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CC BY 4.0 · Eur J Dent 2022; 16(02): 351-359
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735796
Original Article

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, Dry Mouth Sensation, and Level of Anxiety in Elderly Patients Rehabilitated with New Removable Dentures

Lisiane Cristina Bannwart
1   Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
2   Paulista University, School of Dentistry, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
,
Clóvis Lamartine de Moraes Melo Neto 
1   Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
,
Marcelo Coelho Goiato
1   Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
3   Oral Oncology Center, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
,
Daniela Micheline dos Santos
1   Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
3   Oral Oncology Center, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
,
Cristina Aparecida da Silva Paiva
2   Paulista University, School of Dentistry, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
,
Nathaly Vilene de Araújo Moreno
2   Paulista University, School of Dentistry, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
,
Emily Vivianne Freitas da Silva
1   Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
,
André Pinheiro de Magalhães Bertoz
4   Department of Pediatric and Social Dentistry, São Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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Abstract

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the influence of new complete dentures (CDs) and new removable partial dentures (RPDs) on oral health-related quality of life, dry mouth sensation, and anxiety level of their wearers.

Materials and Methods In total, 20 complete edentulous patients (in both arches) that needed to be rehabilitated with new CDs, and 20 partial edentulous patients (in both arches) that needed to be rehabilitated with new RPDs, were included in this study. Each patient must wear the same pair of CDs or RPDs for more than 5 years. Oral health-related quality of life, dry mouth sensation, and level of anxiety were assessed by using the following questionnaires: Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI), VAS (Visual Analog Scale) Xerostomia Questionnaire, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). These questionnaires were applied before oral rehabilitation (initially initial time point) and 3 months after insertion of new dentures (end time point).

Statistical Analysis For the results of STAI-State, STAI-Trait, and GOHAI, the Wilcoxon test was applied to compare the time points. For the results of the VAS xerostomia questionnaire, two-way repeated measures ANOVA (analysis of variance) was applied, followed by the Tukey test. The p-values lower than 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Results/Conclusion For both groups, it was observed that 3 months after the insertion of new removable dentures: (1) there was an increase in oral health-related quality of life; (2) there was a reduction in anxiety (trait anxiety and state anxiety); and (3) there was a perception of greater salivation.

Keywords

complete denture - removable partial denture - quality of life - satisfaction - xerostomia - anxiety - questionnaires - Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index - Visual Analog Scale - State-Trait Anxiety Inventory

Ethical Approval

This study was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the Paulista University (School of Dentistry, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil) with the number 67156417.1.0000.5512. All patients included in this study signed an informed consent form.




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23 November 2021

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