Análise entre as condições normativas de saúde bucal, fatores sócio-demográficos e o impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida em uma população de adolescentes brasileiros.

Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigated the association of socio-demographic characteristics, normative conditions of oral health and aspects of oral health-related quality of life in a sample of adolescents in the city of Teófilo Otoni, state of Minas Gerais. It was characterized a sample of 294 adolescents students between the ages of 14-17 years selected by random sampling method. A questionnaire was applied to obtain socio-demographic data. Normative conditions of oral health (dental caries, periodontal status, tooth loss) and the oral health related quality of life were investigated. Approximately 51% of adolescents exhibited dental caries. The community periodontal index(CPI)exhibited prevalence of 44.6% for gingival bleeding, 31.3% for calculus, and 17% for periodontal pocket. The prevalence of tooth loss due to caries was 12.6%. Our findings showed a higher prevalence of dental caries in adolescents who lived in rural areas and amongst those attendinginpublic schools.Periodontal pocket showed significant association with the variable presence of individual income. Adolescents from rural areas had higher prevalence of tooth loss as well as adolescents whose family income was less than or equal to two minimum wages.Adolescents with lower family income, with dental caries, with periodontal pockets, and with tooth loss were more likely to report that their oral health had a negative impact on their quality of life.This study evidenced that adolescents living in unfavorablesocio-demographic conditionsare more likely to have poor normative conditions of oral health and factors associated with these conditions negatively impact the quality of life related to oral health. Also suggeststhat public policies are failing to establish measures aimed at achieving and maintaining acceptable conditions of oral health. In this direction, there is an evident need for reorganization of dental services for the prevention and treatment of this municipality northeast of Minas Gerais