Self‐perceived oral health and orofacial appearance in an adult population, 60years of age

ObjectiveThe study aimed to compare self‐perceived oral health and orofacial appearance in three different cohorts of 60‐year‐old individuals.MethodA cross‐sectional design, based on data obtained from a questionnaire used in the Swedish National Study of Aging and Care. The sample comprised 478 individuals, from baseline, 2001–2003 (n = 191), 2007–2009 (n = 218) and 2014–2015 (n = 69). Comparisons were made within and between the cohorts, with bivariate analysis and Fisher's exact test. Statistical significance was considered at p