چکیده
Background: Loss of multiple teeth is common
among the elderly and it affects their oral functions.
The oral functions can be improved by removable
dentures, however, many of the elderly are not
using these removable prostheses.
Objective: To assess the prevalence of tooth loss,
wearing and non-wearing of removable dentures
as well as the reasons for non-wearing of denture
among the elderly attending a Geriatric Centre in
a Nigerian Teaching Hospital.
Subjects and method: This was a cross-sectional
study that employed interviewer-administered
questionnaires to collect information on gender,
age, dental status, use of denture, types of denture,
and non-usage of denture from consented elders.
Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Version 20.
Fisher’s exact test was performed for discrete
variables. Data obtained were significant at
p<0.05.
Result: There were 165 (32.3%) males and 346
(67.7%) female participants. Majority (30.5%)
were in the 66 -70 years’ age group. Only 48.1%
had no missing tooth, 183 (35.8%) had missing teeth
that were never replaced, 62 (12.1%) had dentures
in place while 20 (3.9%) had stopped using
dentures. The major reason for non-wearing of
denture was the perception that it was not
necessary in old age. Poor retention was the major
reason for discontinuing denture wearing. There
was a statistically significant relationship between
age and use of denture (p=0.034), and between
types of denture and non-usage of denture
(p=0.00).
Conclusion: There is high prevalence of tooth
loss but low prevalence of denture wearing among
the participants.
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