Abstract
Objectives
Identify and analyze determinants for oral-health-related quality of life among adults admitted to a Danish research program on general health and lifestyle (DANHES 2007-2008)
Materials and methods
Study population: 4402 volunteers invited among participants of main study (n=18065) in 12 Danish cities.
Age 18-96 years (average 54)
Structured interviews (from main study and dental study) and clinical oral examination
Oral-health-related quality of life measured by a 10 item index
Non-parametric statistical methods, chi-square, simple and multivariate logistic regression
Conclusions
Regular dental visits and high number of natural teeth are determinants
for high level of oral-health-related quality of life
Untreated caries, wearing dentures and high caries experience
are determinants for reduced oral-health-related quality of life
Results
33 persons were edentulous, 7 % wore dentures , mean DMFS = 62
88% were regular users of dental care
24 % reported oral-health-related quality of life problems
6 % reported score of 3 or more oral-health-related quality of life problems (maximum score = 30)
Most frequent problems because of appearance of teeth (or dentures) :
Feeling embarrassed (13 %)
Feeling tense (9 %)
Avoid smiling/laughing (6 %)
Difficulties with eating food due to mouth or teeth problems 9 %
Identify and analyze determinants for oral-health-related quality of life among adults admitted to a Danish research program on general health and lifestyle (DANHES 2007-2008)
Materials and methods
Study population: 4402 volunteers invited among participants of main study (n=18065) in 12 Danish cities.
Age 18-96 years (average 54)
Structured interviews (from main study and dental study) and clinical oral examination
Oral-health-related quality of life measured by a 10 item index
Non-parametric statistical methods, chi-square, simple and multivariate logistic regression
Conclusions
Regular dental visits and high number of natural teeth are determinants
for high level of oral-health-related quality of life
Untreated caries, wearing dentures and high caries experience
are determinants for reduced oral-health-related quality of life
Results
33 persons were edentulous, 7 % wore dentures , mean DMFS = 62
88% were regular users of dental care
24 % reported oral-health-related quality of life problems
6 % reported score of 3 or more oral-health-related quality of life problems (maximum score = 30)
Most frequent problems because of appearance of teeth (or dentures) :
Feeling embarrassed (13 %)
Feeling tense (9 %)
Avoid smiling/laughing (6 %)
Difficulties with eating food due to mouth or teeth problems 9 %
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 21 Sept 2011 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 21 Sept 2011 |
| Event | EADPH kongres i Rom 2011 - Rom, Italy Duration: 21 Sept 2011 → 24 Sept 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | EADPH kongres i Rom 2011 |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Rom |
| Period | 21/09/2011 → 24/09/2011 |