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Tooth Loss, Sociodemographic Conditions and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in the Elderly
Aguiar, Adriana Drummond de; Oliveira, Elizabeth Regina Araújo de; Miotto, Maria Helena Monteiro de Barros.
  • Aguiar, Adriana Drummond de; Federal University of Espírito Santo. Vitória. BR
  • Oliveira, Elizabeth Regina Araújo de; Federal University of Espírito Santo. Vitória. BR
  • Miotto, Maria Helena Monteiro de Barros; Federal University of Espírito Santo. Vitória. BR
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1365238
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Objective:

To verify the association between impacts produced by tooth loss and sociodemographic variables in the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in the elderly. Material and

Methods:

This is an analytical cross-sectional study carried out in the municipality of Vitória/ES, Brazil, which sample was composed of 402 older adults. The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) was used to measure the individuals' OHRQoL. For data analysis, descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed using the Fisher's exact test and the Mantel-Haenzsel test to assess the effects of combined dimensions. The significance level adopted was 5%. To assess the strength of association between independent variables and dimensions, Odds-Ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated.

Results:

The prevalence of negative impact on OHRQoL in the elderly was 32.6%. The greatest impact perception was found in individuals with up to 10 years of schooling (p=0.021 and OR=1.602), with need for removable partial dentures (p=0.000 and OR=2.873) and those who did not accept the loss of dental elements (p=0.000 and OR=3.064).

Conclusion:

Older female adults with socioeconomic class C/D-E, with up to 10 years of schooling, who lost 11 or more teeth, who declared the need for removable partial dentures, suffered greater impacts caused by tooth loss on OHRQoL.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Quality of Life / Aged / Oral Health / Dental Care for Aged / Tooth Loss / Sickness Impact Profile Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Espírito Santo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Quality of Life / Aged / Oral Health / Dental Care for Aged / Tooth Loss / Sickness Impact Profile Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Espírito Santo/BR