Oral health conditions of institutionalized older adults and associated factors / Condições de saúde bucal de idosos institucionalizados e seus fatores associados

INTRODUCTION: The growth of the Brazilian older adult population has influenced the increased demand for institutionalization for this public, which usually has poor oral health conditions such as edentulism. OBJECTIVE: To characterize the oral health conditions and verify the variables related to the edentulism of institutionalized older adults and verify the relation of the time of institutionalization with oral health. METHODS: It was a cross-sectional study conducted with 512 institutionalized older adults in which the sociodemographic profile, general health conditions, and oral health care and conditions were evaluated by clinical exams, consultations of medical records, and structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences using the Pearson Chi-square and Fisher's Exact tests and a logistic regression model using a 95% confidence level. RESULTS: A high DMFT (29.4), high prevalence of complete edentulism (61.3%), high need for maxillary (73.6%), and mandibular oral rehabilitation (56.8%) were observed. Edentulism was associated with older age (p<0.001), lower schooling (p<0.001) and non-retirement (p=0.031). It was found that longer institutionalization time remained associated with edentulism even when adjusted by sociodemographic and general health variables (p=0.013). It was also associated with the absence of brushing (p=0.024) and a lower frequency of tooth, gum, and prosthesis brushing (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: It is suggested to establish oral health care routines within long-term institutions for the effective maintenance of oral health throughout the institutionalization time.

INTRODUÇÃO: O crescimento da população idosa brasileira tem influenciado no aumento da procura por institucionalização para esse público, que costuma apresentar precárias condições de saúde bucal como o edentulismo. OBJETIVO: Caracterizar as condições de saúde bucal e verificar as variáveis relacionadas ao edentulismo de idosos institucionalizados, além verificar a relação do tempo de institucionalização com a saúde bucal. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com 512 idosos institucionalizados em que o perfil sociodemográfico, as condições gerais de saúde e os cuidados e condições de saúde bucal foram avaliados por meio de exames clínicos, consultas a prontuários e questionários estruturados. Os dados foram analisados no Statistical Package for the Social Sciences por meio dos testes Qui-quadrado de Pearson e Exato de Fisher e um modelo de regressão logística com nível de confiança de 95%. RESULTADOS: Observou-se alto CPOD (29,4), alta prevalência de edentulismo total (61,3%), alta necessidade de reabilitação oral maxilar (73,6%) e mandibular (56,8%). O edentulismo esteve associado a maior idade (p<0,001), menor escolaridade (p<0,001) e ausência de aposentadoria (p=0,031). Verificou-se que o maior tempo de institucionalização permaneceu associado ao edentulismo mesmo quando ajustado por variáveis sociodemográficas e de saúde geral (p=0,013). Além disso, também esteve associado à ausência de escovação (p=0,024) e menor frequência de escovação de dentes, gengivas e próteses (p<0,001). CONCLUSÃO: Sugere-se estabelecer rotinas de atenção à saúde bucal nas instituições de longa permanência para a manutenção efetiva da saúde bucal ao longo do tempo de institucionalização.

Impact of xerostomia and the use of dental prosthesis on the quality of life of elderly: a cross-sectional study

Aim: To evaluate the impact of xerostomia, edentulism, use of dental prosthesis, and presence of chronic diseases on quality of life in relation to oral health in institutionalized elderly individuals. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was administered containing the following instruments: Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14), which measures the quality of life related to oral health; the Summated Xerostomia Inventory questionnaire (SXI-PL) for evaluation of xerostomia, sociodemographic data, clinical description, and patient-reported factors was assessed (edentulism, use of dental prostheses, and chronic diseases). Results: Most elderly individuals did not have any teeth in their mouths and used dental prosthesis. The impact on quality of life, considering the mean of the OHIP-14 scores, was positive in 58.3% of the elderly. Those who used a dental prosthesis were three times more likely to have their oral health negatively impacted (OR=3.09; 95%CI =1.17 8.11), compared to those who did not use, and individuals with xerostomia were more likely to have their oral health negatively impacted (OR=1.57; 95%CI=1.25-1.98) compared to those without xerostomia. There was no difference in the quality of life of individuals with and without chronic diseases. Conclusions: The feeling of dry mouth and use of dental prostheses negatively impacted the quality of life in relation to oral health of the elderly

Production of dental prosthetics in the SUS in Brazilian older population and impact of the covid-19 pandemic / Produção de próteses dentárias no SUS em idosos brasileiros e impacto da pandemia covid-19

