Practical needs of oral prosthodontics in the field of health

Rómell Lazo Nodarse, Bismar Hernández Reyes, Rolando Rodríguez Alpízar, Elizabeth Puig Capote, Yetisleydis Márquez Ventura, Magdalena Sanfor Ricardo

Article ID: 1674
Vol 2, Issue 1, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/wt.v2i1.1674

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Abstract

Reason: Teeth, related to chewing, aesthetics and vocal function, are an essential element. Therefore, the absence of teeth is considered to lead to the deterioration of oral health. Objective: To determine the actual needs of oral restoration in the Northern Health District of camagui city. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on the population in the Northern Health District of camagui city from October 2013 to April 2015. The study included 574 men and women aged 18 and over.Results: Female patients over 60 years old were dominant. Of the 574 people examined, 401 were determined to need artificial rehabilitation, and tooth loss was the main reason. People over the age of 60 have the greatest actual demand for prosthetics. With regard to gender, it was noted that women needed some prosthetic treatment because it was higher than men. Conclusion: The actual demand for oral restoration in female patients over 60 years old is widespread, and the main reason is the loss of teeth.


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dental papers; oral health; quality of life; aged; describe epidemiology


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