Table 1 Univariate analysis of the characteristics of the subjects included in the study.
Mean ± sd | Min - Max | |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 79.06 ± 9.78 | 60–100 |
Number of aids in oral hygiene | 1.47 ± 1.31 | 0–5 |
Number of drugs | 4.21 ± 2.71 | 0–9 |
Number of drugs inducing hyposalivation | 3.03 ± 2.18 | 0–7 |
Frequency | Percentage | |
Sex | ||
Male | 43 | 30.9 |
Female | 96 | 69.1 |
Health insurance | ||
Yes | 64 | 46 |
No | 75 | 53 |
Pension/retirement | ||
No benefit | 105 | 75.5 |
With benefit | 34 | 24.5 |
Schooling | ||
Less than High School | 110 | 79.1 |
High School and more | 29 | 20.9 |
Type of location | ||
Publicly funded | 84 | 60.4 |
Private | 31 | 22.3 |
Adult day center | 24 | 17.3 |
Tooth brushing frequency | ||
Less than twice/day | 90 | 64.7 |
Two or more times/day | 49 | 35.3 |
Radiation therapy | ||
No | 133 | 95.7 |
Yes | 6 | 4.3 |
Current tobacco use | ||
No | 117 | 84.2 |
Yes | 22 | 15.8 |
Soft drink intake | ||
Yes | 46 | 33.1 |
Sometimes | 48 | 34.5 |
No | 45 | 32.4 |
Chronic diseases | ||
None | 37 | 26.6 |
Yes | 102 | 73.4 |
Dental status | ||
Edentulous with prosthesis | 27 | 19.6 |
Lost teeth with prosthesis | 37 | 26.8 |
Edentulous without prosthesis | 27 | 19.6 |
Lost teeth (<21) without prosthesis | 33 | 23.9 |
Lost teeth (>20) without prosthesis | 14 | 10.1 |