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Describe the trends in the production of dental prosthetics by the Unified Health System (SUS) in older people aged 60 years or older in Brazil and country regions from 2010 to 2019 and the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the expected production for 2020 and 2021. METHODS A time series study using secondary data from the SUS database (Datasus-Tabnet) and the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - IBGE) from 2010 to 2021. Age-standardized rates were calculated for Brazil and regions for each year analyzed. Generalized linear regressions estimated production trends using the Prais-Winstein estimation method. RESULTS A growth trend occurred in the standardized production rate of complete dentures and other prosthetics per 100,000 inhabitants in Brazil and all country regions. The increase in the production of complete dentures was higher in the Northeast region (50.3%/year) and lower in the North region (19.1%/year). Trends in the production of other prosthetics were higher in the Southeast region (120.7%/year) and lower in the North region (24.5%/year). The output of prosthetics for both groups decreased in the pandemic years. In 2020, the relative difference ranged from -36.4% (North) to -61.7% (Northeast) for producing complete dentures and from -17.9% (North) to -68.4% (Northeast) for other prosthetics. In 2021, standardized rates and total production increased compared to the previous year. However, compared with expected values, the differences were close to those in 2020. CONCLUSION Policies aimed at producing complete dentures and other prosthetics have been increasing. However, production remains far from the population's needs, and there is no equity in providing services. The covid-19 pandemic negatively impacted the production of dental prosthetics by SUS.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Descrever as tendências na produção de próteses odontológicas pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) em idosos de 60 anos ou mais no Brasil e nas regiões do país de 2010 a 2019, e o impacto da pandemia de covid-19 na produção esperada para 2020 e 2021. MÉTODOS Estudo de séries temporais que utilizou dados secundários provenientes do banco de dados do SUS (Datasus-Tabnet), e do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística, no período de 2010 a 2021. Calcularam-se as taxas padronizadas por idade para o Brasil e regiões de cada ano analisado. Regressões lineares generalizadas, pelo método de estimação de Prais-Winstein, estimaram as tendências das produções. RESULTADOS Houve tendência de crescimento na taxa padronizada de produção das próteses totais e das demais próteses para cada 100 mil habitantes, no Brasil e em todas as regiões do país. O aumento na produção de próteses totais foi maior na região Nordeste (50,3%/ano) e menor na região Norte (19,1%/ano). As tendências na produção das demais próteses foram maiores na região Sudeste (120,7%/ano) e menores na região Norte (24,5%/ano). A produção de próteses para ambos os grupos diminuiu nos anos de pandemia. Em 2020, a diferença relativa variou de -36,4% (Norte) até -61,7% (Nordeste) para a produção de próteses totais e de -17,9% (Norte) até -68,4% (Nordeste) para as demais próteses. Em 2021, as taxas padronizadas e a produção absoluta aumentaram quando comparadas ao ano anterior, todavia, em relação aos valores esperados, as diferenças foram próximas às encontradas em 2020. CONCLUSÃO Políticas voltadas para a produção de próteses totais e das demais próteses vêm tomando forças e crescendo. Todavia, a produção se mantém distante da necessidade da população e não há equidade na oferta dos serviços. A pandemia de covid-19 impactou negativamente na produção de próteses dentárias pelo SUS.

Profile of the impact on the oral health of persons with Parkinson's disease during the COVID-19 isolation / Perfil do impacto da saúde bucal de pessoas com Parkinson durante o isolamento da COVID-19

Introduction: the Covid-19 pandemic impacted elderly persons with Parkinson's Disease (PD), influencing their daily activities and quality of life. Objective: to evaluate the impact on the oral health in people with Parkinson's Disease during the Covid-19 isolation. Material and method: the present analytical, quantitative, cross-sectional study uses secondary data sources from 115 health records used in a study carried out from August to December in 2020 through telemonitoring. Sociodemographic aspects and self-perception of quality of life were evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire. The variables studied in the association were: sex, age, duration of PD, civil status, Covid-19 diagnosis and the use of dental prostheses. The software Statistica 13.2 and the Chi-square (X2) test with a significance level of p<0.05 were used. Result: after analyzing the database, the final sample consisted of 64 health records that responded to the OHIP-14. 61% were male, with a mean age of 66.6 years, 64% were using dental prostheses, and 74% indicated on the OHIP-14 that they had good oral health self-perception. No significant associations were found among the variables: Age, Sex, Civil Status, Covid diagnosis, Duration of illness, Use of dental prostheses and the OHIP-14 (p>0.05). Conclusion: it was found that people with Parkinson's Disease showed a good quality of life, as evaluated using the OHIP-14, and that the Covid-19 isolation did not impact negatively on the oral health.

