Edentulism and quality of life in the Salvadoran population: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Edentulism is the partial or total loss of teeth, it is irreversible and disabling due to its sequelae in the masticatory, phonetic and aesthetic function that affect the quality of life.

Objective

To establish the impact of edentulism and sociodemographic factors on the quality of life of the Salvadoran population.

Materials and methods

Secondary cross-sectional analysis of data in 3322 users of the Public Health System of El Salvador, aged 15 to > 60 years. The variables under study were sociodemographic, edentulismo and quality of life. Edentulism was determined by clinical examination using the Oral Impact on Daily Performance scale. The statistical analysis was performed using χ², OR, multiple regression analysis and set the significance t

SUBMITTER: Escobar GAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11317007 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature