The impact of oral health on quality of life of urban and riverine populations of the Amazon: A multilevel analysis.

ABSTRACT: Few studies and epidemiological surveys are carried out in populations geographically and culturally isolated, such as rural and riverine communities. Riverine populations represent one of the typical populations of the Amazon region. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of dental caries and periodontal disease on the quality of life of adolescents and young adults from an urban area and from two riverine communities of the Amazon region located at different distances from the urban area. The occurrence of dental caries and periodontal disease was examined through the Decayed, Missing, Filled (DMFT) Index and the Community Periodontal Index (CPI). The impact of oral health conditions on quality of life was examined through the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire. The data

SUBMITTER: Maia CVR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6267970 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature