Rehabilitation with removable dentures among the dentate population in Finland. 1987

K Ranta
Department of Cariology, University of Helsinki, Finland.

The information available on the rehabilitation with removable dentures among dentate subjects is contradictory. In the present study, the most common type of rehabilitation was a complete maxillary denture with or without a partial one. Nineteen per cent of men and 27% of women belonged to this category. Partial denture(s) without a complete one were worn by 11% of men and 15% of women. The odds ratio of having partial denture(s) was significantly higher among women, among people with a medium level of income, with a regular dental attendance pattern, and with a shorter distance to the nearest dental clinic. The presence of a complete denture significantly decreased the odds ratio of having a partial denture. The effect of age was non-significant in the two youngest age categories. The odds ratio of having a single complete denture was significantly higher among women, among people with a medium level of income and with a shorter distance to the nearest dental clinic. The presence of a partial denture and belonging to the oldest age bracket decreased the odds ratio significantly. Regularity of use of dental services had a non-significant effect.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007576 Jaw, Edentulous, Partially Absence of teeth from a portion of the mandible and/or maxilla.
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D003752 Dental Health Services Services designed to promote, maintain, or restore dental health. Health Services, Dental,Services, Dental Health,Dental Health Service,Health Service, Dental,Service, Dental Health
D003824 Denture, Complete A denture replacing all natural teeth and associated structures in both the maxilla and mandible. Complete Denture,Complete Dentures,Dentures, Complete
D003832 Denture, Partial, Removable A partial denture designed and constructed to be removed readily from the mouth. Removable Partial Denture,Denture, Removable Partial,Dentures, Removable Partial,Partial Denture, Removable,Partial Dentures, Removable,Removable Partial Dentures
D005260 Female Females
D005387 Finland A country in northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia. The capital is Helsinki. Aland Islands,Ă…land Islands
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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