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- Title
ESTADO BUCODENTAL DE ADULTOS MAYORES INSTITUCIONALIZADOS MEDIANTE UN PROGRAMA PÚBLICO EN VILLAVICENCIO, DURANTE EL PRIMER SEMESTRE DE 2014.
- Authors
Rodas Avellaneda, Claudia Patricia; del Pilar Angarita Díaz, María; Nemocón Ramírez, Luis Francisco; Pinzón Castro, Luis Alexys; Robayo Herrera, Yenny Tatiana; Rodríguez Baquero, Inés Leonilde; del Pilar González Sánchez, Rocío
- Abstract
Introduction. The aging process implies physiological changes, which, along with other factors may lead to diseases including those of the oral cavity. Caries, periodontal disease, and mucosal lesions are among the most frequent and their presence affects to a great extent the quality of life of older adults. Objective. To determine the oral health of older adults in three Social Protection Centers in Villavicencio. Method: A descriptive study of older adults in which Personal information (clinical data and history) was gathered and the following indices applied: COP-D, the Modified Silness and Löe, CPITN and GOHAI. It was also gathered information regarding manifestations on soft tissue and the assessment of edentulism. Results: 48.5% of the population was completely edentulous and 51.5% still had some teeth, but with an average tooth-loss rate of 18 (± 7.2) teeth. Among this population, 85.7% had caries, 74.1% presented a high-risk factor on the Plaque Index (PI) and Gingival Index (GI), and 33.3% presented periodontal disease. It was also detected that 19% of the population presented some form of mucosal lesion and that 76.5% had a low perception of their quality of life in relation to oral health. Conclusion. Through the use of different indices and assessment instruments, it was possible elucidate facts regarding the oral health of older adults institutionalized as part of a public program in Villavicencio. The results highlight the need to implement strategies and treatments that contribute to improving the oral health of this vulnerable population.
- Publication
Investigaciones ANDINA, 2016, Vol 18, Issue 33, p1625
- ISSN
0124-8146
- Publication type
Article