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KMID : 1020220140140030293
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2014 Volume.14 No. 3 p.293 ~ p.302
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The relationship between dental prosthesis status, prosthesis need and mastication function in the Korean elderly population - The 5th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(2010-2012)-
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Choi Mi-Sook
Lee Jong-Hwa
Yun Hyun-Kyuong
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Abstract
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Objectives : The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between the status and necessity of dental prosthesis and mastication function in the Korean elderly.
Methods : This study investigated 4,557 elderly people aged over 65 in the 5th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(2010-2012). Frequency analysis, χ2 test, and logistic regression analysis were used.
Results : Those aged over 75 complained of greater discomfort in mastication function than those from 65 to 74, and it was statistically significant(p<0.001). Mastication discomfort was not so significant in those with higher education and higher income(p<0.001). Those who did not use prosthesis tended to have better mastication function(p<0.001). Denture users complained of mastication discomfort when they used it(p<0.001).
Conclusions : This study verified the relationship between the discomfort in mastication and related factors, and will provide the basic data for the access to dental clinic services.
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KEYWORD
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dental prosthesis, elderly, mastication function, national health nutrition survey
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