feita por meio de análises descritivas e comparação de intervalos de confiança. Realizou-se análise de regressão logística múltipla para avaliar os fatores associados à dentição funcional e à autoavaliação da saúde bucal. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de perda dental e uso de próteses se manteve constante ao longo dos três anos analisados. A dentição funcional foi significativamente associada à escolaridade, sexo e cor/gênero. Idosos com necessidade de próteses e bolsa periodontal apresentaram mais chances de autoavaliação ruim. CONCLUSÃO: Não houve redução da prevalência de perda dentária e uso de próteses ao longo de dez anos na população estudada. A dentição funcional está associada a desigualdades sociodemográficas. A autoavaliação de saúde bucal está associada à necessidade de próteses.

Prosthetic dental restorations in Swedish samples: prevalence and agreement between self-report, clinical findings, and influence on quality of life.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of dental prosthetic restorations in an adult population, to study the agreement between self-reports and clinical findings of prosthetic restorations, and to study answers from a questionnaire in relation to the prevalence of prosthetic restorations. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A questionnaire was sent to a sample of 10,000 adults. A further sample of 1000 individuals was invited to answer the questionnaire and also participate in a clinical study. The agreement between self-report and clinical findings was analyzed, as were the associations between prosthetic restorations and questionnaire responses, using the chi2 test. RESULTS: A total of 40% of the sample had fixed dental prostheses (FDP), 2.7% had removable dentures. The agreement between self-report and clinical findings was 93%. 34.7% of the individuals with no prosthetic restorations were university graduates and 4% of individuals with removable complete dentures. Oral health had the greatest impact on the quality of life of younger individuals with FDP, with an OHIP-14 (Oral Health Impact Profile) score of 7.3 for the age group 20-39 years compared to 4.9 for the age group 65-89 years. CONCLUSION: The questionnaire method can be a cost-effective way to determine the prevalence of prosthetic restorations.

Autopercepção das condições alimentares de idosos usuários de prótese dentária / Autoperception of food conditions of elderly dental prosthetic users

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a autopercepção das condições alimentares de idosos usuários de prótese dentária, verificando sua interferência na alimentação. Método Participaram 60 idosos com idade entre 60 e 88 anos, usuários de prótese dentária total ou parcial, que frequentam assiduamente o Centro de Convivência Nair Ventorin Gurgacz - FAG em Cascavel, Paraná. Todos os indivíduos responderam a um questionário de identificação e ao protocolo Índice de Determinação da Saúde Bucal Geriátrica (GOHAI). Resultados Os idosos do estudo, maioria mulheres e usuários de prótese removível bimaxilar com mais de 30 anos, classificam sua alimentação como "boa" e não possuem preferência por consistência alimentar, embora frequentemente sintam dor ao mastigar os alimentos. A média pontuada no protocolo GOHAI foi classificada como "ruim" e o maior prejuízo dos idosos ocorreu no domínio físico, que engloba questões relacionadas à mastigação, deglutição e fala. Não foram constatadas relações entre o tempo de utilização da prótese dentária com a idade e os escores do GOHAI. Conclusão Embora os idosos raramente tenham queixa sobre o modo de se alimentar, referindo desconforto ou constrangimento, apresentam uma média abaixo do esperado no protocolo, indicando que, ainda que não relatem, muitas modificações podem estar acontecendo, gradativamente, e que soam como naturais, gerando prejuízos à qualidade de vida em alimentação do idoso.

ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the self-perception of the food conditions of elderly users of dental prosthesis, in order to verify the interference that dental prosthesis has in their feeding. Methods The present study counted with 60 elderly, participants of the Centro de Convivência Nair Ventorin Gurgacz (Community Center), aged between 60 and 88 years old. All participants answered to a questionnaire elaborated by the researchers and the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). Results The elderly who participated in this study, mostly women, used a bimaxillary removable prosthesis for over 30 years; although they classified their nutrition as "good" and did not present preference for specific food consistency, they frequently felt pain while chewing. The average score of the GOHAI was 29.73, considered "low", the index dimension with worst score was physical function, that includes eating, speaking and swallowing. No relation was observed between time of use of dental prosthesis, age and the GOHAI scores. Conclusion The elderly rarely complaint about discomfort or embarrassment on feeding, however, they present an average lower than expected in the GOHAI index, which indicates that, although they do not report it, many deteriorations, that seem to be natural may be happening and may be the cause of worst quality of life.

