Impact of Tooth Loss and Preferences for Tooth Replacement Among Clinic Attendees at a Public University
| Main Authors: | Fang, Hew Pei, En, Lee Jia, Meei, Tew In, Ahmad, Rohana, Abdul Aziz, Aznida Firzah, Said, Shahida Mohd, Mohd Dom, Tuti Ningseh |
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| Format: | Book application/pdf Journal |
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UI Scholars Hub
, 2018
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| Online Access: |
https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/jdi/vol25/iss2/7 https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1094&context=jdi |
Daftar Isi:
- Tooth loss is considered a major end-point sequela of preventable oral diseases. In Malaysia, tooth mortality is a common oral health problem. Objective: To assess the impact of tooth loss, preferences for tooth replacement, and the relationship between impact of tooth loss and number of missing teeth. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional survey involved 244 patients attending a primary health center and dental clinic at a public university. The respondents completed self-administered questionnaires on personal background, tooth replacement status, impact of tooth loss using a 12-item modified Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI), and preferences for tooth replacement. A dental examination was performed to determine the number of missing teeth. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 56.2 years (standard deviation [SD], 8.1 years). The mean number of missing teeth was 8.3; 62.7% of patients had at least 20 natural teeth. The majority were not wearing a dental prosthesis. The mean GOHAI score was 16.3. Of the patients, 66.0% experienced some food biting difficulty, 59.4% worried about oral health, and 57.8% experienced eating discomfort. Dental implants were the most preferred replacement option (38.9%). The GOHAI scores were not related to the number of missing teeth. Conclusion: Tooth loss and use of dental prostheses had some impact on quality of life, although the impact was not high.