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Journal : International Journal of Advanced Health Science and Technology

The Relationship Between Knowledge of Dental and Oral Health and The Number of Functioning Teeth in Indonesian Elderly People Deby Anggraeni; Isnanto; Ida Chairanna Mahirawatie; Tanvish Nitin Manwatkar
International Journal of Advanced Health Science and Technology Vol. 2 No. 4 (2022): August
Publisher : Forum Ilmiah Teknologi dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FORITIKES)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35882/ijahst.v2i4.96

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Tooth loss is a cause of decreased masticatory function that affects the oral cavity and general health in the elderly. The elderly was expected to have at least 20 working teeth, meaning that the masticatory, aesthetic and speech functions were considered normal, although less than 32 teeth. This study aims to determine the relationship between the dental and oral health of the elderly with the number of functioning teeth at the Hargo Dedali Nursing Home in Surabaya. This type of research is analytic with a cross sectional design. The total population is 38 elderly and the research sample is 35 elderly using random sampling technique with purposive sampling. Method analyzed technique uses the Pearson Correlation test. The result of this research is the elderly population is female. Their age range is between 60-92 years. Questions were answered correctly overall by 48.1%. The most questions answered incorrectly about tooth loss by 67.9%. There are 3 elderly who have 20 working teeth. The average working gear is 9.3 or 9 teeth per person. Data are normally distributed. There is a relationship between the two variables (0.000 < 0.05). Conclusion of this research is smaller the value of dental and oral health knowledge of the elderly, the less the number of teeth that work. The benefits of this research can provide awareness and motivation for families, nursing home managers, health workers in an effort to serve dental and oral health in the elderly.
Relationship between Dental and Oral Health Maintenance in Elders with the Occurance of Periodontitis (Case Study at the Posyandu Lansia RW 07 Gunung Anyar Tambak Village, Surabaya Larasati Sekar Nagari; Ida Chairanna Mahirawatie; Ratih Larasati
International Journal of Advanced Health Science and Technology Vol. 4 No. 4 (2024): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35882/ijahst.v4i4.384

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Periodontitis is one of the most common periodontal diseases with an incidence of approximately 10% of adults worldwide. Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss, which has negative impact on chewing function, aesthetics and can affect the quality of life of the sufferer. High percentage of elderly with periodontitis in Posyandu Lansia RW 07 Gunung Anyar Tambak Village, Surabaya. The aim of the research was to determine the relationship between oral health maintenance of the elderly and the incidence of periodontitis in the Posyandu Lansia RW 07 Gunung Anyar Tambak Village, Surabaya. The type of research conducted was analytical research with a cross sectional method, with a sample of 35 elderly people at the RW 07 Posyandu Lansia, Gunung Anyar Tambak Village, Surabaya. The data collection instrument used is a questionnaire used to measure oral health maintenance and an examination sheet to identify periodontitis. The data analysis techniques using Spearman's rho. Conclusion : The average maintenance of oral health of the elderly in answering the research questionnaire was categorized as sufficient at 70.8%. Elderly people who experience periodontitis are 65.72%. There is a strong relationship between oral health maintenance and periodontitis.