The use and need of dental prosthesis: a cross-sectional epidemiological study of Brazilian older adults
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https://doi.org/10.21680/2446-7286.2025v11n2ID40399Keywords:
Odontologia em Saúde Pública, Reabilitação Bucal, Prótese Dentária, IdosoAbstract
Introduction: The demographic transition has shown a consequent increase in the elderly population. These patients have a higher rate of need and use of dental prosthesis. Objective: This study aimed to describe the use and need for prostheses among elderly users of the Brazilian Unified Health System, as well as their epidemiological profile and knowledge about prosthesis care. Methodology: A total of 101 elderly individuals were assessed through clinical examination and a semi-structured questionnaire containing sociodemographic and health data. Results: 78.2% of the patients were prostheses users, while 21.8% needed it but did not use it. Regarding the use and type of prosthesis, 57.4% used maxillary complete denture, 59.4% did not use mandibular dental prosthesis, 51.4% require a maxillary complete denture and 43.6% require a fixed or removable prosthesis to replace more than one inferior teeth. Mechanical hygiene method of prosthetic parts (64.4%) and removing the prosthesis to sleep (49.5%) prevailed. 41.6% elderly reported that the prosthesis was planned by a Prosthesis Technician. 44.5% of the prostheses users did not receive professional information on prosthesis care and 68.3% reported that they were not counseled by the primary care dentist. Conclusions: Oral rehabilitation should not end with the delivery of the prosthesis. Longitudinal follow-up should be performed on the primary care including mouth and prosthetic examination, aiming the promotion and operation of self-care.
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