Introdução: a pandemia da Covid-19 impactou idosos que possuem a doença de Parkinson (DP), influenciando nas suas atividades de vida diária e qualidade de vida. Objetivo: avaliar o impacto da saúde bucal em pessoas com doença de Parkinson durante o isolamento da Covid-19. Material e método trata-se de um estudo analítico, quantitativo e de corte transversal, com fontes de dados secundários de 115 prontuários de uma pesquisa que foi realizada no ano de 2020, no período de agosto a dezembro, por meio de telemonitoramento. Avaliou-se os aspectos sociodemográfico e a autopercepção da qualidade de vida utilizando o questionário Perfil de Impacto na Saúde Oral (OHIP-14). As variáveis estudadas na associação foram: sexo, idade, tempo da DP, estado civil, diagnóstico de Covid-19 e uso de prótese dentária. Foi utilizado o software Statistica 13.2 e o teste do Qui-quadrado (X2) com nível de significância de p>0,05. Resultado: após análise do banco de dados a amostra final constou com 64 prontuários que responderam o OHIP-14. 61% foram do sexo masculino com média de idade de 66,6 anos, 64% faziam uso de prótese dentária, e 74% indicaram ter uma boa autopercepção da sua saúde bucal pelo OHIP-14. Não foram encontradas associações significativas entre as variáveis: Idade; Sexo; Estado Civil; Diagnóstico de Covid; Tempo de doença; Uso de prótese dentária e o OHIP-14 (p>0.05). Conclusão: verificou-se que pessoas com Parkinson apresentaram uma boa qualidade de vida avaliado pelo OHIP-14 e que o isolamento da Covid-19 não impactou negativamente na saúde bucal.

Próteses dentárias em idosos com patologias sistêmicas: procedimentos clínicos, diagnóstico e prognóstico para confecção protética / Dental prostheses in the elderly with systemic pathologies: clinical procedures, diagnosis and prognosis for prosthetic fabrication

Doença sistêmica consta de doença que aflige o corpo humano em sua totalidade. Muitas doenças podem acometer os indivíduos advindo do envelhecimento. Sabe-se que existem condições sistêmicas que podem repercutir na saúde bucal. Determinadas mudanças nas estruturas orais podem advir da idade ou podem estar correlacionadas a doenças. O objetivo deste artigo foi evidenciar como proceder para elaborar próteses dentárias em indivíduos idosos com patologias sistêmicas. Patologias sistêmicas e os medicamentos que estão sendo administrados aos idosos influem em boca. A opção por determinado planejamento protético pode sofrer influência de patologias sistêmicas; dos medicamentos administrados e de deficiências motoras. Concluiu-se que a qualidade de vida dos idosos pode ser melhorada quando ocorrer a elaboração de um planejamento protético adequado que leve em consideração as características apresentadas pelo quadro sistêmico dos idosos.

Systemic disease consists of disease that afflicts the human body in its entirety. Many diseases can affect individuals as they age. It is known that there are systemic conditions that can affect oral health. Certain changes in oral structures may be due to age or may be correlated with disease. The objective of this article was to show how to proceed to prepare dental prostheses in elderly individuals with systemic pathologies. Systemic pathologies and the drugs that are being administered to the elderly influence the mouth. The option for a certain prosthetic planning may be influenced by systemic pathologies; of administered medications and motor impairments. It was concluded that the quality of life of the elderly can be improved when an adequate prosthetic planning is developed that takes into account the characteristics presented by the systemic picture of the elderly.

Self-perception of oral health among tertiary-care users: quanti-qualitative analysis with chronic kidney disease patients

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a global public health challenge. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between self-perception of oral health and clinical condition among patients with CKD. This isa quanti-qualitative survey conducted in a CKD specialized service. The sample consisted of 60 patients who underwent oral examinations to have their severity of caries (DMFT) and need for dental prosthesis checked. Age, sex, time on dialysis, marital status, skin color, education and pre-existing diseases were also analyzed. Among the kidney patients who agreed to undergo the clinical examinations and showed communication skills, some were selected, and three focus groups were created, with the participation of a moderator and six to 10 kidney patients in each group. Their speeches were processed in the IRAMUTEQ software and analyzed through the similarity analysis and word cloud techniques. As for profile, the patients were aged 60.23 ± 10.87 years old; were male (73.33%); were on dialysis for 41.90 ± 56.57 months; were married (61.67%); were white (76.67%); had incomplete primary education (41.66%); had arterial hypertension (76.67%); had a DMFT index of 22.55 ± 8.39; 43.33% needed an upper complete denture; and 30.00% needed a lower complete denture. The similarity analysis revealed many doubts and uncertainties about current health services, which can be proven by the words 'no' and 'treatment'. The quanti-qualitative analysis showed a high rate of dental loss and the need for complete dentures and suggests inequities in oral health care for chronic kidney disease patients, especially in tertiary care. There was a positive representation regarding oral health, but the lexicographical analyses of the textual corpusconfirmed the self-perception of lack of dental care.

