@article{31385,
  keywords = {Denture satisfaction, Dry mouth, leprosy, Oral Health},
  author = {Oh D C and Lee Y T and Lee S L and Jung J A and Song H C and Youn Y A and Kim K S and Choi J H and Go E K},
  title = {Association between perception of dry mouth and pre and post-wearing denture satisfaction in the Hansen people.},
  abstract = {<p><strong>OBJECTIVES:</strong> This study investigated on the severity of dry mouth in the hansen people and the association between dry mouth(low, moderate and high) with pre and post wearing denture satisfaction. <strong>METHODS:</strong> Data were obtained from a cross-sectional survey of 104 hansen people(mean age=69.3). Data were collected by means of a personal interview from April 30 through to Jane 20, 2014. Pre and post wearing denture satisfaction was measured by the 24-items and dry mouth was measured by the 4-items. The data was analysed with t-test, One-way ANOVA, and Logistic regression using the SPSS program. <strong>RESULTS:</strong> Regarding perception of dry mouth, the subjects achieved a mean of 6.13 out of a maximum 12 points. Scores were categorised as high(8~12), medium(5~7) or low(1~4) and the proportion were 24.5%(9.56), 42.2%(5.81) and 33.3%(4.00) respectively. Those who were older and had fewer natural teeth felt that their perception of dry mouth was more severe. A logistic regression analysis showed that the subjects perception of dry mouth had a significant impact on their gender (OR=2.73), comfort (OR=0.21), aesthetic appreciation (OR=7.56) satisfaction. <strong>CONCLUSIONS:</strong> Based on the findings, the perception of dry mouth has a significant and negative impact on denture satisfaction. These results suggest that oral health promotion should be considered various factors related dry mouth in the elderly with removable denture.</p>
},
  year = {2014},
  journal = {Korean Leprosy Bulletin},
  volume = {47},
  pages = {35-46},
  language = {kor},
}