Evaluation of a concept to classify anamnesis-related risk of complications and oral diseases in patients attending the clinical course in dental education
Gerhard Schmalz,
Lena Brauer,
Rainer Haak
et al.
Abstract:Background
Aim of the current study was the assessment of risk classes according to a previously established system to classify the anamnesis-related risk of complications and of oral diseases in a cohort of patients attending the dental student course for dental preventive measures.
Methods
Patients attending the student course between April 2020 and December 2021 were included. To assess the medical history, a specific anamnesis tool was used, wh… Show more
“…As systemic risk factors and comorbidities like diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and mental disorders are on the rise, the risk for severe MSI may also increase over time especially in the age groups most affected by these conditions [ 37 – 40 ]. Further studies are needed to identify potential risk factors and risk groups for severe odontogenic infections [ 41 ].…”
Objectives
Severe maxillofacial space infection (MSI) as an end stage of dentoalveolar diseases or complication of sialadenitis is a potentially life-threatening disease accompanied by complications including airway obstruction, jugular vein thrombosis, descending mediastinitis, sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence and time trends of severe MSI and potentially influencing factors in the German healthcare system over time.
Materials and methods
Nationwide data regarding the national diagnosis-related-group (DRG) inpatient billing system was received from the German Federal Statistical Office. A retrospective analysis of incidence and time trends of MSI-associated procedures classified with the Operation and Procedure Classification System (OPS), were statistically evaluated using Poisson regression analysis between 2005 and 2022 and were associated with different epidemiological factors.
Results
The total standardized incidence rate of MSI-associated procedures in the observational period 2005—2022 was 9.8 (♀8.2; ♂11.4) per 100,000 person years. For all age groups a significant increase of 46.1% in severe MSI – related surgical interventions was registered within the observational period. The largest increase (120.5%) was found in elderly patients over 80 years. There were significant differences of the incidences of MSI-associated surgeries between the different federal states in Germany.
Conclusions
Severe MSI are a growing challenge in German health care especially among elderly patients over 80 years.
Clinical relevance
Severe MSI is a promising target for prevention. There should be more focus in primary dental and medical care especially in groups depending on social support.
“…As systemic risk factors and comorbidities like diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and mental disorders are on the rise, the risk for severe MSI may also increase over time especially in the age groups most affected by these conditions [ 37 – 40 ]. Further studies are needed to identify potential risk factors and risk groups for severe odontogenic infections [ 41 ].…”
Objectives
Severe maxillofacial space infection (MSI) as an end stage of dentoalveolar diseases or complication of sialadenitis is a potentially life-threatening disease accompanied by complications including airway obstruction, jugular vein thrombosis, descending mediastinitis, sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence and time trends of severe MSI and potentially influencing factors in the German healthcare system over time.
Materials and methods
Nationwide data regarding the national diagnosis-related-group (DRG) inpatient billing system was received from the German Federal Statistical Office. A retrospective analysis of incidence and time trends of MSI-associated procedures classified with the Operation and Procedure Classification System (OPS), were statistically evaluated using Poisson regression analysis between 2005 and 2022 and were associated with different epidemiological factors.
Results
The total standardized incidence rate of MSI-associated procedures in the observational period 2005—2022 was 9.8 (♀8.2; ♂11.4) per 100,000 person years. For all age groups a significant increase of 46.1% in severe MSI – related surgical interventions was registered within the observational period. The largest increase (120.5%) was found in elderly patients over 80 years. There were significant differences of the incidences of MSI-associated surgeries between the different federal states in Germany.
Conclusions
Severe MSI are a growing challenge in German health care especially among elderly patients over 80 years.
Clinical relevance
Severe MSI is a promising target for prevention. There should be more focus in primary dental and medical care especially in groups depending on social support.
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