Association of Root Caries with Oral Habits in Older Individuals Attending a Rural Health Centre of a Dental Hospital in India

Bharateesh, Jayanna Vinayaka; Kokila, Ganganna

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2014/8771.5165

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“…The prevalence of root caries was found to be 46.4% in the present study, which was similar to results of Imazato et al ( 8 ) and Bharateesh et al ( 9 ) but was in contrast with studies done by Kularatne et al ( 10 ) and Watanabe ( 11 ). In terms of the Root Caries Index (RCI), which expresses the risk of developing caries due to the root surface being exposed to the buccal environment, the observed value among the study participants was 15.1%, which means that 15% of the root surface are at risk of developing caries per person which was similar to the results given by Kularatne et al ( 10 ) and Steele et al ( 12 ) and contrast to Splieth et al ( 13 ).…”

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Prevalence of root caries among elders living in residential homes of Bengaluru city, India

Kumara-Raja

Radha

2016

J Clin Exp Dent

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BackgroundAmong the various oral ailments which have been observed in elderly, root caries is a significant one. Tooth loss is chief oral health-related negative variable to the quality of life in elderly and root caries is the major cause of tooth loss in them. It has been reported about a third of older population bears most of the root caries burden, so the present study aimed to assess the prevalence of root caries among older individuals residing in residential homes of Bengaluru city India.Material and MethodsElderly individuals aged 60 and above, residing in residential homes of Bangalore city, were included in the study. The study participants filled a questionnaire regarding their demographic details and oral health habits. Root surface caries was recorded according to criteria described by Banting et al. and root caries was expressed in terms of the root caries index (RCI). The statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test. P < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.ResultsThe prevalence of root caries was 46.4%. The root caries index was 15%. Statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) observed across gender, marital status, diet, socio-economic status, medication, method of cleaning and frequency of cleaning and were identified as significant predictors of root caries.Conclusions The prevalence of root caries among institutionalized older people was high. Oral health policies and preventive measures are needed focusing on the special needs of this neglected and socioeconomically deprived population to improve their quality of life. Key words:Elders, residential home, root caries.

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Prevalence of root caries among elders living in residential homes of Bengaluru city, India

Kumara-Raja

Radha

2016

J Clin Exp Dent

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“…Age is considered to be an important predisposing condition for the prevalence and the severity of root caries. 23,24 Among general adults, older age was associated with a higher root caries. However, after adjusting for the number of surfaces with gingival recession, age…”

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“…The finding that smoking and older age was associated with higher root caries experience is consistent with the results of other studies. 9,[23][24][25] The increase in root caries in smokers and older adults could partly be explained by effect of smoking and age on gingival recession.…”

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Root caries experience among Australian adults

Hariyani

Luzzi

2017

Gerodontology

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“…A study conducted in India revealed that 58.6% of the 55-75-year-old and older subjects perceived dryness of mouth. 30 Among Korean subjects aged 55 years and over, the occurrence of at least 1 symptom of xerostomia was observed in 70.1% of the subjects, and in 25.8%, the observed symptoms were severe. 31 At the age of 60 and over (average age of 67.5 years), reduced secretion of stimulated saliva was observed in 64% subjects from Saudi Arabia.…”

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Does oral dryness influence quality of life? Current perspectives in elderly dental care

Skośkiewicz−Malinowska

Malicka

Ziętek

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Adv Clin Exp Med

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Background. The oral condition can functionally, socially and psychologically influence the quality of life. Oral dryness often occurs in the elderly due to the presence of systemic diseases and medications, which favors the development of many lesions and complaints, including dental caries, candidiasis, retention of full removable denture, taste disturbance and it enforces a change in nutrition. Objectives. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of oral dryness on oral health-related quality of life in older subjects. Material and methods. Five hundred subjects of both genders, aged 65 and over (mean 74.4 ±7.4) were involved in the study. Oral dryness was evaluated clinically with use of the Challacombe scale (CODS, Clinical Oral Dryness Score). The oral health-related quality of life was assessed by the Oral Health Impact Profile scale (OHIP-14). Results. Oral dryness occurred in 32.8% of subjects, most often on a mild level (29.6%). The average value of the OHIP-14 scale was 8.01 ±13.59. The regression analysis demonstrated a significant association between oral dryness and two domains of the OHIP-14 scale, i.e. functional limitation (p < 0.01) and psychological disability (p < 0.05). Conclusions. Oral dryness is substantially related to the oral health-related quality of life, which indicates the necessity of monitoring oral dryness as part of routine dental care.

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Association of Root Caries with Oral Habits in Older Individuals Attending a Rural Health Centre of a Dental Hospital in India

Cited by 16 publications

References 23 publications

Prevalence of root caries among elders living in residential homes of Bengaluru city, India

Prevalence of root caries among elders living in residential homes of Bengaluru city, India

Root caries experience among Australian adults

Does oral dryness influence quality of life? Current perspectives in elderly dental care

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