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[Dissertations 25 year after date 41. Older people's adaptability]
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|September 24, 2015
Summary
A 1990 thesis identified a scale to measure older adults' adaptability to removable complete dentures. Subsequent research on denture adaptation yielded disappointing results, shifting focus to quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Dental Prosthetics
- Psychometrics
Context:
- The 1990 thesis 'Removable complete dentures in older people, an issue dealing with adaptability?' explored measuring patient adaptation.
- Limited research followed, focusing on realized adaptation post-treatment with disappointing outcomes.
- The advent of oral implants has reduced interest in conventional denture adaptability research.
Purpose:
- To identify a reliable method for assessing older adults' adaptability to removable complete dentures.
- To evaluate the predictive value of a specific psychometric scale for denture adaptation.
Summary:
- A subscale of the 'Rating scale for older patients' was found to predict adaptability to removable complete dentures in older adults.
- Post-1990 research on denture adaptation yielded poor results.
- Current research prioritizes quality of life and general health in older adults' oral healthcare.
Impact:
- Highlights the historical challenge in quantifying denture adaptation in older populations.
- Suggests a psychometric tool with potential predictive value for denture success.
- Underscores the evolving focus in geriatric oral healthcare towards broader health outcomes.
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