Pérdida dentaria y calidad de vida del adulto mayor. Caso: Misión Sonrisa Coro estado Falcón. 2015

Abstract

The tooth loss is constituted as a condition that biopsychosocially affects the individual by the fall of the dental pieces. This is frequently observed in the elderly population, since they have been affected more by the elements that generate it. In this sense, the research was oriented to determine the incidence of tooth loss on the quality of life of the older adult who attends the Sonrisa Santa Ana Mission, through a descriptive study, with a non-experimental, transactional field design, Through the interview, using a questionnaire designed for this purpose. Due to the results it was found that tooth loss affects the quality of life of the older adult from the biological aspect due to the changes in his digestive process; And psychosocial in the socialization with family and friends and valuation of their facial appearance.