A Study to evaluate the Frequency and Association of Various Mucosal Conditions among Geriatric Patients

Shet, Rgk; Shetty, Shobith R; Kalavathi, M.; Kumar, M Naveen; Yadav, Rishi Dev; N.S, Soumya

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1424

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“…[ 37 ] Lichen planus was observed in 1.6% of our study population, a finding similar to the ones reported by Reichart[ 24 ] and Shet et al . [ 13 ] The present authors observed lichen planus more frequently in women than in men. This finding has been confirmed by other authors.…”

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confidence: 48%

“…However, this rate is much higher than the results of other epidemiological studies, where investigators recorded a prevalence of 15.5–67%. [ 4 6 10 11 12 13 ] It is important to mention that it is difficult to compare results with those of other studies because of the methodological variability and sociocultural and demographic differences present in the studied populations.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The present authors observed that OMLs were more common among men than women, which is in accordance with several studies. [ 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ] This finding is possibly because men are more exposed to risk habits than are women. Also, women in our community are usually more meticulous than men regarding their oral hygiene.…”

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Oral mucosal lesions in elderly dental patients in Sana′a, Yemen

Al‐Maweri¹,

Al-Jamaei²,

Al-Sufyani³

et al. 2015

J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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Objectives:With aging, the oral mucosa becomes more susceptible to external stimuli. The aims of this study were to obtain baseline data on the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions (OMLs) in a population of elderly Yemeni patients and to investigate differences in the presentation of these findings in relation to age, gender, education level, and the wearing of dentures.Patients and Methods:The prevalence of OMLs was assessed by clinical examination of a sample of 310 elderly Yemeni patients aged 60 years and older. A single examiner performed detailed oral examinations of the oral cavity according to international criteria and the World Health Organization codes.Results:The overall prevalence of OMLs was 77.1%, with a significant difference (P < 0.05) between men (80.3%) and women (69.6%). The prevalence rate of OMLs indicated a significant decrease with advancing age. The most frequently observed lesions were fissured tongue (34.2%), benign tumors (17.1%), hairy tongue (16.5%), and qat-induced white lesions (12.6%). Hairy tongue, qat-induced white lesions, and shammah keratosis were associated with men (P < 0.01, P < 0.05, and P < 0.05, respectively), whereas geographic tongue was associated with women (P < 0.05). The presence of one or more lesions was significantly associated with low education level (P < 0.05). Certain OMLs showed a significant association with smoking and qat chewing (P < 0.05). No association was found between the occurrence of OMLs and denture wearing (P > 0.05).Conclusions:The present study has shown a high prevalence of oral lesions among Yemeni elders.

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Oral mucosal lesions in elderly dental patients in Sana′a, Yemen

Al‐Maweri¹,

Al-Jamaei²,

Al-Sufyani³

et al. 2015

J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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“…Studies reporting the incidence of oral lesions in older people have been published over the years . However, studies that exclusively evaluate the clinical diagnosis, although important, have the disadvantage of not reporting the accurate final diagnosis; for example, a clinical diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma or of any other benign or malignant neoplasm can only be confirmed by biopsy and histopathology.…”

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Oral and Maxillofacial Lesions Diagnosed in Older People of a Brazilian Population: A Multicentric Study

Silva

Leite

Sobral³

et al. 2017

J American Geriatrics Society

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“…Only a slight diminution was observed in individuals who were more than 80 years old (10). However, in the presence of defined risk factors, such as smoking, premalignant and malignant changes in the oral mucosa may occur (64).…”

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The aging mouth: differentiating normal aging from disease

Lamster¹,

Asadourian²,

Carmen³

et al. 2016

Periodontology 2000

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Aging is the physiologic change that occurs over time. In humans, this change occurs at different rates and are related to lifestyle, environment and genetics. It can be challenging to differentiate normal aging from disease. In the oral cavity, with increasing age the teeth demonstrate wearing of the enamel, chipping and fracture lines, and a darker color. The pulp chamber and canals are reduced in size as a result of the deposition of secondary dentin. Coronal or root caries, however, represent disease. A limited amount of periodontal attachment loss occurs in association with aging, usually manifesting as recession on the buccal surface of teeth. Severe periodontitis occurs in 10.5-12% of the population, with the peak incidence being observed at 35-40 years of age. Changes to the mucosal tissue that occur with age include reduced wound-healing capacity. However, environmental factors, such as smoking, dramatically increase the risk of mucosal pathology. Reduced salivary gland function is often seen in association with medication usage, as well as with disorders such as diabetes mellitus. Both medication use and chronic disorders are more common in older adults. Masticatory function is of particular importance for older adults. Maintenance of a nutritionally complete diet is important for avoiding sarcopenia and the frailty syndrome. Successful oral aging is associated with adequate function and comfort. A reduced, but functional, dentition of 20 teeth in occlusion has been proposed as a measure of successful oral aging. Healthy oral aging is important to healthy aging from both biological and social perspectives.

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A Study to evaluate the Frequency and Association of Various Mucosal Conditions among Geriatric Patients

Cited by 23 publications

References 25 publications

Oral mucosal lesions in elderly dental patients in Sana′a, Yemen

Oral mucosal lesions in elderly dental patients in Sana′a, Yemen

Oral and Maxillofacial Lesions Diagnosed in Older People of a Brazilian Population: A Multicentric Study

The aging mouth: differentiating normal aging from disease

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