Autopercepción y condición de salud bucal en el anciano / Self-perception of oral health in the elderly and oral health condition

Introducción: Debido al aumento en la esperanza de vida y, en consecuencia, al aumento en el número de personas mayores, la asociación entre los estados de salud se vuelve relevante en términos de salud pública, ya que además de los años vividos, la calidad de vida de estos pacientes es importante. Objetivo: Evaluar la autopercepción y el estado de salud bucal en personas mayores. Métodos: Estudio observacional, de corte transversal (enero-julio del 2019) en el que se realizaron cuestionarios GOHAI (índice de evaluación de la salud oral geriátrica) y el cuestionario sobre el tipo, el tiempo de uso y la limpieza de las prótesis dentales, el cáncer oral y los datos socioeconómicos. La presencia de posibles lesiones orales también se evaluó mediante examen clínico. Los sujetos incluidos en la muestra eran ancianos (60 años o más) que asistían a las unidades de salud de Aracaju. Resultados: Participaron 55 mujeres y ocho hombres. Al evaluar el índice de evaluación de la salud oral geriátrica, se verificó que el 47,6 por ciento de la muestra tenía una mala percepción de la salud oral. Se encontraron asociaciones entre el índice de evaluación de la salud oral geriátrica entre la última visita al dentista, la adaptación de la prótesis dental y las heridas bucales (p < 0,05). Las lesiones orales más prevalentes fueron mucosa rojiza o irritada (35,7 por ciento) y eritroplasia (14,2 por ciento) y se detectó que el 76 por ciento de las prótesis tenían grietas o suciedad. El 77,7 por ciento de los participantes en el estudio solo utilizaban dentífrico como material de limpieza de la prótesis. Conclusión: La salud bucal autopercibida y las condiciones de salud bucal de los ancianos evaluados se consideraron deficientes, se observa la presencia de prótesis mal adaptadas y agrietadas, además de mucositis(AU)

Introduction: due to the increase in life expectancy and, consequently, to the increase in the number of elderly people, the association between health states becomes relevant in terms of public health, since in addition to the lived years the quality of life of these patients is important. Objective: evaluate the self-perception of oral health and check the oral health condition of the elderly. Methods: observational cross-sectional study (January to July / 2019) in which questionnaires were the GOHAI (Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index) questionnaire and questionnaire about type, time of use and cleaning of dental prostheses, oral cancer and socioeconomic data. The presence of possible oral lesions was also assessed by clinical examination. The subjects included in the sample were elderly (60 years or older) attending the Aracaju Health Units. Results: fifty-five were female and eight male. When evaluating the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index, it is verified that 47.6 percent of the sample has poor self-perception of oral health. Associations were found between GOHAI Index for last visit to the dentist, dental prosthesis adaptation and mouth wound (p < 0.05). The most prevalent oral lesions were reddish or irritated mucosa (35.7 percent), followed by erythroplakia (14.2 percent), 76 percent of the prostheses had cracks or dirt. About the cleaning of the protests, 77.7 percent use only dentifrice as cleaning material. Conclusion: self-perceived oral health and oral health conditions of the elderly evaluated were considered poor, in the presence of poorly adapted and cracked prostheses, in addition to mucositis(AU)

Principales factores biopsíquicos relacionados con la rehabilitación protésica dental en ancianos institucionalizados / Main biopsychic factors related to the dental prosthetics rehabilitation in institutionalized elderly

Introducción: El envejecimiento constituye la transformación demográfica más importante del mundo actual. La mayor proporción de personas de edad avanzada en la comunidad supone un reto de extraordinaria trascendencia en cuanto a la satisfacción de sus demandas sociales, sanitarias, económicas y culturales. Objetivo: Determinar los factores biopsíquicos relacionados con la rehabilitación protésica dental en ancianos. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal de 60 ancianos pertenecientes a la Casa de Abuelos "Corazones contentos" del reparto Sueño -categorizados en adaptados y resistentes según factores psicológicos-, quienes acudieron al Departamento de Prótesis de la Clínica Estomatológica Provincial Docente Mártires del Moncada de Santiago de Cuba, desde marzo del 2018 hasta enero de 2020. Resultados: En la serie primaron los pacientes de 80 y más años de edad y del sexo femenino. Como característica biológica relevante figuró el desdentamiento total y como enfermedad crónica no trasmisible fue más frecuente la diabetes mellitus. De igual modo, el mayor número de ancianos correspondió a la categoría psicológica de resistente. Conclusiones: La mayoría de los ancianos se caracterizaron por un perfil psicológico resistente, determinado por un estilo de afrontamiento pasivo, expresión emocional negativa e inexistencia de autonomía, lo que condicionaba una actitud dañina hacia su salud bucal.

