An eye for a tooth.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to explore how social interactions and body image are influenced by perceived oral health among older people who live in long-term care facilities. BACKGROUND:Social interactions among frail elders in long-term care (LTC) facilities are limited, but to what extent body image a...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Donnelly LR,Clarke LH,Phinney A,MacEntee MI

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the domestic use of a disclosing agent for denture hygiene. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Completely edentulous participants wearing maxillary dentures were randomly assigned to one of the three intervention groups: (1) Follow-up only (control; n = 12); (2)...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Souza RF,Regis RR,Nascimento C,Paranhos HF,Silva CH

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The principal aims of this study were to report on the prevalence of oral disease and its impact on the life quality of older (aged 60 and above) prisoners at Hong Kong SAR's elderly detention centre, China. DESIGN:A cross-sectional epidemiological survey involving clinical oral examinations and face-to-face...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： McGrath C

更新日期：2002-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To examine the current knowledge on oral health status and dental care of older persons through a systematic mapping of systematic reviews of low or moderate risk of bias. BACKGROUND:Geriatric dentistry covers all aspects of oral health and oral care of older persons. Oral health is part of general health a...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Ástvaldsdóttir Á,Boström AM,Davidson T,Gabre P,Gahnberg L,Sandborgh Englund G,Skott P,Ståhlnacke K,Tranaeus S,Wilhelmsson H,Wårdh I,Östlund P,Nilsson M

更新日期：2018-12-01 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: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

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The role in dementia of systemic inflammation derived from periodontal disease is not fully elucidated. The objective of our study was to examine the impact of inflammation on the relationship between periodontitis and cognitive impairment. METHODS:We have designed a case (n = 171) and control (n = 131) stu...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Gil Montoya JA,Barrios R,Sanchez-Lara I,Ramos P,Carnero C,Fornieles F,Montes J,Santana S,Luna JD,Gonzalez-Moles MA

更新日期：2020-03-01 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: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：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate and compare lactobacilli species (LB) and mutans streptococci (MS) caries risk identification by means of a Caries Risk Test Bacteria (CRT Bacteria test), with a conventional laboratory test (CLT), as well as their correlation with the dental caries experience [(decayed-missing-filled teeth (DMFT...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Sánchez-García S,Gutiérrez-Venegas G,Juárez-Cedillo T,Reyes-Morales H,Solórzano-Santos F,García-Peña C

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comprehensive data on the oral health status and dental treatment needs of the elderly population in Turkey are deficient. OBJECTIVES:This pilot study determined the general and dental health status, perceived medical and dental treatment needs of an elderly population dwelling in residential homes in Istan...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Ozkan Y,Ozcan M,Kulak Y,Kazazoglu E,Arikan A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study explored how elderly Chinese immigrants value and relate to how acculturation influences oral health and subsequent service use. METHODS:Elders who had immigrated to Melbourne and Vancouver within the previous 15 years were recruited from local community centres and assigned to focus groups of 5-...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： MacEntee MI,Mariño R,Wong S,Kiyak A,Minichiello V,Chi I,Lo EC,Huancai L

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a common autoimmune disorder characterised by generalised desiccation, exocrine hypofunction and serologic abnormalities, More than 90% of the patients are women. OBJECTIVE:To determine if whole saliva could be used to diagnose this disease. SETTING:The study was conducted at the...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Sreebny L,Zhu WX

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Clinically non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) are frequently seen. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the shape and symmetry of NCCLs, wear of cuSPS and triangular ridge, and the curvature of the tooth root. METHODS:One hundred and twenty-nine extracted human upper canine te...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Maseki T,Tanaka H

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteocytes are engaged in life-enduring processes such as bone remodelling, fracture healing or osseointegration of implants. Over age, ossification processes and regenerative capacity can greatly differ in mandible and femur. OBJECTIVE:Mesenchymal stem cells from cranial and postcranial bones are of differ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Stigler RG,Becker K,Kloss FR,Gassner R,Lepperdinger G

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One in ten persons over the age of 65 and as many as half the population aged 85 and over have Alzheimer's disease. Review of the literature reveals substantial decrements in oral health in persons with dementia as measured by denture hygiene, coronal decayed, missing and filled teeth, filled teeth (cervical), percent...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Jones JA,Lavallee N,Alman J,Sinclair C,Garcia RI

更新日期：1993-12-01 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：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：OBJECTIVES:It is essential that especially elderly patients are correctly positioned in dental chairs, based on medical history and careful observation. METHOD:We report a case where reclination of the patient's head resulted in weakness of the limbs. RESULTS:Subsequent investigation determined traumatic contusion of...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Barbe AG,Noack MJ,Barbe MT,Nitschke I

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) is a 12-item measure of "patient-reported oral functional problems" intended for use in the assessment of the effectiveness of dental treatment. DESIGN AND SETTING:As there is scanty literature available on GOHAI in the Indian population, the present study was u...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Shigli K,Hebbal M

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:"The twentieth century will be remembered chiefly, not as an age of political conflicts and technical inventions, but as an age in which human society dared to think of the health of the whole human race as a practical objective." Arnold Toynbee, British historian. Individuals throughout the world often view the passa...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Niessen LC

更新日期：2000-07-01 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：OBJECTIVES:(i) Initially, to devise and examine the validity of a system for determining lesion activity on root surfaces, and (ii) compare the effectiveness of two preventive programmes in controlling root caries in elderly people using the devised system. MATERIALS AND METHODS:(i) Four clinical variables: texture, c...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Ekstrand K,Martignon S,Holm-Pedersen P

更新日期：2008-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose and other important indicators of the general health of an elderly population of São José dos Campos, Brazil. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 institutionalised and 150 community-dwelling individuals aged 60 years ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： de Deco CP,do Santos JF,da Cunha Vde P,Marchini L

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between posterior occlusal support by residual teeth and the reduction in walking speed in 80-year-old Japanese adults using propensity score matching. BACKGROUND DATA DISCUSSING THE PRESENT STATUS OF THE FIELD:Previous studies have demonstrated an association between oral stat...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Hatta K,Ikebe K,Mihara Y,Gondo Y,Kamide K,Masui Y,Sugimoto K,Matsuda KI,Fukutake M,Kabayama M,Shintani A,Ishizaki T,Arai Y,Rakugi H,Maeda Y

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare bone volume, bone mineral density, cortical thickness and bone micro-architecture in a series of paired mandibular and iliac bone samples analysed by various imagery techniques to see whether relationships exist between the various techniques and between mandibular and iliac bone. MATERIALS AND M...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Bodic F,Amouriq Y,Gayet-Delacroix M,Maugars Y,Hamel L,Baslé MF,Chappard D

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：OBJECTIVES:This study was designed to compare the levels of copper/zinc superoxide dismutase (Cu/Zn SOD), peroxidase (POx) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in saliva of smokers and those in saliva of non-smokers. METHODS:Unstimulated saliva samples were collected from 88 elderly males (65 years old or over) who vis...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Kanehira T,Shibata K,Kashiwazaki H,Inoue N,Morita M

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00