Staff attitudes to oral health care. A comparative study of registered nurses, nursing assistants and home care aides.

abstract：MATERIAL AND METHODS:Fifty nine elders wearing complete dentures and living in retirement homes in Curitiba (southern Brazil), were divided into two groups: group #1, 26 patients with denture-induced stomatitis and group #2, 33 patients without denture-induced stomatitis. The two groups were evaluated in relation to th...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Thiele MC,Carvalho Ade P,Gursky LC,Rosa RT,Samaranayake LP,Rosa EA

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to make an initial estimation on the effects of a sodium bicarbonate and xylitol spray (Cariex® ), associated with non-surgical periodontal therapy, in participants with primary Sjögren's syndrome. BACKGROUND:Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a multisystem autoimmune disease that predomin...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Gambino A,Broccoletti R,Cafaro A,Cabras M,Carcieri P,Arduino PG

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Culture has significant impacts upon professional practice and patient health behaviours, especially in multicultural societies. This paper introduces the concept of culture and examines how it may be of importance to dental health professionals. Using the Dental Impact Profile and other dental social science measures...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Strauss RP

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse the validity of the Brazilian versions of OHIP-EDENT and GOHAI as assessment tools of edentulous subjects' OHRQoL. BACKGROUND:Inventories for measuring oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) are important in clinical studies regarding oral rehabilitation. However, there is a need for compre...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： de Souza RF,Terada AS,Vecchia MP,Regis RR,Zanini AP,Compagnoni MA

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Investigate the incidence of symptoms of craniomandibular disorder in elderly Brazilian wearers of full dentures. DESIGN:In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire based on Helkimo's anamnestic index was applied to a group of 65-year-olds or older individuals who wear a set of full dentures. SETTING:Int...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Santos JF,Marchini L,Campos MS,Damião CF,Cunha VP,Barbosa CM

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of dry mouth conditions on oral health-related quality of life in frail old people, residents at community care centers. Further, reliability and validity of a visual analogue scale (VAS) for dry mouth symptoms were determined within the study cohort. B...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Gerdin EW,Einarson S,Jonsson M,Aronsson K,Johansson I

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Wear of attachments leads to a loss of retention and potentially reduces the function of complete dentures. This study evaluated the retention force changes of different prefabricated attachment systems for implant-supported overdentures to estimate the wear constancy and applicability in clinical practice. ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Bayer S,Steinheuser D,Grüner M,Keilig L,Enkling N,Stark H,Mues S

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the oral health status, especially the level of oral microbial flora and oral malodour, of institutionalised elderly people compared with non-institutionalised elderly people. SETTING:Three institutions and numerous private homes. SUBJECTS:56 institutionalised and 56 non-institutionalised elde...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Honda E

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the development process of an instrument to assess the ability to manage daily oral hygiene and the cause of impaired oral hygiene. The instrument is initially aimed for use by the dental team in the ageing population. BACKGROUND:Oral hygiene is an important component of oral health. Inability t...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Grönbeck Lindén I,Andersson P,Dahlin-Ivanoff S,Gahnberg L,Hägglin C

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This article describes an atypical herpes zoster (HZ) infection heralded by prodromic dental pain. BACKGROUND:Trigeminal HZ is associated with any of the three divisions of the trigeminal nerve, and Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a rare variant of HZ infection of the ear, often accompanied with unilateral facial ne...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Brooks JK,Rostami AM,McCorkle DC,Benesh SI

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the oral health and oral prosthetic status of long-term care residents in four Canadian provinces. BACKGROUND:Oral health can have significant impact on the health and quality of life of older adults. Seniors in long-term care are highly dependent on care staff for basic activities of daily livin...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Yoon MN,Ickert C,Slaughter SE,Lengyel C,Carrier N,Keller H

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was aimed to identify the knowledge and attitudes of dentists regarding ageing and the elderly. BACKGROUND:As the population ages, there is a greater demand for differentiated care from health professionals. However, the treatment needs of the elderly population are not sufficiently addressed, par...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Moreira AN,Rocha ES,Popoff DA,Vilaça EL,Castilho LS,de Magalhães CS

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past few years, life expectancy of the world's population has gradually increased and as a result the number of elderly patients seeking orthodontic treatment is becoming higher. The objective of this work is to report a clinical case of orthodontic treatment of an elderly patient in which a dental extraction w...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Pithon MM

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to use the oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) to evaluate the impact of oral disease on the quality of life of a group of independently-living elderly persons in an urban area of Japan. SUBJECTS:A total of 1244 participants of the Senior Citizen's College, who attended the le...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Ikebe K,Watkins CA,Ettinger RL,Sajima H,Nokubi T

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of a denture adhesive in edentulous patients after maxillectomy. BACKGROUND:Maxillectomy patients suffer from functional impairments. Denture adhesives (DAs) are the solution in such patients. However, little is known about DAs in maxillectomy patient...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Sumita YI,Otomaru T,Taniguchi H

