Autopercepção de saúde bucal e seu impacto na qualidade de vida em idosos: uma revisão de literatura.

Abstract

The expectation of people's lives is becoming increasingly high so that several studies have been developed to contribute to improving the quality of life in old age. This study aimed to assess the oral health self-perception of the elderly and the influence that it has on the daily lives of these individuals. A literature review was conducted, having been consulted national and international publications available in Bireme databases Lilacs, Google Scholar, PubMed and Scielo in the last 20 years. Studies evaluating the self-perception of oral health through GOHAI Index (Geriatric Oral Heath Assessment Index - Oral Health Assessment Index Geriática) were included comprised twelve questions divided into three dimensions: functional, psychosocial and pain. Studies on the self-perception of oral health of the elderly does not portray the clinical reality diagnosed, health is seen as being favorable and positive and clinically is considered precariously due to the strong belief that tooth loss is natural aging The results show the importance of self-perceived oral health for the elderly, underscoring the need for health promotion policies for the elderly in order to disseminate information on oral health and rehabilitative actions seeking greater autonomy and a better quality of life. Key word: