Knowledge and attitudes of dentists regarding ageing and the elderly.

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：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：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：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：OBJECTIVE:National epidemiological data on the oral health of elders was analysed to examine relationships between the need for oral treatment and external environment, the dental care delivery system, personal characteristics and subjective conditions of oral health. BACKGROUND:Brazil's universal public healthcare sy...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Fonesca FA,Jones KM,Mendes DC,dos Santos Neto PE,Ferreira RC,Pordeus IA,Martins AM

更新日期：2015-03-01 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:Lost dentures can be a frustrating scenario for both patients and clinicians. This study aimed to find out where dentures were being lost and the level of assistance patients received with denture care. RESULTS:The results showed most dentures were lost in the hospital environment, and in many cases patients...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Michaeli L,Davis DM,Foxton R

更新日期：2007-06-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a topical sialogogue spray containing 1% malic acid for elderly people affected by xerostomia. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This research took the form of a double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Forty-one individuals (mean age: 78.7 years) with xerost...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Gómez-Moreno G,Cabrera-Ayala M,Aguilar-Salvatierra A,Guardia J,Ramírez-Fernández MP,González-Jaranay M,Calvo-Guirado JL

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：:The effect of age on the masseteric jaw-jerk reflex was investigated in 22 young (11 males and 11 females with mean age 23.2 years) and 22 older dentate subjects (11 males and 11 females with mean age 61.3 years). Electromyographic (EMG) recordings were obtained, after chin taps, from the relaxed masseter muscle of th...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Kossioni AE,Karkazis HC

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Haemodialysis is the most popular procedure of treating end-stage renal disease. But patients on haemodialysis report various symptoms including xerostomia that add to the physical as well as the psychological stress. Xerostomia is also considered to be one of the factors for interdialytic weight gain. This sys...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： M NK,K N RS,H M T,Kamath G,D D

更新日期：2021-01-11 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: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:The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of long-term disinfection procedures on the Vickers hardness (VHN) of acrylic resin denture teeth. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Five acrylic resin denture teeth (Vipi Dent Plus-V, Trilux-T, Biolux-B, Postaris-P and Artiplus-A) and one composite resin denture teeth (SR-...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Campanha NH,Pavarina AC,Jorge JH,Vergani CE,Machado AL,Giampaolo ET

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：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：OBJECTIVES:To determine: the knowledge of the participants about removable dentures, importance of tooth replacement; prevalence of tooth loss and denture use; and factors associated with its non-use among an elderly population in Nigeria. BACKGROUND:Tooth loss without replacement can impact negatively on the quality ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Ibiyemi O,Lawal FB

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the independent association between the wearing of removable partial dentures (RPD) and the presence of root caries in a population of older adults. DESIGN:Multivariate logistic regression modeling of root caries prevalence using different measures of root caries as dependent variables. The mode...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Steele JG,Walls AW,Murray JJ

更新日期：1997-01-01 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: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 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：OBJECTIVE:This paper sets out to discuss the concept of care pathways, review their definition, features and implementation and using an example from the NHS dental system in England guide the development of an elder care pathway. BACKGROUND:Care pathways have developed from quality management approaches in industry a...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Rooney E

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between number of remaining teeth and health-related quality of life in community-dwelling elderly. SUBJECTS:A total of 207 participants who were community-dwelling, 85 years of age. Data were from a population-based study of age-related general and oral...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Akifusa S,Soh I,Ansai T,Hamasaki T,Takata Y,Yohida A,Fukuhara M,Sonoki K,Takehara T

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to determine the influence of culture, individual idiosyncrasy, social and economic conditions as well as the importance of past and current dental care on oral health, the oral conditions of 610 patients in seven old age homes were evaluated in four countries: USA, Peru, Argentina and Israel. The patients in...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Pietrokovski J,Tamari I,Mostavoy R,Levy F,Azuelos Y,Tau S

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence of burning mouth (BM) in a population of Parkinson's Disease (PD) sufferers and also to assess the use of pain profiles in identifying the type of burning sensation experienced. DESIGN:Subjects were surveyed by means of a one shot postal questionnaire ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Clifford TJ,Warsi MJ,Burnett CA,Lamey PJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate how dental implants impact on the oral health quality of life of people with Parkinson's disease (PD). BACKGROUND:PD is a progressive neurological disorder that can result in a number of oral health care challenges, including denture difficulties. Lack of evidence related to use of implants in...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Packer M,Nikitin V,Coward T,Davis DM,Fiske J

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compares differences in attitude, of oral health care of nursing personnel working with dependent elderly and severely disabled patients. A questionnaire was administered to 398 personnel covering (1) personal oral health care habits, (2) experiences and attitudes in assisting oral care and (3) willingness ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Wårdh I,Andersson L,Sörensen S

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00