Descrição das condições de saúde oral em idosos ativos residentes em Governador Valadares- MG

Abstract

The number of elderly people has grown more and more, however, there is little research on oral health and active aging. The aim of the present study was to describe the oral health conditions of active elderly residents in Governador Valadares-MG. Data collection was performed by calibrated interviewers through 32 hours’ workshops. Questionnaires and oral clinical examinations under natural illumination on a common chair using an explorer and a sterilized dental mirror were used to collect data. Sixty-four elderly people that were part of 7 different health strategies were selected in the study to ensure a greater diversity of variables. The statistical analysis was performed using Stata® version 13.0 (Stata Corp. College Station, United States). Of the 64 elderly people who participated in this study, most of them were female (64,06%), and the mean age was 68.37. Most participants had an income between 1 and 3 minimum salary (51,56%) and had not completed elementary school (54,69%). Regarding the general health assessment, more than half of the sample self-reported as regular (56,35%). About the satisfaction with the smile, most of the sample was satisfied or very satisfied (65,63%). When approached about masticatory efficiency, 60,94% of the sample reported good or very good masticatory efficiency and 67,19% of the sample were satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of food. The average CPOD index was 23,25± 7,99, with tooth loss being the most common condition. The presence of dental calculus was more prevalent in the central lower sextant. Most of the sample used upper/lower dentures, with removable total dentures being the most used in the upper arch (45,31%) and removable partial dentures (21,28%). Positive associations were found between schooling and CPOD (p=0,0277) and hygiene instructions (p=0,032). The association between the CPOD index and social support was statistically significant, with regard to living with other people (p= 0,003). There was a correlation between satisfaction with the smile and general health assessment (p=0,004). It was possible to conclude through the data and associations found that the oral health of active elderly in Governador Valadares-MG is precarious with a high prevalence of tooth loss, use and need for prosthesis. It was found that oral health can influence the quality of life of active elderly people