The main objective of this study was to determine the profile of oral health and disease of the elderly adults of urban Lima, taking into account the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease, oral mucosa injuries and treatment needs. Descriptive and transversal study was using over 120 elderly adults (over 60 years old), living in Lima center and district. Data collection was performed by the method of clinical observation and interview using rates and procedures of the WHO. The results obtained were: average age 71 years, high prevalence of the female gender (70%) and secondary education, presence of hypertension with 33 % and diabetes mellitus with 10.8%, the mucosal disorders in 10.8 %, with ulceration type localized on the palate and alveolar ridges. Also was observed presence of calculi and periodontal bleeding in 52% of the population. The study subjects requiring prophylax...

The main objective of this study was to determine the profile of oral health and disease of the elderly adults of urban Lima, taking into account the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease, oral mucosa injuries and treatment needs. Descriptive and transversal study was using over 120 elderly adults (over 60 years old), living in Lima center and district. Data collection was performed by the method of clinical observation and interview using rates and procedures of the WHO. The results obtained were: average age 71 years, high prevalence of the female gender (70%) and secondary education, presence of hypertension with 33 % and diabetes mellitus with 10.8%, the mucosal disorders in 10.8 %, with ulceration type localized on the palate and alveolar ridges. Also was observed presence of calculi and periodontal bleeding in 52% of the population. The study subjects requiring prophylax...