Impact of dry mouth conditions on oral health-related quality of life in older people.

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

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：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：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: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：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：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：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: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：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：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: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：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：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：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：OBJECTIVES:Ease of denture cleaning is of paramount importance in geriatric patients and those with limited dexterity. We have previously investigated methods of coating dentures with titanium dioxide (TiO2 ) and reported the effects (self-cleaning and antibacterial) of such treatments in in vitro studies. This study w...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Tsuji M,Ueda T,Sawaki K,Kawaguchi M,Sakurai K

更新日期：2016-12-01 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: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: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：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to provide an oral function promotion programme for the independent elderly and evaluate the changes in oral health status and oral function. BACKGROUND:Few studies have scientifically analysed and evaluated the effectiveness of oral function promotion programmes provided for t...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Hakuta C,Mori C,Ueno M,Shinada K,Kawaguchi Y

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Australia and globally, there is an increasing problem of unmet oral health needs of older people above 65 residing in aged care facilities. Various workforce models have been trialled to implement oral health care programmes in aged care facilities, but the evidence behind these programmes and their unde...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Chen R,Irving M,Clive Wright FA,Cunich M

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：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：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：OBJECTIVE:Ageing anxiety as a specific subtype of anxiety disorder has been considered as a moderating factor on healthcare providers' professional task dealing with the elders. METHODS:A Persian translation of Ageing Anxiety Scale (AAS) (Int J Aging Hum Dev, 37, 1993, 247) was administered to the university students ...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Poorsattar Bejeh Mir A,Poorsattar Bejeh Mir M

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：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：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 develop and evaluate, with a dentist as gold standard, an oral health screening tool, the Oral Health Screening Tool for Nursing Personnel (OHSTNP), that assists long-term care facility nursing staff without preliminary training in identifying resident need for dentist referral. METHODS:Using an OHSTNP ad...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Tsukada S,Ito K,Stegaroiu R,Shibata S,Ohuchi A

更新日期：2017-06-01 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