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Autoperception of food conditions of elderly dental prosthetic users.

Jaqueline PetryAndrea Cintra LopesKarlla Cassol
Published in: CoDAS (2019)
The elderly rarely complaint about discomfort or embarrassment on feeding, however, they present an average lower than expected in the GOHAI index, which indicates that, although they do not report it, many deteriorations, that seem to be natural may be happening and may be the cause of worst quality of life.
Keyphrases
  • middle aged
  • community dwelling
  • oral health
  • risk assessment
  • human health