Introduction: Aging constitutes the most important demographic transformation nowadays. The higher proportion of elderly in the community supposes a challenge of extraordinary transcendence as for the satisfaction of their social, sanitary, economic and cultural demands. Objective: To determine the biopsychic factors related to the dental prosthetics rehabilitation in elderly. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study of 60 elderly was carried out in "Corazones contentos" Home for the elderly at Sueño neighborhood -categorized in adapted and resistant according to psychological factors- who went to the Prosthesis Department of Mártires del Moncada Teaching Provincial Stomatological Clinic in Santiago de Cuba, from March, 2018 to January, 2020. Results: In the series there was prevalence of 80 years and over patients from the female sex. As outstanding biological characteristic there is the total dental loss and as chronic non transmissible disease the diabetes mellitus was more frequent. In a same way, the higher number of elderly corresponded to the psychological category of resistant. Conclusions: Most of the elderly are characterized by a resistant psychological profile, determined by a style of passive confrontation, negative emotional expression and lack of autonomy, what conditioned a harmful attitude toward their oral health.

Utilización de biomateriales e injertos óseos autólogos en pacientes con atrofia alveolar / Bibliographic update on the use of biomaterials and autologous bone grafts in patients with alveolar atrophy

RESUMEN El material de elección para el reemplazo del hueso perdido por traumatismos, procesos patológicos congénitos o adquiridos y atrofia, son los injertos óseos autógenos o autólogos (hueso del propio paciente). A partir de la introducción del concepto de osteointegración por Branemark, los implantes dentales son parte de la terapéutica diaria para rehabilitar áreas edéntulas. La atrofia alveolar es quizás una de las condiciones bucales más incapacitantes; la razón reside en que es crónica, progresiva, acumulativa e irreversible, altera las relaciones maxilomandibulares, reduce la cantidad de hueso del área dentosoportada y la profundidad del surco. El material de injerto óseo ideal no debería ser sólo un sustituto óseo, sino un material de regeneración que se reabsorba completamente de modo simultáneo a la formación de hueso nuevo. Evaluar el éxito y fracaso de una terapia permite tomar decisiones para un mejoramiento continuo de la práctica clínica. El objetivo de la investigación fue demostrar la importancia de la utilización de biomateriales e injertos óseos autólogos en pacientes con atrofia alveolar (AU).

SUMMARY The elective material for replacing the bone lost by trauma, congenital or acquired pathological processes and atrophy are the autogenic or autologous bone grafts (the patient´s own bones). From the introduction of the concept of osseointegration by Branemark on, dental implants are part of the daily therapeutic for rehabilitating edentulous areas. Alveolar atrophy is perhaps one of the most disabling oral conditions, because it is chronic, progressive, cumulative and irreversible. It alters maxilla-mandibular relations, reduces the bone quality of the dentosupported area and the depth of the sulcus. The ideal bone graft material should not be only a bone substitute, by a regenerative material that could be completely reabsorbed simultaneously with the new bone formation. To assess the success and failure of a therapy allows taking decisions for the continuous improvement of the clinical practice. The aim of the research was to prove the importance of using biomaterials or autologous bone grafts in patients with alveolar atrophy (AU).

Impact of oral conditions on the quality of life of elderly caregivers and oral health practices / O impacto das condições bucais na qualidade de vida de cuidadores domiciliares de idosos e práticas em saúde bucal

INTRODUCTION: Identifying factors related to the quality of life constitutes strategy for the actions supporting and monitoring the population health. OBJECTIVE: To assess oral health practices in the elderly, the clinical conditions of oral health of the caregiver and the elderly and oral health-related quality of life of caregiver. METHODS: Oral health was evaluated in 388 participants (194 caregivers and 194 elderly) by: the decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index, the use and need of prosthesis, the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) scale and a semi-structured questionnaire. RESULTS: Most caregivers (91.3%) acquired oral health knowledge in daily practice, 33% performed oral hygiene in the elderly and 28% reported difficulties with this activity. The average DMFT was 19.24 for caregivers and 28.70 for the elderly, both with predominance of missing teeth. Prostheses were used by 57.73% of caregivers and 63.40% of elderly. The need of protheses was high, mostly in the mandible, respectively 34.54% and 51.55%. The association between OHIP-14 and the need for total prosthesis showed an impact on the dimensions physical and psychological disabilities. The importance of religion affected the dimension psychological discomfort and physical and psychological disabilities. Caregivers over 60 years old had a 1.2 greater chance of oral health impact on quality of life compared to the 20 to 60-year-old group. CONCLUSION: The presence of low-value cultural contexts of self-care associated with a positive perception of oral health, even in precarious clinical conditions, minimized the impact on caregivers' quality of life.

