X Chen1, S Chen, R Chen, Y Du. 1. College of Stomatology, West China University of Medical Sciences.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this survey is to investigate the oral health status of the oldsters over 65-year-old in Chengdu of China. METHODS: The oral health status, including oral hygiene, caries, periodontal diseases and the tooth loss of 468 elderly individuals over 65 years old were surveyed and analyzed. RESULTS: It was found that all these older individuals brushed their teeth everyday, but most of them had tooth decay, gingivitis and periodontitis. About 7.47% of them were edentulous, and 2.56% of them were half edentulous. The masticatory ability of most of them declined and the chewing ability of them was low. CONCLUSION: The oral health status of these elderly individuals in Chengdu is poor. It is therefore necessary to improve the health status of this population.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this survey is to investigate the oral health status of the oldsters over 65-year-old in Chengdu of China. METHODS: The oral health status, including oral hygiene, caries, periodontal diseases and the tooth loss of 468 elderly individuals over 65 years old were surveyed and analyzed. RESULTS: It was found that all these older individuals brushed their teeth everyday, but most of them had tooth decay, gingivitis and periodontitis. About 7.47% of them were edentulous, and 2.56% of them were half edentulous. The masticatory ability of most of them declined and the chewing ability of them was low. CONCLUSION: The oral health status of these elderly individuals in Chengdu is poor. It is therefore necessary to improve the health status of this population.