Prevalence and factors associated with the need for removable prostheses in brazilian elderly

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https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v10i12.20796

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Removable prosthesis; Seniors; Prevalence; Associated factors.

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Objective: This study aimed to identify the prevalence and factors associated with the need for removable prostheses in the elderly Brazilian population. In addition, its impact on eating difficulties and self-perceived oral health was determined. Methodology: This cross-sectional, population-based study used data from the last National Health Survey (NHS) carried out in Brazil. Chi-square test was used to initially analyze the data, followed by multiple Poisson regression to obtain adjusted prevalence ratios. Results: A total of 11,697 elderly people were included, of whom 90.8% needed removable prostheses. Complete dentures were needed in 40.9% of participants, while partial dentures were needed by 49.9%. The elderly who were older (p=0.001), had grayish-brown complexion (p=0.004), a low level of education (p<0.001), and multiple chronic diseases (p<0.001) had a greater need for removable prostheses. Successively, this need had an impact on poor self-perceived oral health (p<0.001) and greater difficulties in eating (p<0.001). Conclusion: The need for a removable prosthesis is associated with worse socioeconomic and health conditions. In addition, it has a negative impact on self-perceived oral health and feeding.

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OLIVEIRA, N. de .; MELO, L. A. de .; CARVALHO, R. L. A. de .; FARIA, J. C. B. de .; MENDONÇA, B. de P. N. .; LOURENÇO, M. A. G. .; BRAGA, L. de C. .; LIMA, C. M. .; LEITE, F. P. P. . Prevalence and factors associated with the need for removable prostheses in brazilian elderly. Research, Society and Development, [S. l.], v. 10, n. 12, p. e499101220796, 2021. DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v10i12.20796. Disponível em: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/20796. Acesso em: 19 apr. 2024.

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