Prolonged use of old dentures: A qualitative study with Brazilian older adults

Author:

Mendonça Carlos Cesar Gomes1,Nogueira Túlio Eduardo1ORCID,Moreira Francine do Couto Lima1,Jordão Lidia Moraes Ribeiro1,McKenna Gerald23ORCID,Leles Cláudio Rodrigues1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. School of Dentistry Federal University of Goias Goiania Brazil

2. Health Services Research Group Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast Belfast UK

3. Clinic of General, Special care, & Geriatric Dentistry Center of Dental Medicine University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland

Abstract

ObjectiveTo explore older adults' perceptions, motivations and reasons for using and not replacing old and worn complete dentures over prolonged periods.Materials and MethodsIn‐depth, semi‐structured interviews were conducted with Brazilian edentulous older adults who were wearing complete dentures which were at least 20 years old. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit participants from an existing waiting list of those referred to a hospital clinic for new dentures. The interviews were video‐recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis.ResultsSixty‐two individuals were assessed and nine were included in the study, aged from 61 to 77 years (mean = 65.4), with seven (77.8%) of them women. The reported time using their current dentures ranged from 22 to 45 years (mean = 28). Content analysis revealed three main themes: the perception of the current dentures' condition after prolonged use; reasons for the prolonged use and non‐replacement; and unsuccessful attempts to replace the dentures. Overall, participants acknowledged the poor condition of their dentures and did recognise the need for replacement. Several factors had prompted them to delay or temporarily forego replacement, with financial constraints being the main barrier. Some reported failed attempts to replace the dentures in the past years or months; however, challenging adaptation to the new prostheses led to them reverting back to their old dentures as a fallback solution.ConclusionFactors influencing prolonged denture use in older adults include a complex interplay of financial aspects, treatment awareness, access and personal factors. Dental professionals can play a pivotal role in promoting timely denture adjustment or replacement by addressing these factors through patient education and personalised care.

Publisher

Wiley

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