BỆNH NHA CHU VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN Ở NGƯỜI CAO TUỔI TẠI THÀNH PHỐ BIÊN HÒA, ĐỒNG NAI

Abstract

Background: Periodontal disease is common with a very high rate and average incidence and is considered the main cause of tooth loss in the elderly. Objectives: To determine the rate and level of periodontal disease in the and learn some factors related to periodontal disease in the elderly years old in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai in 2023 - 2024. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study with analysis was conducted on 424 elderly individuals living in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai from June 1, 2023, to May 1, 2024. Results: In terms of gender, the proportion of females (55%) was higher than males (45%). The predominant educational level was below high school (71.6%), with middle school being the highest proportion (27.1%). The age group 60-64 accounted for the largest proportion (40.8%). Regarding oral hygiene habits, the majority of subjects brush their teeth regularly (96%). However, those brushing their teeth less than twice a day accounted for 51.4%. Most (59%) brush their teeth at the recommended times. The CPI 0 rate was 10.4%, CPI level 1 was 11.6%, CPI level 2 was 58.8%, CPI level 3 was 8.5%, and CPI level 4 was 11.1%. There was a correlation between older age, lower education level, living alone, low income, having heart disease, and poor oral hygiene with the prevalence of periodontitis in the elderly, p<0.05. Conclusion: The rate of periodontal disease in the elderly in Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province is 89.6%. The main risk factors include older age, low education, living alone, low income, heart disease and poor dental care.