Socioeconomic characterization and oral health condition of the elderly served in a clinical dental school

Authors

  • Isabella Lima Arrais Ribeiro
  • Eduardo Dias Ribeiro
  • Waldemir Gonçalves de Abrantes
  • Celso koogi Sonoda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v4i3.1765

Abstract

This study aim to characterize socioeconomically and identify the conditions of health oral and habits of elderly patients attended in a clinical dental school of Odontology. Was performed a study in 126 records of elderly patients in clinical dental school of University Center of João Pessoa-PB, Brazil. The mean age was 67.3 years, with 72.2% female, 61.1% white. 43.7% were smokers; 28.6% consumed alcohol and 0.8% drug user. It was observed that 49.2% of records had lesion/alteration in the oral mucosa. The use of dental prosthesis was observed in54.8% and the need to use in 65.9%. This study revealed the health conditions, as well as the needs of care required by the elderly looking for Dentistry service, and must look to this demand, as well as the peculiarities involving elderly care, in order to serve him fully, in order to provide an increase in the quality of life.

Descriptors: Oral health; Aged; Mouth mucosa.

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Published

2016-08-10

How to Cite

Ribeiro, I. L. A., Ribeiro, E. D., de Abrantes, W. G., & Sonoda, C. koogi. (2016). Socioeconomic characterization and oral health condition of the elderly served in a clinical dental school. JOURNAL FAMILY, CYCLES OF LIFE AND HEALTH IN SOCIAL CONTEXT, 4(3), 177–184. https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v4i3.1765

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2016): September at December

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Original Articles

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