INTRODUÇÃO: Identificar fatores relacionados à qualidade de vida constitui estratégia para as ações de suporte e acompanhamento da saúde da população. OBJETIVO: Avaliar as práticas em saúde bucal nos idosos, as condições clínicas de saúde bucal do cuidador e do idoso e a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal dos cuidadores. MÉTODOS: A saúde bucal foi avaliada em 388 participantes (194 cuidadores e 194 idosos) usando: índice dentes cariados, perdidos e obturados (CPOD), uso e necessidade de próteses, instrumento Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) e questionário semiestruturado. RESULTADOS: A maioria dos cuidadores (91,3%) adquiriu conhecimento em saúde bucal na prática diária, 33% realizava higiene bucal no idoso e 28% relatou ter dificuldades com esta atividade. Registrou-se CPOD 19,24 para cuidadores e 28,70 para idosos, ambos com predomínio do compo­nente perdido. Dos cuidadores, 57,73% usava prótese e dos idosos, 63,40%. A necessidade das próteses foi alta principalmente na mandíbula, respectivamente 34,54% e 51,55%. A associação entre OHIP-14 e a necessidade de prótese total evidenciou impacto nas dimensões incapacidades física e psicológica. A importância da religião associou-se a impactos nas dimensões desconforto psicológico e incapacidades física e psicológica. Os cuidadores com 60 anos ou mais apresentaram chance de 1,2 vezes maior de impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida quando comparados ao grupo de 20 a 60 anos. CONCLUSÃO: O impacto na qualidade de vida dos cuidadores foi minimizado pela presença de contextos culturais pouco valorativos de autocuidado associados à percepção positiva de saúde bucal, mesmo em condições clínicas precária.

Sense of coherence and impact of oral health on quality of life in adults and elderly in Southern Brazil / Senso de coerência e impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida em adultos e idosos do sul do Brasil

Abstract This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between the Sense of Coherence and impact of oral health on the quality of life. Was conducted with a sample of 720 individuals of both sexes, between the ages of 50 and 74 years, selected through multistage proportional random sampling. The data collection instruments used were: short version of the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13), Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP) questionnaire, oral clinical examination and questionnaire containing socio demographic and use of dental services information. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed through Poisson regression adjusted for robust variance, with level of significance p < 0.05. Oral impacts were reported by 416 participants (57.8%). In the adjusted model, those with strong SOC were more likely of not having any impact when compared with individuals with weak SOC (PR=1.30). Need for dental prosthesis was also associated with the outcome, individuals who did not require prosthesis had less impact (PR=1.50). The findings showed that SOC is associated with OIDP, supporting the hypothesis that individuals with strong SOC present a lower impact of oral health on the quality of life, suggesting that SOC is a determinant that can provide protection against that impact.

Resumo Este estudo transversal objetivou investigar a associação entre Senso de Coerência (SOC) e o impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida. Foi realizado com uma amostra de 720 indivíduos de ambos os sexos, com idade entre 50 e 74 anos, selecionados por amostragem aleatória proporcional em múltiplos estágios. Os instrumentos de coleta de dados foram: versão curta da Sense of Coherence Scale, questionário Oral Impact on Daily Performance (OIDP), exame clínico bucal e questionário sociodemográfico e de uso de serviços odontológicos. As análises bivariadas e multivariadas foram realizadas por regressão de Poisson ajustada para variância robusta, com nível de significância p < 0,05. O impacto da saúde bucal foi relatado por 416 participantes (57,8%). No modelo ajustado, aqueles com SOC forte foram mais propensos a não ter nenhum impacto, comparados aos indivíduos com SOC fraco (PR=1,30). A necessidade de prótese dentária também foi associada ao desfecho e os indivíduos que não necessitavam prótese tiveram menor impacto (PR=1,50). Os resultados mostraram que o SOC está associado ao OIDP, apoiando a hipótese de que os indivíduos com SOC forte apresentam menor impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida, sugerindo que o SOC é um determinante que pode proporcionar proteção contra esse impacto.

Uso e necessidade de prótese dentária em adultos e idosos em Minas Gerais: prevalência e fatores associados / Dental prosthesis need and use among adults and the elderly in Minas Gerais: prevalence and associated factors

Objetivo: Analisar fatores associados ao uso e à necessidade de prótese dentária em adultos e idosos do estado de Minas Gerais. Métodos: Estudo transversal foi realizado com amostra de 2.404 adultos e idosos. Regressão logística, estimativas de odds ratio e respectivos intervalos de confiança foram realizados. Resultados: Dos 2.404 indivíduos avaliados, 59,9% tinham necessidade de prótese pela ausência de prótese ou presença de prótese insatisfatória e 41,9% usavam prótese. Idosos tiveram 10,22 vezes mais chances de usar prótese comparados aos adultos. Indivíduos de menor escolaridade (< 2 anos de estudo) apresentaram 2,18 vezes mais chances de usar prótese do que indivíduos de maior escolaridade (> 11 anos de estudo). Indivíduos que usaram o serviço público na última consulta odontológica tiveram menos chance de usar prótese do que indivíduos que usaram o serviço privado. Conclusão:A necessidade e o uso de prótese dentária foram associados a fatores sociodemográficos.

