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Clinical Oral Investigations
Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations 3/2005

01-09-2005 | Original Article

The effect of dental profile on daily functions of the elderly

Authors: Nur Mollaoglu, Reha Alpar

Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations | Issue 3/2005

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Abstract

The aim of the study was to evaluate statistically dentition and its effect on daily functions for a group of elderly volunteers. The study was conducted on 144 elderly people (86 males, 58 females) living in different nursing homes in Ankara, Turkey. Their ages varied between 60 and 100 years. Data assessed as dentition variables were number of teeth remaining and prosthesis use. Nearly 55% of the residents were edentulous and removable prosthesis users. The mean number of remaining teeth in subjects aged 60–69 was highest for all age groups in both sexes. The level of education and dental insurance of these subjects were also correlated with the dentition of elderly subjects. We found a statistically significant increase in the number of removable prosthesis users among educated and insured subjects. Functional capacity was better when the subjects had more remaining teeth or a removable prostheses. It is revealed by this study that healthy and good dentition prevents the decline of daily function and improves the social interaction and general well being of the elderly.
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Metadata
Title
The effect of dental profile on daily functions of the elderly
Authors
Nur Mollaoglu
Reha Alpar
Publication date
01-09-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Clinical Oral Investigations / Issue 3/2005
Print ISSN: 1432-6981
Electronic ISSN: 1436-3771
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-005-0307-6

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