Oral lesions associated with the use and care of dentures in the elderly

Evelyn Arencibia García, Marbelys Loredo Curbelo, Marlys Susel Sixto Iglesias, Dunia Milagros Labrador Falero and Jadier Wong Silva

SAP Dentistry, 2024

Abstract: Introduction: Oral lesions are more common in older individuals with old or damaged dentures. Objective: To characterize oral lesions associated with the use and care of dentures in older adults. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on patients from the "Antonio Briones Montoto" Provincial Teaching Stomatological Clinic, Pinar del Río, during the period 2019-2021. Universe: 3886 patients aged 60 or over, rehabilitated with prostheses. Sample (non-probabilistic intentional): 250 elderly individuals with oral paraprosthetic lesions. Data were processed using absolute and relative frequencies and non-parametric Chi-square tests. Results: Oral lesions associated with denture use remain a highly prevalent health problem in the elderly, with the main causes being the absence of preventive measures, inadequate oral hygiene, and lack of knowledge about denture use and care. Conclusions: The study population was characterized by the presence of subprosthetic stomatitis and poor oral hygiene, caused by total acrylic prosthetic appliances; most of which were in poor condition and had been used for more than 5 years. The predominance of nighttime use of the prosthetic appliance conditioned the presence of the detected oral lesions.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.62486/dent2024100

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