Use of dental implants among older adults of two southern Brazilian cities: A population‐based cross‐sectional study

Aim To assess the prevalence and associated factors with use of dental implants among older adults. Methods This cross‐sectional study was performed with home dwelling older adults from the cities Cruz Alta and Veranópolis, Brazil. The main outcome was obtained by a clinical oral examination, consid...

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Published in:Special care in dentistry 2023-01, Vol.43 (1), p.56-66
Main Authors: Muniz, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes, Fernandez, Matheus dos Santos, Pacheco, Karen Eymael, Martins, Marcella Wohlfahrt, Trevisan, Thais Carleso, Zatt, Fernanda Pretto, Colussi, Paulo Roberto Graffiti
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Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Brazil - epidemiology
Cities
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dental Care
dental care for aged
Dental floss
Dental Implants
Dental prosthetics
epidemiology
Humans
Older people
Population studies
Population-based studies
Prevalence
public health dentistry
Socioeconomic Factors
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Summary:Aim To assess the prevalence and associated factors with use of dental implants among older adults. Methods This cross‐sectional study was performed with home dwelling older adults from the cities Cruz Alta and Veranópolis, Brazil. The main outcome was obtained by a clinical oral examination, considering those with at least one dental implant. Independent variables were collected by a structured questionnaire. Crude and adjusted analysis was performed by Poisson regression with robust variance estimation; results are presented in prevalence ratio (PR) and 95% confidence interval. Results It was included 569 participants. The overall prevalence of using at least one dental implant was 16.7%. Higher PR for the use of dental implants was observed in white individuals (PR:5.147; 95% CI:2.033–3.034), in those with at least medium income (PR:3.202; 95% CI:1.196–5.572) and in those with access to dental care in the last 12 months (RP:1.595; 95% CI:1.087–2.340). Older adults with a medium level of education (RP:0.484; 95% CI:0.240–0.978) and those that did not use dental floss (RP:0.627; 95% CI:0.240–0.978) demonstrated a significantly lower PR for use of dental implants. Conclusion A substantial prevalence of use of dental implants was observed among older adults. In addition, white ones, those with a better financial situation and users of dental floss presented higher use of dental implants.
ISSN:0275-1879
1754-4505
DOI:10.1111/scd.12736