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1571/2012 - Impact of dental caries on quality of life among adults in metropolitan Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Impacto da cárie dentária na qualidade de vida de adultos residentes no entorno de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil-

Author:

• Simone de Melo Costa - Costa, S.M. - MONTES CLAROS - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MONTES CLAROS - UNIMONTES - <smelocosta@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9990-9083

Co-author(s):

• Mara Vasconcelos - Vasconcelos, M. - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG - <maravas@uol.com.br>
• Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães Abreu - Abreu, M.H.N.G. - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG - <maurohenriqueabreu@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8794-5725

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Saúde Bucal

Abstract:

This paper discusses the impact of dental carries on quality of life. The aim was to assess the quality of life of adults in metropolitan Belo Horizonte (state of Minas Gerais, Brazil) in accordance with the prevalence and severity of dental caries. A domicile-based cross-sectional study was carried out with cluster sampling. Data collection involved the DMFT index and WHOQOL-bref questionnaire. The prevalence of dental caries was defined based on the presence of at least one carious tooth (D &#8805; 1) and greater severity was defined as DMFT &#8805; 25. Among the 1138 adults studied, 461 had at least one carious tooth. Higher quality of life values were found among individuals without dental caries and those with lesser caries severity. A greater number of carious teeth and higher DMFT index denoted a reduction in quality of life (p < 0.001). Negative correlations between dental caries and quality of life were determined in the psychological, social and environmental domains. In conclusion, dental caries exert a negative impact on the quality of life of adults. Subjective indicators can complement clinical information on oral health.

Keywords:

dental caries quality of life epidemiology

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Costa, S.M., Vasconcelos, M., Abreu, M.H.N.G.. Impact of dental caries on quality of life among adults in metropolitan Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2012/Aug). [Citado em 22/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/impact-of-dental-caries-on-quality-of-life-among-adults-in-metropolitan-belo-horizonte-minas-gerais-brazil/11153?id=11153&id=11153



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