Aim: To analyze factors associated with the need and use of dental prostheses in adults and the elderly in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Methods: This research conducted a cross-sectional study with 2,404 adult and elderly individuals. Logistic regression, odds ratio estimates, and respective confidence intervals were performed. Results:Among the 2,404 individuals evaluated in this study, 59.9% needed prosthesis due to a lack of a prosthesis or the use of an unsatisfactory prosthesis, while 41.9% used satisfactory prostheses. The elderly individuals were 10.22 times more likely to use prostheses w hen compared to adults. Individuals with a lower educational level (< 2 years of education) were 2.18 times more likely to use a prosthesis than were individuals with a higher educational level (> 11 years of education). Individuals who used the public dental services for their last dental appointment were less likely to use a prosthesis than were individuals who used private dental services. Conclusion: The need and use of dental prostheses were associated with sociodemographic factors.

Removable prostheses improve oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction of elderly people with rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects joint tissues and causes severe physical and functional impairments on quality of life due to muscular and articular pain. The involvement of temporomandibular joint in RA interferes with mouth opening and masticatory process. However, no studies addressed the impact of RA on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and satisfaction with prostheses use in elderly people. Aim: This study assessed the impact of oral rehabilitation with conventional dentures on the OHRQoL and prostheses satisfaction in elderly patients with RA, associated or not with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Methods: Forty-five elderly were enrolled and divided into three groups: (1) RA and TMD (n=15, experimental), (2) RA without TMD (n=15, experimental), and (3) without RA and without TMD (n=15, control). The OHRQoL and the prostheses satisfaction were evaluated before and after new oral rehabilitation with partial and/or complete dentures. The OHRQoL and prosthesis satisfaction were assessed and verified through OHIP-14 questionnaire and visual analogue scale, respectively. Results: TMD group exhibited the worst mean values (P<0.05) for all OHIP-14 domains before insertion of new dentures. Group 2 showed worst means (P<0.05) compared to controls for functional limitation and physical pain domains of the OHIP-14, but not in the general score. Patients showed better outcomes of satisfaction with prostheses use only after the new rehabilitation. Conclusion: The use of new and well-fitted dentures improves all domains of OHRQoL in patients with RA and TMD and all groups were satisfied with prostheses use after the new rehabilitation with conventional dentures

Impact of personality traits on prosthodontic patients

Determining oral health-related quality of life in elderly patientswith removable prostheses who have increased difficulty inreporting oral issues is imperative for a successful rehabilitation.Aim: Our objective is to assess the extent to which a trace,or personality dimension, can influence oral health-relatedquality of life (OHRQoL) in rehabilitated patients. Methods:135 participants rehabilitated with removable prosthesis wereevaluated in the Clinical Unit of Removable Prosthodontics ofthe Faculty of Dental Medicine of Porto University, Portugal. TheOral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire was appliedto evaluate oral health-related quality of life, along with theEysenck Personality Inventory (E.P.I.) to determine a personalitytrait. Statistical analysis was carried out using Mann-Whitney,Student's t-test, Spearman's rho and linear regression. Results:No statistical correlation was found concerning age, gender andoral health-related quality of life. Regarding the latter, the highestagreement was found on the question involving "pain in teeth".The prevalence of acrylic partial dentures, as opposed to partialdentures with metallic framework, was substantially higher. Nosignificant association between both extraversion/neuroticism(E.P.I.) and oral health-related quality of life (OHIP-14) uponrehabilitation with removable prostheses was found (p>0,05).In our study, personality traits neuroticism and extraversion didnot influence oral health-related quality of life with removableprostheses. However, we should not overlook the importance ofother psychological factors (such as motivation or perception)and their role in determining oral health-related quality of life.Conclusion: Personality traits "extraversion" and "neuroticism"did not influence oral health-related quality of life

Self-Perception on the Institutionalized Elderly Need of Dental Prosthesis

Abstract Objective: To make an association between self-perception and the implementation of sociodemographic variables for the autonomous and / or partially dependent individuals in nursing homes. Material and Methods: Epidemiological, observational and cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 208 institutionalized elderly, both sexes, 60 years old or older, independent or partially dependent, randomly selected from two long-term residential institutions. Subjective evaluation: self-perception questionnaire, Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index, quality of life assessment, Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP), oral health self-assessment (OH) and the need for dental prostheses. Bivariate analysis, chi-square test and multiple logistic regression were used, with the variables with p<0.05 remaining in the model. Results: Men were edentulous (53.43%), 68.75% used some type of denture, and 64.91% required dental prostheses, 60.58% self-assessed (OH) as good / excellent; who reported a need for dental prostheses presented 6.7 times (95% CI: 3.2-14.3) and more likely to have an impact on OIDP, those who needed prosthetics had a 2.8 times chance (95% CI: 1.3-6.1) (p<0.0001). The self-reported need for prostheses was associated with prevalence severity of impacts on QoL, eating, pronounce words correctly, Smile without feeling embarrassed; and the main reasons for not having badly adjusted teeth / dentures. Conclusion: The institutionalized elderly self-perceive the need for dental prostheses, but it does not have a negative impact on quality of life.

