Dental Prosthetic Status and Need in Elderly Homes
Author Information
Author(s): Shenoy Rekha P., Hegde Vijaya
Primary Institution: Yenepoya Dental College
Hypothesis
What is the prosthetic status and need of elderly inmates in old age homes in Mangalore?
Conclusion
There is a high unmet need for prosthetic care among the institutionalized elderly surveyed.
Supporting Evidence
- 88% of the subjects were fully edentulous.
- Only 12% had complete dentures.
- None of the subjects had partial dentures.
- Prosthetic status was significantly associated with gender.
Takeaway
Most elderly people in the study didn't have dentures, and many need them to help with eating and speaking.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the prosthetic status and need among elderly inmates in old age homes.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on self-reported data and limited sample size.
Limitations
The study was limited to two old age homes in Mangalore and may not represent all elderly populations.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 60 years and above, with 54.9% males and 45.1% females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.024
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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