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Reabilitação oral e qualidade de vida : impactos psicológicos numa sociedade cada vez mais envelhecida
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O envelhecimento populacional constitui um dos maiores desafios contemporâneos para a sociedade, os governos e os sistemas de saúde, exigindo uma abordagem multidisciplinar que contemple as necessidades físicas, emocionais e sociais dos indivíduos idosos. No contexto da medicina dentária, a reabilitação oral adquire um papel central na promoção da qualidade de vida, na medida em que contribui para o restabelecimento da função mastigatória, da estética e da autoestima.
A presente dissertação tem como objetivo analisar a relação entre reabilitação oral e qualidade de vida, com especial enfoque nos aspetos psicológicos associados à saúde oral numa população envelhecida. Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa, realizada através da análise de artigos publicados em bases de dados científicos como a PubMed, SciELO, Embase, EBSCO, Science Direct e Google Scholar. Os artigos pesquisados foram publicados entre os anos de 1999 e 2025. Foram abordadas diferentes modalidades terapêuticas, desde restaurações diretas a próteses removíveis, fixas ou implantossuportadas, bem como as barreiras que limitam o acesso aos cuidados de reabilitação, incluindo obstáculos de natureza financeira, física, funcional e psicológica.
A análise da literatura científica permitiu verificar que a saúde oral precária está associada a sentimentos de isolamento, ansiedade, depressão e perda de autonomia, sendo a reabilitação oral uma ferramenta eficaz para diminuir esses impactos. Contudo, persistem desigualdades no acesso aos cuidados, o que reforça a necessidade de políticas públicas inclusivas e de uma atuação sensível por parte dos profissionais de saúde oral.
Conclui-se que a reabilitação oral deve ser compreendida não apenas como um procedimento clínico, mas como uma intervenção com potencial de transformar a vivência do envelhecimento, promovendo dignidade, funcionalidade e bem-estar integral.
Population ageing is one of the greatest contemporary challenges facing society, governments, and healthcare systems, requiring a multidisciplinary approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of older individuals. In the context of dentistry, oral rehabilitation plays a central role in promoting quality of life by restoring masticatory function, aesthetics, and self-esteem. This dissertation aims to analyse the relationship between oral rehabilitation and quality of life, with a particular focus on the psychological aspects associated with oral health in an ageing population. This is a narrative review, conducted through the analysis of articles published in scientific databases such as PubMed, SciELO, Embase, EBSCO, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The articles reviewed were published between the years 1999 and 2025. Various therapeutic approaches were addressed, ranging from direct restorations to removable, fixed, or implant-supported prostheses, as well as the barriers that limit access to rehabilitative care, including financial, physical, functional, and psychological obstacles. The analysis of scientific literature has shown that poor oral health is associated with feelings of isolation, anxiety, depression, and loss of autonomy. Oral rehabilitation emerges as an effective tool to mitigate these effects. However, inequalities in access to care persist, highlighting the need for inclusive public policies and a sensitive, patient- centred approach from oral health professionals. It is concluded that oral rehabilitation should not be viewed merely as a clinical procedure, but rather as an intervention with the potential to transform the experience of ageing by promoting dignity, functionality, and overall well-being.
Population ageing is one of the greatest contemporary challenges facing society, governments, and healthcare systems, requiring a multidisciplinary approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of older individuals. In the context of dentistry, oral rehabilitation plays a central role in promoting quality of life by restoring masticatory function, aesthetics, and self-esteem. This dissertation aims to analyse the relationship between oral rehabilitation and quality of life, with a particular focus on the psychological aspects associated with oral health in an ageing population. This is a narrative review, conducted through the analysis of articles published in scientific databases such as PubMed, SciELO, Embase, EBSCO, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The articles reviewed were published between the years 1999 and 2025. Various therapeutic approaches were addressed, ranging from direct restorations to removable, fixed, or implant-supported prostheses, as well as the barriers that limit access to rehabilitative care, including financial, physical, functional, and psychological obstacles. The analysis of scientific literature has shown that poor oral health is associated with feelings of isolation, anxiety, depression, and loss of autonomy. Oral rehabilitation emerges as an effective tool to mitigate these effects. However, inequalities in access to care persist, highlighting the need for inclusive public policies and a sensitive, patient- centred approach from oral health professionals. It is concluded that oral rehabilitation should not be viewed merely as a clinical procedure, but rather as an intervention with the potential to transform the experience of ageing by promoting dignity, functionality, and overall well-being.
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Dissertação para obtenção do grau de Mestre no Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz
Keywords
Reabilitação oral Saúde oral Impactos psicológicos Idosos