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A importância do médico dentista na saúde bucal com os pacientes da terceira idade
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A expectativa de vida da população mundial cresceu requerendo atenção à saúde dos idosos, cujo envelhecimento não deve constituir perda ou redução das funções. A Odontogeriatria abrange o atendimento preventivo e curativo às doenças orais ou condições crônicas, com foco na integralidade do indivíduo geriátrico. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar a importância do atendimento à saúde bucal do idoso, a fim de tornar os profissionais de medicina dentária conscientes das condições orais desses indivíduos e assim como tratamentos disponíveis para as mesmas. Considera-se relevante este estudo para os dentistas, pois reflete sobre condutas adotadas em pacientes idosos em Portugal. O trabalho consiste numa revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema e demonstra que profissionais capacitados permitem melhorar a saúde bucal dessa população, tornando-a mais independente e com maior qualidade de vida. Verifica-se que a população idosa portuguesa utiliza pouco os serviços e há necessidade de mais investimentos para aumentar a cobertura dos atendimentos.
The life expectancy of the world population has grown, requiring more attention to the health, whose aging process should not constitute loss or reduction of function. Geriatric Dentistry covers the preventive and curative for diseases or chronic conditions, addressing the individual integrality. The purpose of this study is to present the importance of dental care to the elderly, making professionals aware of the oral conditions of the elderly people and their treatments. This study is relevant for dentists, as it reflects on the behaviors adopted in elderly patients in Portugal. It is a literature review on the issue and shows that specialized dentists can improve the oral health of the elderly people, making them more independent and with better life quality. However, the Portuguese population still has much to go forward to have a greater oral health coverage. Further investments to enhance oral health care for these people are needed.
The life expectancy of the world population has grown, requiring more attention to the health, whose aging process should not constitute loss or reduction of function. Geriatric Dentistry covers the preventive and curative for diseases or chronic conditions, addressing the individual integrality. The purpose of this study is to present the importance of dental care to the elderly, making professionals aware of the oral conditions of the elderly people and their treatments. This study is relevant for dentists, as it reflects on the behaviors adopted in elderly patients in Portugal. It is a literature review on the issue and shows that specialized dentists can improve the oral health of the elderly people, making them more independent and with better life quality. However, the Portuguese population still has much to go forward to have a greater oral health coverage. Further investments to enhance oral health care for these people are needed.
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Terceira Idade Saúde Bucal Qualidade de Vida Saúde Pública Elderly Oral Health Quality of Life Public Health