Lack of association between dietary inflammatory index and low impact fractures in the Brazilian population: the Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (BRAZOS)

Abstract Introduction: Adequate nutrition, including intake of dietary calcium and vitamin D, is important to maintain bone health. Evidence suggests that a deficiency in micronutrients may contribute to bone loss during aging and exert generalized effects on chronic inflammation. Recently, the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) was developed to assess the inflammatory potential of individual diets. Our aim was to evaluate the DII in a representative sample and verify its association with low-impact fractures. Methods: Individuals from The Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (BRAZOS) database had their DII calculated. BRAZOS is an important cross-sectional epidemiological study carried out with a representative sample of men and women ≥40 years old. The research was conducted through in-home interviews administered by a trained team. Nutrition Database System for Research (NDSR) software was used to analyze data on the intake of nutrients, which were employed to calculate the DII using Statistical Analysis Software (SAS®) and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS®) to assess its association with low-impact fractures. Results: A total of 2269 subjects had their DII score calculated using information from 24-h recall data. Males had lower DII than females (DII = 1.12 ± 1.04 vs DII = 1.24 ± 0.99, p = 0.012). Women taking statins had lower DII (DII = 0.65 ±1.14 vs DII + 1.26 ± 0.98, p = 0.002), indicating a greater potential for diet-related anti-inflammatory effects. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that women might have a pro-inflammatory diet pattern compared to men. However, we did not find any association between DII scores and low-impact fractures.

Life course socioeconomic inequalities and oral health status in later life: ELSI-Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between life course socioeconomic conditions and two oral health outcomes (edentulism and use of dental prostheses among individuals with severe tooth loss) among older Brazilian adults. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study with data from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSI-Brazil) which includes information on persons aged 50 years or older residing in 70 municipalities across the five great Brazilian regions. Regression models using life history information were used to investigate the relation between childhood (parental education) and adulthood (own education and wealth) socioeconomic circumstances and edentulism and use of dental prostheses. Slope index of inequality and relative index of inequality for edentulism and use of dental prostheses assessed socioeconomic inequalities in both outcomes. RESULTS: Approximately 28.8% of the individuals were edentulous and among those with severe tooth loss 80% used dental prostheses. Significant absolute and relative inequalities were found for edentulism and use of dental prostheses. The magnitude of edentulism was higher among individuals with lower levels of socioeconomic position during childhood, irrespective of their current socioeconomic position. Absolute and relative inequalities related to the use of dental prostheses were not related to childhood socioeconomic position. CONCLUSIONS: These findings substantiate the association between life course socioeconomic circumstances and oral health in older adulthood, although use of dental prostheses was not related to childhood socioeconomic position. The study also highlights the long-lasting relation between childhood socioeconomic inequalities and oral health through the life course.

The 4th National Oral Health Survey in the Mainland of China: Background and Methodology.

Oral disease patterns change over time and it is important to conduct epidemiological surveillance population surveys regularly to monitor the situation. The overall objectives of the present survey were: (1) to describe the oral health status of Chinese children and adults in the 2015-2016 4th National Oral Health Survey; (2) to investigate the oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among children and adults; (3) to explore the association among sociodemographic characteristics, oral health behaviours, and the oral health status of Chinese children and adults. A national oral health survey was conducted among a representative sample of Chinese children and adults. Local residents from the five age groups - 3 to 5 years, 12 to 15 years, 35 to 44 years, 55 to 64 years, and 65 to 74 years - were selected. A multi-stage cluster sampling method was adopted for the identification of participants. All 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities of the mainland of China were included. All participants were clinically examined and information on their oral health status, including oral mucosal lesions, dental caries experience, periodontal health status, dental fluorosis, and dental prosthesis status, was collected according to the procedures and criteria recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). A calibration training programme and quality control procedures were conducted to ensure the reliability of the findings. Information on sociodemographic background, oral health behaviours, knowledge and attitude was also collected from all five age groups through a questionnaire survey.

Case-control study of oral disease indexes in individuals with head and neck cancer after antineoplastic therapy.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the oral health of patients with head and neck cancer after antineoplastic treatment, and to compare them with patients with no history of cancer. METHODS: A total of 75 patients, divided into Study Group, composed of individuals after antineoplastic treatment (n=30), and Control Group, with individuals with no history of cancer (n=45), aged 37 to 79 years. The oral health status was evaluated through the index of decayed, missing or filled permanent teeth (DMFT), community periodontal index and evaluation of the use and need of prosthesis. All of these items were evaluated according to the criteria recommended by the World Health Organization. The statistical analysis was descriptive and used the Pearson's χ2 test. RESULTS: The community periodontal index was higher in the Study Group when compared to the Control Group (p<0.0001). The need for an upper (p<0.001) and lower (p<0.0001) prostheses was higher in the Study Group. Also, the use of upper prosthesis was higher in the Study Group (p<0.002). The missing or filled permanent teeth index between the two groups (p>0.0506) and the use of lower prosthesis (p>0.214) did not present a relevant statistical difference. CONCLUSION: Periodontal disease and edentulism are the most significant changes in individuals who received antineoplastic therapy for head and neck cancer as well as greater need for oral rehabilitation.