Dementia and oral health

Ghezzi, Elisa M.; Ship, Jonathan A.

doi:10.1016/s1079-2104(00)80003-7

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“…This increase also applies to older people with dementia. However, as a result of the decrease in cognitive function and motor skills in dementia, a decrease in self‐care might take place, thus complicating oral hygiene care . Consequently, people with dementia have significantly more oral health problems than older people without dementia, and a higher prevalence of orofacial pain can be expected …”

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Psychometric evaluation of the Orofacial Pain Scale for Non‐Verbal Individuals as a screening tool for orofacial pain in people with dementia

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The orofacial pain presence in this MCI and dementia population was low, resulting in low scores for average Positive Agreement and sensitivity and high scores for average Negative Agreement and specificity. Therefore, the OPS-NVI in its current form cannot be recommended as a screening tool for orofacial pain in people with MCI and dementia. However, the inter-rater reliability and criterion validity of the individual items in this study provide more insight for the further adjustment of the OPS-NVI for diagnostic use. Notably, oral health problems were frequently present, although no pain was reported or observed, indicating that oral health problems cannot be used as a new reference standard for orofacial pain, and a regular oral examination by care providers and oral hygiene care professionals remains indispensable.

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Psychometric evaluation of the Orofacial Pain Scale for Non‐Verbal Individuals as a screening tool for orofacial pain in people with dementia

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“…Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, and patients with severe AD experience problems associated with cognitive function such as aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, and disorientation, making daily social activities difficult [1–3]. Worldwide, 47.5 million people suffered from dementia in 2015, and there are 7.7 million new cases every year [4].…”

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“…Worldwide, 47.5 million people suffered from dementia in 2015, and there are 7.7 million new cases every year [4]. The communication ability of patients with severe AD is poor, and dental management for them is critically restricted [1–3]. It is therefore difficult for such patients to receive both dental treatment and periodic dental follow-up, including oral care.…”

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Successful Fitting of a Complete Maxillary Denture in a Patient with Severe Alzheimer’s Disease Complicated by Oral Dyskinesia

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Hashimoto

Inoue

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Case Reports in Dentistry

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There is an increasing population of elderly patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common form of dementia. In dentistry, a critical problem associated with these patients is the use of a new denture, as AD patients often refuse dental management and are disturbed by minor changes in their oral environment. Some AD patients have further complications associated with oral dyskinesia, a movement disorder that can make dental management difficult, including the stability of a complete denture. In this case, we successfully fitted a complete maxillary denture using modified bilateral balanced occlusion after multiple tooth extractions under intravenous sedation in a 66-year-old woman with severe AD complicated by oral dyskinesia. Following treatment, her appetite and food intake greatly improved. Providing a well-fitting complete denture applied by modified bilateral balanced occlusion, which removes lateral interference using zero-degree artificial teeth for movement disorder of the jaw in patients with severe AD complicated by oral dyskinesia, helps improve oral function.

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“…When the elderly develop signs and symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, they neglect dental hygiene. Many studies have shown that patients with dementia are more likely to have poor oral health 1–3 , even leading to tooth loss. Other studies have attempted to relate oral disease to the subsequent risk of developing cognitive impairments and dementia 4,5 .…”

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CAD/CAM treatment for the elderly – a case report

Zeghbroeck¹

2012

Gerodontology

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doi: 10.1111/j.1741‐2358.2011.00521.x CAD/CAM treatment for the elderly – a case report Background: When elderly develop signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease they lose their independence and neglect dental hygiene. Dentists are increasingly confronted by seniors who are in need but who have limited access to dental care. Caretakers and family are also often confronted with behaviour problems besides the dental problems. Objective: To report the importance of shorter and lower impact treatment for seniors when caretakers and family are confronted with a behavioural problem in addition to the dental problem. Materials and methods: In this case report, the oral management of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease was described using chairside computer‐aided design/computer‐aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology while constructing a bonded bridge. Discussion: The case report emphasises the importance of interaction with the patient and added a treatment method for patients with limited cognitive skills who become easily agitated or aggressive. Conclusion: The fabrication of a full ceramic bonded bridge utilising the Cerec 3D chairside CAD/CAM technology in an Alzheimer patient has been shown to be a feasible, precise, aesthetic and durable solution. It added a technique for intervening with patients with limited tolerance for dental procedures, which improves the quality of life of both patient and family.

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Dementia and oral health

Cited by 76 publications

References 15 publications

Psychometric evaluation of the Orofacial Pain Scale for Non‐Verbal Individuals as a screening tool for orofacial pain in people with dementia

Psychometric evaluation of the Orofacial Pain Scale for Non‐Verbal Individuals as a screening tool for orofacial pain in people with dementia

Successful Fitting of a Complete Maxillary Denture in a Patient with Severe Alzheimer’s Disease Complicated by Oral Dyskinesia

CAD/CAM treatment for the elderly – a case report

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