Prevalence of Edentulism, Associated Factors, Perceived Treatment Needs and Barriers for Dental Care among the Elderly in a Rural Area of Puducherry, India: A Communitybased Mixed-method Study

Prevalence of Edentulism, Associated Factors, Perceived Treatment Needs and Barriers for Dental Care among the Elderly in a Rural Area of Puducherry, India: A Communitybased Mixed-method Study

Introduction: Edentulism is a significant cause of poor oral health among the elderly in India. It affects their quality of life, particularly in terms of nutrition, phonetics and aesthetics. Most studies assessing edentulism in India are hospital-based, which may not provide an accurate represe...

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Main Authors: Ranjana Ravindranath, Jayalakshmy Ramakrishnan, Vijayageetha Mathavaswami, Vanessa Ravel, Balasubramanian Madhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
: denture
geriatric
health services accessibility
oral health
prosthesis
quality of life
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/20596/74405_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_QC(PS_SS)_PF1(RI_SL)_redo_PB(RI_IS)_PN(IS).pdf
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