Saúde bucal e o desempenho diário de adultos em Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brasil

Abstract

The use of subjective indicators in dentistry has been increasing. This was a population-based cross-sectional study in the city of Chapecó, Santa Catarina State, Brazil, analyzing

Condição de saúde bucal e motivos para extração dentária entre uma população de adultos (20-64 anos)

“…This condition was similar to those of Danish adults (7.7%) 22 , but far less prevalent than what was found in Brazilian (17,8%) 4 and Sudanese (36,1%) 23 adults. The presence of gingival bleeding during the periodontal examination was very similar in younger and older adults, and also comparable to other studies in Brazil 4,24 , which shows that hygienization is still inadequate for this population. In this study, dental calculus was the most prevalent periodontal condition, which was similarly found in the results for the age group of young adults (73.4%) of Chapecó, state of Santa Catarina 24 , though it was lower than the result of all adult sample of the city (90.3%).…”

“…The presence of gingival bleeding during the periodontal examination was very similar in younger and older adults, and also comparable to other studies in Brazil 4,24 , which shows that hygienization is still inadequate for this population. In this study, dental calculus was the most prevalent periodontal condition, which was similarly found in the results for the age group of young adults (73.4%) of Chapecó, state of Santa Catarina 24 , though it was lower than the result of all adult sample of the city (90.3%). This lower prevalence, even for the younger age group, can be explained by the expansive age group, which can less prevalently affect adults under 34 years old.…”

“…Other data compatible with the literature is the greater need of prosthesis on the lower arch and combination of fixed or removable partial dentures for substitution of more than one oral element 24 . However, when the data from this study is verified with the need for prosthetic needs the outcomes are divergent.…”

Impact of oral health on physical and psychosocial dimensions: an analysis using structural equation modeling

“…In this sense, based on the limitation of studies focused exclusively on normative aspects, researchers have studied oral health problems as important sources of negative impact on individuals' daily performance and quality of life 7,10 . Several instruments have been used to assess subjective oral health issues 11,12,13 , including the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14), developed to assess the social impact of the dysfunctions, discomforts, and handicaps attributed to oral conditions.…”

Self-perception of oral health among schoolchildren in a city of Amazonas, Brazil: related factors

“…Clinical indicators can be used to measure the population's health, however, the use of subjective indicators that evaluate the impact on quality of life, by means of self-perception, encompassing psychological and social aspects, adds new understanding of how diseases affect the individual as a whole [1][2] . In this context, there are specific, validated questionnaires that make it possible to measure the impact of these problems on individuals' quality of life 3 .…”