Satisfaction with reduced dentitions in elderly people

Meeuwissen, J.H.; Waas, M.A.J. van; Meeuwissen, R; Käyser, A.F.; Hof, M.A. van ‘t; Kalk, W.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2842.1995.tb00791.x

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“…Statistically significant positive correlations between number of occluding pairs and OHRQoL were found in all 10 studies (dealing with 9 different samples) reporting on this subject [5,20,21,23,27,29,36,37,44,45] (Table 4). …”

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Tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Gerritsen

Allen

Witter

et al. 2010

Health Qual Life Outcomes

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BackgroundIt is increasingly recognized that the impact of disease on quality of life should be taken into account when assessing health status. It is likely that tooth loss, in most cases being a consequence of oral diseases, affects Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL). The aim of the present study is to systematically review the literature and to analyse the relationship between the number and location of missing teeth and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). It was hypothesized that tooth loss is associated with an impairment of OHRQoL. Secondly, it was hypothesized that location and distribution of remaining teeth play an important role in this.MethodsRelevant databases were searched for papers in English, published from 1990 to July 2009 following a broad search strategy. Relevant papers were selected by two independent readers using predefined exclusion criteria, firstly on the basis of abstracts, secondly by assessing full-text papers. Selected studies were grouped on the basis of OHRQoL instruments used and assessed for feasibility for quantitative synthesis. Comparable outcomes were subjected to meta-analysis; remaining outcomes were subjected to a qualitative synthesis only.ResultsFrom a total of 924 references, 35 were eligible for synthesis (inter-reader agreement abstracts κ = 0.84 ± 0.03; full-texts: κ = 0.68 ± 0.06). Meta-analysis was feasible for 10 studies reporting on 13 different samples, resulting in 6 separate analyses. All studies showed that tooth loss is associated with unfavourable OHRQoL scores, independent of study location and OHRQoL instrument used. Qualitative synthesis showed that all 9 studies investigating a possible relationship between number of occluding pairs of teeth present and OHRQoL reported significant positive correlations. Five studies presented separate data regarding OHRQoL and location of tooth loss (anterior tooth loss vs. posterior tooth loss). Four of these reported highest impact for anterior tooth loss; one study indicated a similar impact for both locations of tooth loss.ConclusionsThis study provides fairly strong evidence that tooth loss is associated with impairment of OHRQoL and location and distribution of tooth loss affect the severity of the impairment. This association seems to be independent from the OHRQoL instrument used and context of the included samples.

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confidence: 90%

Tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Gerritsen

Allen

Witter

et al. 2010

Health Qual Life Outcomes

795

659

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“…Meeuwissen et al . (1989) ;Meeuwissen (1992), and Meeuwissen et al . (1995) , surveyed satisfaction with reduced natural dentitions, by assessing different dimensions, in patients with an age range from 55 to 74 years.…”

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“…1989 ;Leake 1990;Leake, Hawkins & Locker 1994;Witter, van Elteren & Käyser 1987, 1988;Witter et al . 1989 , 1990a, 1990b, 1994a, 1994b;Meeuwissen 1992;Gordon, Murray & Todd 1994;Meeuwissen et al . 1995 ; Ro senoer & Sheiham 1995).…”

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The relationship between satisfaction with mouth and number and position of teeth

Elias

Sheiham

1998

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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A number of studies have suggested that many people are satisfied with less than 28 natural teeth. This review assesses the evidence. The main conclusion was that less than a complete dentition can satisfy oral functional needs. Missing posterior teeth were not very important from a subjective aspect. The demand for replacement of missing teeth is related to the position of missing teeth. Most studies agree that individuals were more concerned about missing anterior teeth and having anterior rather than posterior teeth replaced. Aesthetics is more important than function for a great majority of individuals. However, certain socio-demographic factors, such as age, can change the subjective need for replacement of missing teeth. Some studies have assessed the social and psychological impacts on oral health status. The position of missing teeth was assessed, in terms of groups of missing teeth, anterior or posterior, that would affect an individuals' subjective need for replacement by partial prosthesis. Large numbers of people that have free end removable partial dentures made do not wear them because subjective needs are lower than normatively determined needs for replacement of missing teeth. Some studies have proposed alternatives to the replacement of missing teeth, such as the shortened dental arch concept.

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“…Poor oral health has a negative impact on systemic health conditions 2,3) , and restricts interpersonal relations and social life because of the decline in masticatory function and induction of tooth loss, leading to degradation of overall quality of life [4][5][6] . Therefore, it is necessary to promote oral health and OHRQoL of the elderly in order to improve their health and quality of life.…”

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“…Oral health is closely related with systemic health conditions, including thyroid disease, arthritis, gastric ulcer, and cardiovascular disease 2,3) , and poor oral health causes decline of masticatory function and tooth loss, which leads to limitation of interpersonal relations and social life, and causes psychosocial issues, resulting in a low quality of life [4][5][6] . In particular, oral health is more important for health and quality of life in the elderly.…”

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Relationship between the Subjective-Objective Oral Health Status and Oral Health Related Quality of Life in the Elderly

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The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between objective oral health status determined by dentists, self-perceived subjective oral health status, and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) in the elderly. The related factors affecting OHRQoL in the elderly were also surveyed. Four hundred and thirty elderly individuals who visited the three public health centers and four dental clinics in Busan were selected by convenience sampling. Twelve dental hygienists investigated the subjective oral health status and OHRQoL using the 14-item Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and twentyone dentists examined the objective oral health status, including healthy remaining teeth, treated remaining teeth, functional remaining teeth, missing teeth, and non-treated missing teeth. Data were analyzed using SPSS ver. 12.0. OHRQoL was higher when oral and periodontal status was perceived as healthy, when there was no toothache, no interference in mastication, and when study subjects had the ability of food softening. It was also higher when study subjects had ≥20 remaining teeth and ＜9 missing teeth, and were wearing denture. The related factors affecting OHRQoL of the elderly were the type of medical insurance, toothache, ability of food softening, perception of periodontal status, and the number of healthy remaining teeth. There was a significant relationship between the subjective-objective oral health status and OHRQoL in the elderly. A continuous oral health care system aimed at retaining ≥20 healthy remaining teeth is needed to improve oral health and OHRQoL for the elderly, especially for the elderly receiving medical aid.

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Satisfaction with reduced dentitions in elderly people

Cited by 32 publications

References 21 publications

Tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The relationship between satisfaction with mouth and number and position of teeth

Relationship between the Subjective-Objective Oral Health Status and Oral Health Related Quality of Life in the Elderly

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