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Introdução: O aumento da necessidade de reabilitação oral está relacionado ao envelhecimento populacional. A prostodontia removível é comum em Portugal, tendo um efeito significativo na qualidade de vida dos portadores. O sucesso do tratamento depende de fatores como o desenho protético, o tipo de reabilitação e aspetos psicossociais. Objetivos: O estudo visa determinar se o uso de prótese removível melhora a qualidade de vida, considerando aspetos físicos, emocionais e sociais. Procura-se também identificar possíveis problemas associados à sua utilização que possam prejudicar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Com base nas dificuldades relatadas, pretende-se desenvolver soluções práticas para resolver ou minimizar essas questões. Materiais e métodos: Estudo observacional transversal realizado com uma amostra de 27 pacientes reabilitados com prótese removível na Clínica Dentária Universitária da UCP. Foram recolhidos dados sociodemográficos, classificação de Kennedy e aplicados os questionários OHIP-14, GOHAI e QSPM. Todos os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pelo SPSS 28.0. Resultados: Observou-se uma predominância de pacientes do sexo feminino, do grupo geriátrico e com Classe III de Kennedy em ambas as arcadas, excetuando na arcada inferior de pacientes com 65 anos ou mais, onde prevaleceu a Classe I. O estudo mostrou impacto reduzido dos problemas orais na vida dos pacientes, com maior queixa de dor física (3,92±1,08) e alta satisfação protética (8,81±2,08). A única diferença significativa foi na dimensão mastigação da Classificação de Kennedy para a arcada superior, com valor de 8,691 (p=0,013). No geral, o impacto dos problemas orais foi limitado. Conclusão: A maioria dos pacientes continua a manifestar-se satisfeito em relação à reabilitação, traduzindo-se numa perceção positiva relativamente à sua qualidade de vida, com um impacto mínimo nos aspetos físicos, emocionais e sociais. Ressalva-se que os pacientes relataram dificuldades associadas à capacidade mastigatória, particularmente na mastigação de alimentos mais duros.
Introduction: The increased need for oral rehabilitation is related to population aging. Removable prosthodontics is common in Portugal, having a significant effect on the quality of life of patients. The success of the treatment depends on factors such as prosthetic design, type of rehabilitation and psychosocial aspects. Objectives: The study aims to determine whether the use of removable prostheses improves quality of life, considering physical, emotional and social aspects. We also seek to identify possible problems associated with its use that could harm patients' quality of life. Based on the reported difficulties, we intend to develop practical solutions to resolve or minimize these issues. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional observational study carried out with a sample of 27 patients rehabilitated with removable prostheses at the UCP University Dental Clinic. Sociodemographic data, Kennedy classification were collected and the OHIP-14, GOHAI and QSPM questionnaires were applied. All data were statistically analyzed by SPSS 28.0. Results: There was a predominance of female patients, from the geriatric group and with Kennedy Class III in both arches, except in the lower arch of patients aged 65 years or over, where Class I prevailed. The study showed a reduced impact of oral problems in patients' lives, with greater complaints of physical pain (3.92±1.08) and high prosthetic satisfaction (8.81±2.08). The only significant difference was in the chewing dimension of the Kennedy Classification for the upper arch, with a value of 8.691 (p=0.013). Overall, the impact of oral problems was limited. Conclusion: The majority of patients continue to express satisfaction regarding rehabilitation, translating into a positive perception regarding their quality of life, with minimal impact on physical, emotional and social aspects. It is noteworthy that patients reported difficulties associated with chewing capacity, particularly when chewing harder foods.
Introduction: The increased need for oral rehabilitation is related to population aging. Removable prosthodontics is common in Portugal, having a significant effect on the quality of life of patients. The success of the treatment depends on factors such as prosthetic design, type of rehabilitation and psychosocial aspects. Objectives: The study aims to determine whether the use of removable prostheses improves quality of life, considering physical, emotional and social aspects. We also seek to identify possible problems associated with its use that could harm patients' quality of life. Based on the reported difficulties, we intend to develop practical solutions to resolve or minimize these issues. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional observational study carried out with a sample of 27 patients rehabilitated with removable prostheses at the UCP University Dental Clinic. Sociodemographic data, Kennedy classification were collected and the OHIP-14, GOHAI and QSPM questionnaires were applied. All data were statistically analyzed by SPSS 28.0. Results: There was a predominance of female patients, from the geriatric group and with Kennedy Class III in both arches, except in the lower arch of patients aged 65 years or over, where Class I prevailed. The study showed a reduced impact of oral problems in patients' lives, with greater complaints of physical pain (3.92±1.08) and high prosthetic satisfaction (8.81±2.08). The only significant difference was in the chewing dimension of the Kennedy Classification for the upper arch, with a value of 8.691 (p=0.013). Overall, the impact of oral problems was limited. Conclusion: The majority of patients continue to express satisfaction regarding rehabilitation, translating into a positive perception regarding their quality of life, with minimal impact on physical, emotional and social aspects. It is noteworthy that patients reported difficulties associated with chewing capacity, particularly when chewing harder foods.
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Prótese removível Qualidade de vida Saúde oral Grau de satisfação Removable prosthesis Quality of life Oral health Degree of satisfaction