[Behavior and conditions related to denture wearing in edentulous Quebecers over 60 years of age].
A study was conducted among 367 persons aged 60 and over in order to determine the type and severity of digestive and nutritional problems experienced by edentulous elderly not wearing functional dentures. This article summarizes the information collected through an interview. The data describes the prosthetic status and experience of the elderly, their use of dental services and their methods of hygiene. In addition, information is provided on the level of satisfaction relative to their dentures and the need for repair or replacement of the latter.
Simard
P L
PL
Université Laval.
Vallée
R
R
Brodeur
J M
JM
Demers
M
M
Lachapelle
D
D
D000368:Aged; D003752:Dental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003824:Denture, Complete / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000453:epidemiology; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011792:Quebec / Q000453:epidemiology
Comportements et états reliés au port de prothèses chez des Québécois édentés âgés de 60 ans et plus.