Abstract:
Introduction. The world's population is aging, with people
aged 65 and over being the fastest growing age group. In
Republic of Moldova, in 2019 it represented 20.8% of the
total number of the population with habitual residence. Material and methods Total sample: 78 patients from Day
care institution; Age: 65 years or older; CPITN index
assessment; Dichotomic questionnaire regarding lifestyle. Results. The mean age of the patients was 73.2 years. The
mean CPITN index score for the sample was 1.71 with a
mode of 3 observed in 36 (46.15%) patients,. 26 patients
(33.33%) were periodontal healthy. Conclusions. The present survey indicated a poor oral
hygiene among elderly population. Nevertheless, further
studies are needed to be performed on larger population.
Description:
State University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Congresul consacrat aniversării a 75-a de la fondarea Universității de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie „Nicolae Testemițanu” din Republica Moldova, Ziua internațională a științei pentru pace și dezvoltare
