THỰC TRẠNG MÒN RĂNG VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN Ở NGƯỜI CAO TUỔI TẠI PHƯỜNG PHƯƠNG LIÊN, ĐỐNG ĐA, HÀ NỘI NĂM 2022

Abstract

Objectives: The study was conducted to understand the current status of tooth wear (wear neck tooth and occlusal surface wear) and some factors related to this condition in the elderly in Phuong Lien, Dong Da, Hanoi in 2022. Methodology: The cross-sectional study was performed with 424 elderly people (aged 60+ years old) at Phuong Lien, Dong Da, Hanoi and, University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Hanoi National University) from November 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021. Data were collected through available questionnaires, the dental status of the study subjects was examined and determined by doctors from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hanoi National University. Results: The rate of elderly people with cervical wear was 69.3%, mainly in premolars (59.2%). The rate of occlusal surface wear is 69.1%, mainly in molars (62.3%). Factors associated with tooth wear in the elderly are occupation and age. Sensitivity is one of the symptoms of tooth wear, subjects with symptoms of sensitivity have the significant ability to detect tooth wear earlier than subjects without tooth sensitivity. Elderly people with tooth sensitivity are 3.88 times more likely to develop tooth wear than people without tooth sensitivity.