Geriatric dentistry: Is rethinking still required to begin undergraduate education?

Talwar, Manjit; Hs, Chawla

doi:10.4103/0970-9290.40479

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“…By applying the best treatment and providing patients with proper hygiene instructions, the dentist may contribute to improving both oral and systemic health (21,22). According to the many studies the oral health in elderly patients was unsatisfactory.…”

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Assessment of Oral Hygiene in Adults

Skorupka¹,

Kokot²,

Nowakowska-Zajdel³

et al. 2012

Cent Eur J Public Health

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SUMMARYObjective: The aim of the research was to assess the oral hygiene habits in the elderly group of study population of Southern Poland. Methods: The study was conducted in dental services in two selected cities in Southern Poland. The group of subjects consisted of 664 respondents (272 men, 392 women) aged 65 to 81 years. Oral hygiene was measured with the author's anonymous questionnaire consisting of twenty questions. Questions related to information on personal history and general health, comorbidities, dietary habits, alcohol consumption, smoking, taking drugs and the state of oral hygiene practices as frequency of visits to the dentist and the number of own teeth.Results: The majority of the subjects had higher n = 240 (36.1%) and secondary n = 219 (33%) education and were predominantly n = 590 (89%) professionally inactive (retirees or pensioners). No significant differences were found between the groups: women and men. But there were differences in technologies used, the examined men significantly often used computer in comparison with the women's group. In total, 19.6% had own natural teeth only, 45.0% own teeth and dentures, 30.0% dentures only, and 5.4% neither teeth nor dentures. Majority of subjects brush their teeth or dentures only 1-2 times a day (80%) and visit the dentist less than once in 2 years or once a year (75%). Women significantly more often stated use of a toothbrush and taking care of oral hygiene and compared to men, they declared higher number of own teeth.Conclusion: People aged over 65 neglect hygiene and oral care. Women pay more attention to oral hygiene and they have more own teeth than men. The most frequent cause of oral hygiene neglect in the elderly could be gender, the socio-economic conditions, behaviour habits and lack of sufficient health education. The dentist may need to consult with the patient's GP the development of the appropriate personalised treatment plan for the elderly. Young dentists need to be educated in order to provide appropriate dental care to the elderly.

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Assessment of Oral Hygiene in Adults

Skorupka¹,

Kokot²,

Nowakowska-Zajdel³

et al. 2012

Cent Eur J Public Health

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“…Materials and technological advances keep changing the face of every field every day. Twentieth century witnessed remarkable changes with regard to human longevity worldwide, and the twenty-first century is set to carry forward the gains in longevity further, both in the developing word and the developed world [1]. Various impression materials and techniques came into use since times earlier till today for fixed partial dentures, and all of them have some advantages and disadvantages and are suitable for specific conditions.…”

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Survey of Impression Materials and Techniques in Fixed Partial Dentures among the Practitioners in India

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Objective. Anecdotal evidence suggests that impression materials and techniques used in general dental practice for fixed partial dentures vary from those taught in dental schools. The aim of this survey was to integrate impression techniques evolved all over the years for fixed partial dentures and to know the techniques and materials which are used in the present day by the practitioners. Materials and Methods. A total of 1000 questionnaires were sent to various practitioners in India, out of which 807 questionnaires were filled. Results. The results showed that 84.8% of prosthodontists (65.56%, urban areas) use elastomeric impression materials as well as irreversible hydrocolloids and 15.2% use irreversible hydrocolloid only. Amongst other practitioners, 55.46% use irreversible hydrocolloid (45%, rural and semiurban areas) and 44.54% use elastomeric impression materials. Elastomeric impression technique practiced most commonly is putty reline with/without spacer (77.2%); other techniques are multiple-mix and monophase techniques. Conclusion. The ideal materials, technique, and armamentarium are required for the long-term success of the treatment for fixed partial denture. Also, if the ideal procedure is not followed, it will lead to a compromised fit of the final prosthesis and failure of the treatment.

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“…Twentieth century witnessed remarkable changes with regard to human longevity worldwide, and the 21st century is set to carry forward the gains in longevity further, both in the developing and the developed world 1 . India has a large geriatric population (60+ years) of 7.7% of its total population of 77 million 2 .…”

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“…But at the same time, many studies have shown that oral health amongst the elderly is often less than adequate 4 . Hence, it is essential that future dental professionals have a proper conception of the dimensions of the services to be provided to the elderly, along with the appropriate skills 1 .…”

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