Perceptions of tooth loss and periodontal problems in an independent elderly population: Content-analysis of interview discourse

Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 43-63

  Maupomé, Gerardo ^a   Borges, Aída ^b   Ramírez, Lucía E ^c   Díez De Bonilla, Javier ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO   (Mexico)

^c NONE

Author keywords

Geriatric dental care; Hygiene; Periodontal health; Self efficacy; Tooth loss

Indexed keywords

EID: 23044506979     PISSN: 01693816     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1006527419502     Document Type: Article

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