KMID : 0362420180560040287
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Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics 2018 Volume.56 No. 4 p.287 ~ p.294
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Denture wearers¡¯ recognition for their oral health status, denture cleansing methods, and insurance health system
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Kim Sun-Jai
Kim Seong-Kyun Noh Kwan-Tae Ahn Su-Jin Baik Sang-Hyun Kim Jee-Hwan Yoo Dong-Ki Kim Kyoung-Rok Kwon Kung-Rock
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of the present investigation was to understand the incidence, prevalence of denture stomatitis in denture wearers, who were over 60 years old, and use the results for a fundamental data to promote public awareness about denture stomatitis and its education tools.
Materials and methods: From August 21 to September 8 2017, 500 denture wearers, who were more than 60 years old in Seoul and 4 other metropolitan cities (Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Daejeon), received questionnaires. The questionnaires included denture wearers¡¯ demographic distributions, specific dental treatment experiences, discomforts with current dentures, their oral health conditions, and the method of denture cleansing.
Results: Thirty-two percent of 500 denture wearers responded that they have healthy oral conditions. Two hundred and eight respondents (41.6%) were aware of denture stomatitis. Only 131 (26.2%) were informed about the removable denture covered by national health insurance and 327 (65.4%) of denture wearers were using the improper denture cleansing methods.
Conclusion: A large number of denture wearers still do not recognize the importance of proper treatment for denture stomatitis, insurance covered denture treatments, and adequate denture cleansing methods.
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KEYWORD
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Denture wearers, Oral health, Denture stomatitis, Insurance covered denture treatment
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