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What variables are associated with use of and need for dental prosthesis? A cross-sectional study.

Nathália P RosalenFrancisco Wilker Mustafa Gomez MunizNatália R ScalcoKoriandher da S DezingriniEliane L ColussiAna Luiza Cardoso PiresPaulo Roberto Grafitti Colussi
Published in: Gerodontology (2021)
High and low prevalence of use of and need for dental prosthesis, respectively, were detected in this sample. Level of education, marital status, retirement status and access to dental care were associated with the use of dental prostheses. However, only residence area was associated with the need for oral rehabilitation.
Keyphrases
  • oral health
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
  • physical activity
  • chronic pain