Henricsson S, Bengtsson VW, Renvert S, Berglund JS, Lundegren N, Andersson P. Self-perceived oral health and orofacial appearance in an adult population, 60 years of age.
Int J Dent Hyg 2024;
22:575-587. [PMID:
37369990 DOI:
10.1111/idh.12711]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
The study aimed to compare self-perceived oral health and orofacial appearance in three different cohorts of 60-year-old individuals.
METHOD
A cross-sectional design, based on data obtained from a questionnaire used in the Swedish National Study of Aging and Care. The sample comprised 478 individuals, from baseline, 2001-2003 (n = 191), 2007-2009 (n = 218) and 2014-2015 (n = 69). Comparisons were made within and between the cohorts, with bivariate analysis and Fisher's exact test. Statistical significance was considered at p < 0.05.
RESULTS
The result showed that a low number of the participants reported self-perceived problems with oral health. Of the problems reported, a higher proportion in cohort 2014-2015 (39.3%) experienced problems with bleeding gums. The experience of bleeding gums increased between the cohorts 2001-2003 and 2014-2015 (p = 0.040) and between 2007-2009 and 2014-2015 (p = 0.017). The prevalence of discomfort with sensitive teeth was experienced in 7%-32%. Twice as many women compared to men experienced discomfort in all cohorts (no significant differences between the cohorts). Satisfaction with dental appearance was experienced in 75%-84%. Twice as many women compared to men were dissatisfied with their dental appearance in 2001-2003 (p = 0.011) and with discoloured teeth (p = 0.020). No significant differences could be seen between the cohorts regarding discomfort with dental appearance or discoloured teeth.
CONCLUSION
The 60-year-olds irrespective of birth cohort, perceived their oral health and orofacial appearance as satisfactory.
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