Self-perception of bucal health to denture wearers, older adults
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i1p47-63Keywords:
Socioeconomics factors, Prótesis dental, Edentulous mouth.Abstract
The main objective of the present research was to analyze the self-perception of dental users over 50 years of age regarding oral health conditions. Qualitative, quantitative and cross-sectional research was carried out through the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) instrument, two closed questions, sociodemographic questionnaire and clinical analysis. The average GOHAI index was considered poor, observing the relationship between income and self-perceived oral health as poor. All participants reported having a problem with their teeth, gum or prosthesis, which is still worrying on the threshold of old age.