Impact on the Quality of Life of Older Adults Who Use Inadequate Dental Prostheses: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Objective: To investigate the impact of inadequate prostheses on older adult's quality of life at the Integrated Health Center for Older Adults in the northeastern city of Brazil. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 147 older adults aged 60-90 years old in João Pessoa, Brazil. Interviews and oral examinations were carried out to collect demographic characteristics (age and gender) and clinical dental measures (use of inadequate upper and/or lower dental prosthesis) and Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14 Questionnaire). The Pearson Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used to evaluate the association between the OHIP-14 dimensions and the use of unsatisfactory prostheses (p<0.05). Results: The sample consisted of 90.5% of women being a mean age of 69.86 (± 6.60) years. Individuals with inadequate prostheses had a higher impact on quality of life, with a predominant prevalence ratio for developing physical pain (PRR = 3.52; CI = 4.69-2.65), psychological discomfort (PRR = 5.0; CI = 5.85-4.26) and psychological inability (PRR = 1.71; CI = 2.56-1.14). Conclusion: The use of inadequate prostheses had a negative impact on the quality of life of the older adult population. Therefore, services, which provide health care for older adults, should overcome this reality by providing broad access to oral rehabilitation that is appropriate to the needs of each individual.

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.

O cuidado de enfermagem no acondicionamento da prótese dentária de idosos hospitalizados / El cuidado de enfermería en el acondicionamiento de la prótesis dental de ancianos hospitalizados / Nursing care for storage of dental prostheses in hospitalized elderly patients

Resumo Objetivo Compreender como é desenvolvido o cuidado de enfermagem no acondicionamento da prótese dentária de idosos hospitalizados. Métodos Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva e qualitativa. A coleta de dados foi realizada no período de setembro a outubro de 2018, por meio de entrevistas com 35 profissionais que compunham a equipe de enfermagem dos setores da unidade de terapia intensiva e da enfermaria de um hospital universitário de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil. Os dados foram analisados por meio da técnica de Análise de Conteúdo Temática. Resultados Foi possível compreender que há um descompasso no cuidado com as próteses dentárias, pois houve relato de divergente formato de acondicionamento entre os profissionais e ainda insuficiente registro sobre essa assistência. Foi possível perceber um aspecto positivo quando, pela ausência de material para guarda da prótese, houve estímulo para uma adaptação ao cuidado, que permitiu a diminuição de perdas da prótese no ambiente hospitalar. Conclusão O cuidado da equipe de enfermagem com a prótese dentária de idosos hospitalizados apresenta lacuna, sinalizando uma necessidade de maior atenção nesse instrumento de reabilitação do idoso.

Resumen Objetivo comprender cómo se desarrolla el cuidado de enfermería del acondicionamiento de la prótesis dental de ancianos hospitalizados. Métodos se trata de una investigación descriptiva y cualitativa. La recolección de datos fue realizada en el período de septiembre a octubre de 2018, por medio de entrevistas con 35 profesionales que componían el equipo de enfermería del sector de la unidad de terapia intensiva y de la enfermería de un hospital universitario de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil. Los datos fueron analizados por medio de la técnica de análisis de contenido temático. Resultados fue posible comprender que hay una divergencia en el cuidado de las prótesis dentales, ya que hubo relatos de diferentes formatos de acondicionamiento entre los profesionales y aún hay insuficiente registro sobre esta atención. Se pudo percibir un aspecto positivo cuando, por falta de material para guardar la prótesis, hubo un estímulo para una adaptación del cuidado, que permitió la reducción de pérdidas de la prótesis en el ambiente hospitalario. Conclusión el cuidado de prótesis dentales de ancianos hospitalizados por parte del equipo de enfermería presenta un vacío, lo que indica una necesidad de mayor atención a este instrumento de rehabilitación del anciano.

Abstract Objective To understand nursing care required for storing dental prostheses in the hospitalized elderly. Methods This was a descriptive and qualitative research. Data were collected from September to October of 2018, through interviews with 35 professionals who comprised the intensive care unit nursing team and the hospital ward of a university hospital in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The data were analyzed using the thematic content analysis technique. Results Disagreements regarding the care for dental prosthesis were identified, according to statements of different storage methods among the professionals, in addition to insufficient records on this kind of care. It was possible to perceive a positive aspect when there was a lack of material to protect the prosthesis, which provided an incentive to adapt the care, which allowed the reduction in lost prostheses in the hospital environment. Conclusion The nursing care related to dental prostheses in the hospitalized elderly showed a gap, signaling a need for greater attention with this instrument of elderly rehabilitation.