Condição das próteses dentárias de pacientes da Clínica Odontológica da Universidade Federal de Sergipe e impacto na qualidade de vida

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the dental prosthesis conditions of patients assisted at the Department of Dentistry (DOD) of the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS) and to relate it to the patients' self-perception. Methods: Questionnaires were applied to know the condition of the dental prosthesis, such as time of use, type of prosthesis, hygiene method. Questionnaires on socio-educational level were also applied, as well as the GOHAI questionnaire to gauge patients' perceptions regarding dental prosthesis. Results: We evaluated 22 patients who sought care at the dental clinic of the University of Dentistry of Sergipe, campus University Hospital - Aracaju. The sample presented values in relation to the GOHAI Index considered with low or medium perception, not being statistically significant for any of the evaluated indexes. Regarding the percentage of responses of volunteers, 63.6% of users use their prosthesis for less than 5 years, using as a cleaning method the mechanics (brushing), and as a form the toothbrush (90.9%) and use of toothpaste (86.4%). Regarding other habits, 59.1% do not remove the prosthesis to sleep. Although the most prevalent volunteers did not complain of discomfort when using the dental prosthesis, 40.9% had poor hygiene conditions, 59.1% had no retention changes. Conclusion: Patients need better instruction on cleaning, hygiene and even retention of their dental prostheses in order to change their care habits and perception with their oral health.