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0069/2015 - Association between tooth root remains and self-reported oral health in the elderly
Associação entre a presença de restos radiculares e a autopercepção de saúde bucal em idosos

Author:

• Aline Blaya Martins - Martins, Aline Blaya - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Departamento de Odontologia Preventiva e Social - <aline.blaya@ufrgs.br> +

Co-author(s):

• Fernando Neves Hugo - Hugo, F.N. - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Centro de Pesquisa em Odontologia Social - <fernandoneveshugo@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2222-7719
• Charlene Dalberto - Dalberto, Charlene - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Programa de Pós-Graducação em Odontologia - <chdalberto@yahoo.com.br>

Thematic Area:

Saúde Bucal

Abstract:

The presence of tooth root remains is a common clinical finding among elderly patients and this may reflect the need for treatment. This study aimed to explore the association between tooth root remains and self-reported oral health in the elderly. For this, secondary data from two sanitary districts of Porto Alegre-RS were analyzed. A conceptual theoretical model was used in the analysis to assess the factors related to self-perceived oral health: gender, age, education, marital status, smoking habit, alcohol consumption, demand for oral health care, participation in community groups, family economic self-sufficiency, oral health service accessed, number of teeth and presence of tooth root remains. Chi-square tests and Poisson regression (95% CI; &#945; 5%) were used to the statistical data analysis. The sample consisted of 849 older adults, mean age of 69.7 years (± 7.2); 14.5% of the elderly had tooth root remains kept in mouth and 60.7% reported good oral health self-perceived. According to the hierarchical analysis, the absence of tooth root remains was associated with good oral health perception. The qualification and expansion of health care provided should be considered in order to allow planning actions to ensure the maintenance of good oral health for the elderly.

Keywords:

Aging Dental Care Primary

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Martins, Aline Blaya, Hugo, F.N., Dalberto, Charlene. Association between tooth root remains and self-reported oral health in the elderly. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2015/May). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/association-between-tooth-root-remains-and-selfreported-oral-health-in-the-elderly/15135



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