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VOL. 6, ISSUE 12 (2020)
Self perception of food choice in geriatric dental prosthesis users
Authors
Sharmila Hussain, Pavya B, Prabhu R
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the self-perception of the food choice of elderly and users of dental prosthesis, in order to verify the influence of dental prosthesis on their feeding.
Methods: The present study conducted with 100 elderly, aged between 60 and 70 years old. They are divided into 4 groups (Group CD, CE, PE, PD) with 25 patients in each group. Group CD (Complete Denture wearer) compared with Group CE (Completely Edentulous), Group PD (Partial Denture wearer) compared with Group PE (Partially Edentulous). All participants answered to a questionnaire of Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI).
Results: The GOHAI average score for CE was 23.88 and PE was 22.68 which is classified as “low” indicates that the edentulous elderly whether partially or completely who participated in this study have a bad self-awareness regarding oral health. The GOHAI average score for CD was 31.72 and PD was 31.84 which is classified as “moderate” indicates that the edentulous elderly whether partially or completely who participated in this study have an average self-awareness regarding oral health.
Conclusion: The overall quality of life from our study was compared between all four groups found that Denture wearers either complete or partial rarely complaint about discomfort or embarrassment on feeding with moderate GOHAI score. Whereas edentulous always have difficulty or embarrassment in feeding with low GOHAI score indicating worst quality of life.
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Pages:120-125
How to cite this article:
Sharmila Hussain, Pavya B, Prabhu R "Self perception of food choice in geriatric dental prosthesis users". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 6, Issue 12, 2020, Pages 120-125
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