Abstract

ADRIANO ANAYA, Ma. Del Pilar; CAUDILLO JOYA, Tomás  and  GURROLA MARTINEZ, Beatriz. Buccal epidemiological profile of the elderly in the milpa alta delegation (Mexico) and their perception of their mouth. Rev. costarric. salud pública [online]. 2008, vol.17, n.32, pp.58-68. ISSN 1409-1429.

Objective: To identify the buccal epidemiological profile of dental decay, parodontopathies, malocclusions and soft tissue injuries of the elderly population (60+ years) and the perception that they have of their buccal problems. Method: The present study was carried out in 20 centers of protection for the elderly located in the 12 towns that make up the Milpa Alta Delegation (DF). The study universe were the 7868 elderly adults that live in the Milpa Alta Delegation. This work combined quantitative and qualitative research and is a descriptive, cross-sectional and observational study. Through a community organization an invitation was made to this population so that voluntarily and adequatly informed they could participate in the study. The 322 respondents made up the sample. Results: Of the 322 individuals that were checked-up, 265 were female and 57 male. The general average of dental decay was 22,2, 1.3 for oral hygiene, and 1,2 for papillar inflamation (marginal and adhered). Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrate the need to implement specific health promotion and protection actions in the population, as well as the extension of health system coverage in benefit of buccal health.

Keywords : epidemiological profile; dental decay; parodontopathies; malocclusion; soft tissue injuries; Mexico.

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