title: Problems faced by complete denture-wearing elderly people living in jammu district.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Poor oral health is increasing dramatically among old people especially those living in rural and remote areas. Various factors such as low education background, low income, poor living conditions, unhealthy lifestyle, inadequate oral hygiene and tobacco use lead to poor oral health among older people which in turn lead to risks to their general health. The older people especially from rural areas are apprehensive about seeing a dentist and do not visit them regularly. This may lead to various problems which may have a detrimental influence on their quality of life.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To know the problems faced by complete denture wearers in rural areas in Jammu district.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fifty patients from rural area Bishna, initially treated with a complete denture in the maxilla or mandibles were examined. The data were collected with the help of a questionnaire.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results revealed that majority of respondents were in the age - group of 65-70 y. Majority of respondents complained of "difficulty chewing", "sore spots", "painful and swollen gums". Majority of respondents had difficulty in speech, it was difficult for them to interact and communicate with their dentures on. Most of the respondents had lost confidence and had low self esteem. Clinical observations revealed that the commonest condition associated with denture wearing was Oral Stomatitis/ Burning mouth Syndrome, Superimposed infection and Angular cheilitis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Older people should Communicate and visit dentists, regularly, so that the dentists can adjust the treatment and pace according to their needs. Behavioural therapy techniques can make dental visits relatively anxiety and pain-free.
authors: Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences , Sehora,Jammu, India .
authors: Harvinder
authors: H
authors: Singh
authors: Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences , Sehora, Jammu, India .
authors: Sumeet
authors: S
authors: Sharma
authors: Reader, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences , Sehora, Jammu, India .
authors: Sarbjeet
authors: S
authors: Singh
authors: Professor, Department of Conservative & Endodontic, Institute of Dental Sciences , Sehora, Jammu, India .
authors: Nikhil
authors: N
authors: Wazir
authors: Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences , Sehora, Jammu, India .
authors: Rajiv
authors: R
authors: Raina
keywords: Complete denture wearers; Elderly; Physical problems; Psychological problems; Social problems
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