Oral health status of Thai elderly: tooth loss and denture placement

Authors

Petchara Techakumpuch
Sutha Jienmaneechotchai
Supanee Dalodom
Panarat Kodkeaw
Piyawat Phankosol

Publication Date

2013-05-01

Abstract

Thailand is facing to the problems in population structure that transit to an aging society. The increase of average age together with the health problems especially chronic disease always affects oral health. Because of the impaction on eating, communication, comfort, appearance, and socializing, the oral health status usually affected to the quality of life. Thus, the proper oral health care and tooth preservation are important issues. This article presents Thailand National Oral Health survey reported by focusing on the elderly group. The content includes the oral health status, the problems of tooth loss, the situation of denture placement, and the initiation of strategic plan for solving the oral health problems in Thai elderly.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.36.2.6

First Page

117

Last Page

128

Recommended Citation

Techakumpuch, Petchara; Jienmaneechotchai, Sutha; Dalodom, Supanee; Kodkeaw, Panarat; and Phankosol, Piyawat (2013) "Oral health status of Thai elderly: tooth loss and denture placement," Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal: Vol. 36: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.36.2.6
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/cudj/vol36/iss2/6