Se realizó un estudio descriptivo sobre las enfermedades bucodentales en adultos mayores del Consultorio Médico de la familia 2 en Amancio, entre septiembre de 2020 y febrero de 2021. Se incluyó a 62 adultos mayores con estas enfermedades, utilizando métodos teóricos y empíricos. Los resultados se presentaron en tablas y textos, permitiendo conclusiones y recomendaciones.
Oral health as a source of health and wellness
The study investigates oral diseases among older adults at a Family Medical Clinic in Amancio from September 2020 to February 2021. It involved 62 participants selected through non-probabilistic intentional sampling from a total of 98 older adults. Using both theoretical and empirical methods, data was gathered through patient interviews and oral examinations, which were analyzed and presented in tables. The findings revealed that the most affected age group was 65 to 69 years, allowing for comparisons with other national and international studies and leading to important conclusions and recommendations.