Brazilian Adults Believe that Complete Dentures would be the Solution to the Oral Impacts Caused by Reduced Dentition
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
; 22: e200087, 2022. tab, graf
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| LILACS, BBO
| ID: biblio-1365236
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BR1264.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To evaluate the direct and oral impact-mediated association between reduced dentitions and the self-perceived need for complete dentures (CD) in dentate adults. Material andMethods:
Data from the Brazilian Oral Health Survey (2010) were analyzed. The outcome was self-perceived need for CD. Functional dentition (FDClassV) was defined by the presence of the following criteria level I - ≥1 tooth in each arch, level II - 10 teeth in each arch, level III - 12 anterior teeth, level IV - ≥ 3 posterior occluding pairs (POPs) of premolars and level V - ≥1 bilateral POPs of molars. Oral impacts were assessed with Oral Impacts on Daily Performances scale.Results:
FDClassV was associated with a less self-perceived need for CD both directly and mediated by oral impacts. Dentitions without level V were associated with the outcome mediated by oral impacts. Between individuals with 10 teeth in each arch, self-perceived need for CD was similar for those who had or not anterior teeth and POPs. Individuals with <10 teeth in each arch and level III did not have a higher frequency of self-perceived need for CD compared to those with level II.Conclusion:
Oral impacts mediated the association between reduced dentitions and self-perceived need for CD. Individuals with tooth loss may report need for CD, even when they have dental configurations compatible with functionality.Key words
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Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Self Concept
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Brazil
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Patient Satisfaction
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Dental Prosthesis
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Dental Arch
Type of study:
Evaluation_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2022
Type:
Article