Implant supported dentures: an estimation of chewing efficiency.

abstract：AIM:Osteoporosis and periodontitis are both chronic diseases characterised by bone loss. Potential association is of great clinical importance because of multifactorial aetiology and common risk factors. The aim of this study was to determine relationship between bone mineral density (BMD), tooth loss and periodontal s...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Savić Pavičin I,Dumančić J,Jukić T,Badel T

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare partial and total tooth loss in dependent institutionalised elderly patients and identify any associated factors. BACKGROUND:A poor oral health status, together with a reduction of autonomy can seriously affect the general health and increase the risk of death in elderly people. Those with total t...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Tramini P,Montal S,Valcarcel J

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Compare the efficacy of amine fluoride toothpaste and gel with chlorhexidine spray in an institutionalised population. BACKGROUND:People who live in nursing homes have poorer oral hygiene because of their dependency for the basic activities of daily living as they rely on caregivers. METHODS:Twenty-six peop...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： López RM,Uribe MR,Rodríguez BO,Casasempere IV

更新日期：2013-06-01 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:This study aims to analyse the relationship between seven health practices, oral health behaviors, and oral health status in community dwelling elderly Thai. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The subjects were 612 elderly people (mean age = 68.8 ± 5.9 years). Questionnaires survey about sociodemographics, self-reported ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Samnieng P,Ueno M,Zaitsu T,Shinada K,Wright FA,Kawaguchi Y

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Chronic atrophic candidiasis is prevalent in up to 72% of institutionalized geriatric populations and is causally associated with Candida albicans. Topical antifungal treatments are difficult to implement in some geriatric patients due to cognitive impairment, reduced motor dexterity and memory loss. OBJECT...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Chow CK,Matear DW,Lawrence HP

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association of salivary flow rate with all-cause mortality among older Japanese adults. We hypothesised that hyposalivation would be a marker for mortality. BACKGROUND:Hyposalivation, which is an objectively measurable decrease in salivary flow, is highly prevalent among older adults. It is a...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Iwasaki M,Borgnakke WS,Yoshihara A,Ito K,Ogawa H,Nohno K,Sato M,Minagawa K,Ansai T,Miyazaki H

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to present the importance of clinical procedures related to insertion and follow-up of complete dentures in elderly patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The success of rehabilitation with complete dentures results from the accuracy of clinical and laboratorial procedures that makes the ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Goiato MC,Filho HG,Dos Santos DM,Barão VA,Júnior AC

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Burns of the oral mucosa may be caused by thermal, mechanical, chemical, electrical or radiation injury. Clinically, these burns can produce localised or diffuse areas of tissue damage depending on the severity and extent of the insult. Most oral thermal burns produce erosions or ulcers on the palate or tong...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Kannan S,Chandrasekaran B,Muthusamy S,Sidhu P,Suresh N

更新日期：2014-06-01 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 the present study was to investigate whether the maximum bite force (MBF) can be improved by the replacement of complete dentures for elderly people. DESIGN:Nine edentulous volunteers, mean age 74.2 (+/- 5.5) years and average denture experience 19.4 +/- 19.5 years (1 to 50 years) had replacement ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Müller F,Heath MR,Ott R

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the validity of patient self-reported oral health measures as used in a large multi-country survey for populations aged 50+. BACKGROUND:Information on people's oral health status is important for assessing oral health needs within populations. However, clinical examination is not always possible. P...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Sekundo C,Stock C,Jürges H,Listl S

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Though increased emphasis is being given to expanding dental care facilities and awareness in Indian villages, the target population is unfortunately less literate and financially-equipped compared to their urban counterparts. This study attempted to evaluate dental myths, oral hygiene methods...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Singh SV,Tripathi A,Akbar Z,Chandra S,Tripathi A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore caregivers' perceptions of oral health care and factors influencing their work in a public long-term care institution for the elderly in Goiania, Brazil. METHOD:Data were collected from a sample of 10 caregivers using personal in-depth interviews and observa...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Reis SC,Marcelo VC,da Silva ET,Leles CR

更新日期：2011-03-01 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: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：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：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: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：AIM:To compare masticatory performance, masticatory efficiency and residual ridge resorption (RRR) in osteoporotic and non-osteoporotic edentulous subjects after rehabilitation with complete dentures. METHOD:Thirty subjects fulfilling the inclusion criteria were enrolled from the patients visiting the Department of Pr...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Singhal S,Chand P,Singh BP,Singh SV,Rao J,Shankar R,Kumar S

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To test the psychometric properties of a Sinhalese translation of the OHIP-14 scale for use among older adults in Sri Lanka. DESIGN:A cross-sectional survey. The English version of the OHIP-14 was translated in to Sinhalese, pre-tested and subsequently administered to the subjects by a trained interviewer. ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Ekanayake L,Perera I

更新日期：2003-12-01 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：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：OBJECTIVES:To quantify the adverse effects of the number of xerostomic medications on dental caries, oral mucosa, and periodontal disease. DESIGN:Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study of the Veterans Dental Study. SETTING:Four New England area VA outpatient clinics. SUBJECTS:The sample consists of 345 male v...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Janket SJ,Jones JA,Rich S,Meurman J,Garcia R,Miller D

更新日期：2003-07-01 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 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：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：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