Use of a mandibular advancement device in patients with congestive heart failure and sleep apnoea.

abstract：:A sample of 170 responsive residents of seniors housing centres in Winnipeg, Canada, were studied, (>65 years, mean 82 years), with the objectives of relating their dental state to their perception of need and uptake of service. Only 6% rated their oral health as poor, 46% reported a dental visit within the previous y...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Galan D,Brecx M,Heath MR

更新日期：1995-07-01 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：: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

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: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：: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:To verify whether 0.1% and 0.2% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), and 8% Ricinus communis (RC) were able to remove denture biofilm without causing deleterious effects to acrylic resin. BACKGROUND:Previous data show that denture cleansers are effective in reducing biofilm; however, they can change acrylic resin prop...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Arruda CNF,Salles MM,Badaró MM,Sorgini DB,Oliveira VC,Macedo AP,Silva-Lovato CH,Paranhos HFO

更新日期：2018-05-23 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 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 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: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: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：: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: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 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：PURPOSE:This study aimed to compare two methods for final impression during the fabrication of complete dentures: a traditional method using custom trays (T-group) and a simplified method using the trial denture baseplate (S-group). METHODS:A pragmatic clinical trial was conducted among edentulous individuals referred...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： de Resende GP,Nogueira TE,Leles CR

更新日期：2019-12-01 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 propose a possible link between dental extraction and intra-ocular complications. BACKGROUND:Several publications in medical literature describe intra-ocular complications after different dental procedures. RESULTS:Retinal detachment and vitreous hemorrhage following dental extraction with an appropriate...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Kiderman A,Tair JA

更新日期：2013-03-01 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:To produce evidence on an association between the number of teeth and selected cardiovascular risk factors among an elderly population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study population comprised of 523 community-living elderly people who participated in the population-based Kuopio 75+ study. The data for each subj...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Syrjälä AM,Ylöstalo P,Hartikainen S,Sulkava R,Knuuttila M

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To describe an oral health care programme for older people in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) to improve access to care and support facilities. INTRODUCTION:Different models of residential care have been proposed, but few have been comprehensive (providing on-site health promotion and service delive...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Wright FAC,Law G,Chu SK,Cullen JS,Le Couteur DG

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To report a case of canalicular adenoma (CA) and discuss the use of immunohistochemistry to better address the diagnosis given some unusual characteristics in this patient. BACKGROUND:CA is an uncommon benign neoplasm that can develop in minor salivary gland duct tissues throughout the oral cavity. At histo...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Sivolella S,Valente M,De Biagi M,Mazzoleni S,Stellini E

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To suggest a model for organizing and financing dental services for elderly people so that they have good access to services. BACKGROUND:There are few studies on how dental services for elderly people should be organized and financed. This is surprising if we take into consideration the fact that the propor...

journal_title：Gerodontology

authors： Grytten J,Holst D

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：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: 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: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：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