Emotional effects of tooth loss in adults

Authors

  • Camila Neves SÁ Universidade Federal da Bahia
  • Sulivan HÜBNER
  • Silvia Regina de Almeida REIS Universidade Federal da Bahia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.7591

Keywords:

Tooth loss, Prosthesis, Psychology, Dental esthetics, Self concept

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the possible emotional changes related to tooth loss in adults. A questionnaire was ap plied to 100 complete or partial edentulous patients, with or without replacement. The results showed that the sample presented emotional and physic changes after tooth loss. 63% of the participants had self-confidence affected, and in 70% difficulties in accep ting the tooth absence was observed. It was concluded that tooth loss affects people emo tional well-being, besides debilitating the appearance and some daily activities.

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Author Biographies

Camila Neves SÁ, Universidade Federal da Bahia

Bolsista do Programa de Educação Tutorial (PET/SESU-MEC) da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal da Bahia. Graduanda em Odontologia

Sulivan HÜBNER

Médico, psicoterapeuta com formação em Psicoterapia Sistêmica

Silvia Regina de Almeida REIS, Universidade Federal da Bahia

Profª. Adjunta Doutora do Departamento de Propedêutica e Clínica Integrada da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal da Bahia

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Published

2005-09-28

How to Cite

SÁ, C. N., HÜBNER, S., & REIS, S. R. de A. (2005). Emotional effects of tooth loss in adults. Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia De Porto Alegre, 46(2), 9–14. https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.7591

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 2 (2005)

Section

Original articles

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