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Several anaerobic bacteria originating in periodontal pockets have been isolated from infected lungs and pharyngeal microflora. Increased bacterial load in lungs is known to be a risk factor for decline in forced expiratory volume during the first second. The aim was to evaluate both cross-sectionally and lo...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Hämäläinen P,Suominen H,Keskinen M,Meurman JH

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Stabilisation of partial dentures is an important part of prosthodontic treatment, particularly in patients with an excessive reduction in alveolar bone supporting their abutment teeth. In these cases, overdenture prostheses are one possible treatment choice. BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Brkovic-Popovic S,Stanisic-Sinobad D,Postic SD,Djukanovic D

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess the oral health impact profile (OHIP) on edentulous subjects who needed to have their dentures replaced either by a copy technique or a conventional technique, and to determine whether any change in the subjects' assessment of their original and replacement dentures impacted on oral health related qualit...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Scott BJ,Forgie AH,Davis DM

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of bone mineral density (BMD) on masticatory performance and efficiency in dentate subjects. BACKGROUND DATA:Osteoporosis is the most common disorder of the bone. It causes reduction in BMD of the all the skeletal tissue including jaw bones. It also promotes bone loss in jaw bones. In ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Tamut T,Pooran C,Pratap SB,Arvind T,Jitendra R,Dayal SR

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim was to examine the association between drug treatment and unstimulated and stimulated whole saliva in four 70-year-old Swedish cohorts, between 1971 and 2001. BACKGROUND:Both diseases and their medication can affect the salivary secretion rate. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was based on selected s...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Johanson CN,Österberg T,Lernfelt B,Ekström J,Birkhed D

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of edentulous patients is one of the most demanding tasks the dentist can meet in his everyday practice. Implant based methods help to improve functioning of dentures and life quality of so treated patients. OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to evaluate the chewing efficiency of patients treated...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Okoński P,Mierzwińska-Nastalska E,Janicka-Kostrzewa J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this systematic review was to compare cumulative failure rates of different restorative materials in carious class V lesions on the root surfaces of adult patients. BACKGROUND:The prevalence of root caries is set to increase in the coming years as a result of ageing of the population and a concomi...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Hayes M,Brady P,Burke FM,Allen PF

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the influence of chemical disinfection and storage duration on the flexural strength of acrylic resins commonly used to make ocular prostheses. METHODS:A total of 260 samples were manufactured with N1 resin and colourless resin. Both resins were thermopolymerised using a microwave oven. Samples w...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Goiato MC,dos Santos DM,Moreno A,Iyda MG,Rezende MC,Haddad MF

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present a case of gingival overgrowth during visiting care. BACKGROUND:Ca-channel blocker-induced gingival overgrowth is a well-known adverse event. However, only limited information on the treatment of calcium-channel blocker-induced gingival overgrowth during visiting care has been reported. CLINICAL ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Kato T,Takiuchi H,Yamaguchi M,Naito T

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An abscess of the tongue base is rare, but it can be a potentially life-threatening situation in elderly patients. CASE REPORT:A 72-year-old male patient presented with mid-anterior neck swelling, odynophagia, poor oral hygiene and severe dyspnoea. After a difficult intubation, the muscles were dissected via...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Binar M,Arslan F,Aydin U

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vertebral bone mineral content was determined in a group of 56 women, ages 30-62. These measurements were compared with the status of supporting bone in the jaws (alveolar, molar and bicuspid) and with gingival health. There was a significant decline in vertebral bone mineral content from the pre- to post-menopausal g...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Engel MB,Rosenberg HM,Jordan SL,Holm K

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing the motivation for regular dental check-ups and anxiety about future dental problems in the elderly. BACKGROUND:Regular dental check-ups are important to maintain oral health. Anxiety affects the quality of life of the elderly. However, few studi...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Takehara S,Shimoyama K

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dental professionals will have to deal with more implant failure and related complications due to the increase in popularity of this form of therapy. OBJECTIVES:There have been only a few reports on replacing failed implants at the same sites. This report may provide more detailed information about the re-i...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Park JB

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the overnight wearing and cleaning habits of complete denture wearers. BACKGROUND:Successful complete denture treatment can be achieved when the patients are motivated and aware of appropriate denture wear and hygiene. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A sample of 224 complete dent...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Takamiya AS,Monteiro DR,Barão VA,Pero AC,Compagnoni MA,Barbosa DB

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the practical use of the mandibular advancement device (MAD) for treatment of sleep apnoea (SA) in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) over 1 year. SUBJECTS:Twenty-five patients aged 66 +/- 8 years (mean +/- SD) met the inclusion criteria and were included in the study. DESIGN:In a pros...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Eskafi M,Ekberg E,Cline C,Israelsson B,Nilner M

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00