Orofacial characteristics of functionally independent elders.

摘要: Purpose to understand the main orofacial characteristics of functionally independent elderly individuals and investigate their association with age, gender, socioeconomic level, dental status. Methods an observational, cross-sectional, analytical study was carried out a non-probabilistic sample. Inclusion criteria: minimum age 60 years, individual in good health conditions according pre-established protocol published by care service. In order collect data, we used validated Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation Scores for Aged Protocol. Results The presented normal patterns more than 60% appearance mobility parameters. Significant alterations observed were: pronounced nasolabial sulcus; flaccid or arched cheeks; labial sealing tension absence sealing; depressed commissures. Alterations were few, between 20.6% 33.8%, higher prevalence when raising tongue, lateralizing air inflated cheeks jaw. There no relationship these findings progression classes. Women likely show lips some mobility. number teeth associated volume shape jaw addition, use prosthesis shown be significantly related sulcus aspect configuration/tension cheeks. Conclusion This suggests oromyofacial system most individuals. It supports multidisciplinary action prevention, promotion, treatment population's oral functions.