Satisfação com a prótese dentária removível e consumo Alimentar em pessoas idosas

Abstract

Objective: To verify if the satisfaction of the elderly regarding the use of removable dental prostheses is related to food consumption (caloric intake, macro and micronutrients), as well as to indirectly evaluate the risk factors associated with the diet of the elderly. Method: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study with a quantitative approach. We considered elderly (n = 30) who used full dentures and / or partial bimaxillary assisted by the Department of Dentistry of UFRN. Data collection consisted of socioeconomic-demographic questionnaires, clinical examination (oral / dental prosthesis), satisfaction assessment with prosthesis through the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), food consumption assessment from the Food Recall (R24h) and analysis of current nutrient intake through Dietbox® software. Descriptive analysis of data and bivariate (chi-square, Fisher's exact, Mann-Whitney tests) with a confidence level of 95% was performed. Results: Regarding food intake, as satisfactory practices related to higher calorie intake (p = 0.038), lower carbohydrate intake (p = 0.023) and higher lipid intake (p = 0.023) and higher lipid intake (p = 0.025), magnesium (p = 0.031), zinc (p = 0.002) and sodium (p = 0.019). A partial (p = 0.040) prosthesis, made by a dentist (p <0.001) and with favorable technical quality for upper (p <0.001) and inferior (p <0.001) prostheses. Conclusion: Dissatisfaction with the use of prostheses can make something that further compromises nutrient intake that is directly related to the technical quality of the prosthesis, as well as other associated factors.