PREVALENCIA DEL EDENTULISMO PARCIAL Y TOTAL, SU IMPACTO EN LA CALIDAD DE VIDA DE LA POBLACIÓN DE 15 A 85 AÑOS DE SUCRE. 2019
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La dentición permanente está destinada a la función masticatoria, sin embargo, existen factores que provocan pérdida de uno o más dientes dando lugar al edentulismo, considerado como agresión a la salud oral y general, porque provoca secuelas estéticas, fisiológicas y psicológicas adversas. El objetivo fue determinar la prevalencia del edentulismo parcial y/o total y su impacto en la calidad de vida de la población de 15 a 85 años de la ciudad de Sucre. El estudio fue cuantitativo, observacional, descriptivo y transversal. Se evaluaron a 735 individuos del sexo masculino y femenino mediante la observación clínica odontológica y la encuesta OHIP-14 denominada "Perfil de Impacto en la Salud Oral". Los resultados demostraron una prevalencia del 66.8% al edentulismo parcial, con mayor predominio en el sexo femenino y grupo de edad de 15 a 24 años de edad. Con respecto al impacto del edentulismo en la calidad de vida correspondió 84.2 % como alto impacto y el dolor del diente o boca fue el que presentó mayor frecuencia que otras dimensiones, por ello estos resultados demuestran la alta prevalencia del edentulismo y como este afecta negativamente en la calidad de vida.
Permanent dentition is intended for the chewing function, however, there are factors that cause loss of one or more teeth giving rise to edentulism, considered as aggression to oral and general health, because it causes adverse aesthetic, physiological and psychological consequences. The objective was to determine the prevalence of partial and/or total edentulism and its impact on the population's life quality aged 15 to 85 years in the city of Sucre. The study was quantitative, observational, descriptive and transversal. 735 male and female individuals were evaluated through clinical dental observation and the OHIP-14 survey called "Oral Health Impact Profile". The results showed a prevalence of edentulism of 95.1%, with 28.3% corresponding to total edentulism and 66.8% to partial edentulism, with a greater prevalence in the female sex and age group of 15 to 24 years of age. Regarding the edentulism impact on life quality, 84.2% corresponded as high impact and tooth or mouth pain was the one that presented higher frequency than other dimensions, therefore, these results demonstrate the high prevalence of edentulism and how it negatively affects quality of life.
Permanent dentition is intended for the chewing function, however, there are factors that cause loss of one or more teeth giving rise to edentulism, considered as aggression to oral and general health, because it causes adverse aesthetic, physiological and psychological consequences. The objective was to determine the prevalence of partial and/or total edentulism and its impact on the population's life quality aged 15 to 85 years in the city of Sucre. The study was quantitative, observational, descriptive and transversal. 735 male and female individuals were evaluated through clinical dental observation and the OHIP-14 survey called "Oral Health Impact Profile". The results showed a prevalence of edentulism of 95.1%, with 28.3% corresponding to total edentulism and 66.8% to partial edentulism, with a greater prevalence in the female sex and age group of 15 to 24 years of age. Regarding the edentulism impact on life quality, 84.2% corresponded as high impact and tooth or mouth pain was the one that presented higher frequency than other dimensions, therefore, these results demonstrate the high prevalence of edentulism and how it negatively affects quality of life.
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Vol. 18, No. 21