Factors associated with functional edentulism in elderly Brazilians

Authors

  • Erica Tatiane da Silva Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Brasília, Brasil.
  • Rayzah Teodoro de Oliveira Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Brasília, Brasil.
  • Cláudio Rodrigues Leles Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51723/ccs.v27i02.94

Keywords:

Tooth loss, Aged, Epidemiologic factors

Abstract

Introduction: The retention of a functional and aesthetic dentition with at least 20 natural teeth is a global goal of World Health Organization. Despite the important reduction of tooth loss in teenagers and adults, this is not occurring in elderly, indicating an accumulation of the need for prosthetic rehabilitation in these populations.
Objective: To identify individual and contextual factors associated to functional edentulism in Brazilian elderly.
Methods: This cross‑sectional study investigates a sample of 65 to 74 years elderly from the National Oral Health Survey 2010 (SBBrasil 2010). The outcome variable was functional edentulism, i.e., presence of less than 20 natural teeth. Independent variables were organized into multilevel model, considering the external environment, socioeconomic characteristics of subjects, oral health‑related behavior and demographic characteristics.
Results:  The  prevalence  of  functional  edentulism  was  73.3% (CI95%=69.7‑76.9). Being female, having lower levels of household income and more time elapsed since the last visit to the dentist, and having attended the last dental appointment for reasons unrelated to the revision, prevention or check‑up, extraction, pain or treatment were factors associated the functional edentulism.
Conclusion: The risk factors related to functional edentulism in elderly reinforce the impact of social inequalities. Strategies for improving living conditions and promoting healthy behaviors have the potential to reduce the prevalence of tooth loss.

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Published

2017-12-27

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Silva ET da, Oliveira RT de, Leles CR. Factors associated with functional edentulism in elderly Brazilians. Com. Ciências Saúde [Internet]. 2017 Dec. 27 [cited 2024 May 17];27(02):129-38. Available from: https://revistaccs.escs.edu.br/index.php/comunicacaoemcienciasdasaude/article/view/94

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