Oral health status of the elderly in a residential home in Turkey

Ünlüer, Şengül; Gökalp, Saadet; Doğan, Bahar Güçiz

doi:10.1111/j.1741-2358.2007.00136.x

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“…Some recent studies have shown that people in developing countries were found to have high caries prevalence for all age groups compared with developed countries (Bolin et al, 1996;Carvalho et al, 2001;Christensen et al, 2003;Gibson et al, 1999;Güçiz and Gökalp, 2008;Sheiham, 2005;Unlüer et al, 2007). According to those studies conducted in a developing country to estimate prevalence and severity of oral and dental health problem, more than half of the individuals had dental caries and the prevalence of normal population without a toothbrush was 15.9%, the toothbrushing rate 2 to 3 times daily was 22.2 and 27.6% in adults and geriatric peoples, respectively Güçiz and Gökalp, 2008;Unlüer et al, 2007).…”

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“…According to those studies conducted in a developing country to estimate prevalence and severity of oral and dental health problem, more than half of the individuals had dental caries and the prevalence of normal population without a toothbrush was 15.9%, the toothbrushing rate 2 to 3 times daily was 22.2 and 27.6% in adults and geriatric peoples, respectively Güçiz and Gökalp, 2008;Unlüer et al, 2007). These results were quite similar to the results of a previous comprehensive study, which was carried out in the same country in 1988 with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) (Saydam et al, 1990).…”

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The relationship between high incidence of deep neck infection and toothbrushing frequency

Bakır¹,

Ahmet²,

Halis³

et al. 2012

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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This study aimed to investigate and compare the frequency of toothbrushing and dental health status between Deep neck space infection (DNSI) patients with dental origin and healthy population. 64 participants were included in this study in the form of two groups. The first group consisted of 34 DNSI patients with dental onset, and the second group consisted of 30 participants (control group). Study was carried out in two separate categories: the frequency of toothbrushing and assessment of dental health status. Toothbrushing frequency was evaluated with a questionnaire. Dental health status was assessed for periodontal and dental disease by periodontist according to the some widely used indicators; DMFT scores, Plaque Index score, Gingival Index score and Sulcus Bleeding Index score. Present study showed that the majority had brushed their teeth occasionally. In DNSI group, the percentage of never toothbrushing was very high and regular toothbrushing rate was so low. DNI group has higher scores than the control group and this indicates poor oral hygiene. Our results showed that, oral health was impaired and regular toothbrushing seems to have been neglected in DNSI group. In our opinion, this negligence is a very important contributory factor towards the more occurrence of deep neck abscess.

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The relationship between high incidence of deep neck infection and toothbrushing frequency

Bakır¹,

Ahmet²,

Halis³

et al. 2012

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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“…Studies about oral health attitudes and behavior in Turkey is limited with dental students 3,7,15 and elder population. 16 This study searched oral health attitudes and behavior of adults in a Turkish population. This study showed that females gave priority to medicine over clinical examination in the presence of toothache.…”

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Oral Health Attitudes and Behaviors Among Patients in a Dental Hospital in Ankara, Turkey

Cebeci¹,

Soğancı²

2015

Atatürk Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Dergisi

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Purpose: Information about public's knowledge and attitude about oral diseases and their prevention would indicate the need for education of the community. The objective of this study was to have a foresight about oral health attitude and behavior among adult patients in a state dental hospital, Ankara. Material and Method: Questionnaire was prepared using Turkish version of Hiroshima University Dental Behavioural Inventory (HU-DBI) and additional 7 questions. 258 number of patients participated. Edentulous patients and patients under 12 years old were kept out of the study. Pearson's Chi-Square,Kruskall-Wallis H and Mann-Whitney U Tests were used to analyse the results. Results: The average age was 33.0. Of the participants, 51.2% was female and 48.8% was male. 14.3% of the patients was graduated from primary school, 12.1% secondary school, 36.4% high school, 3.9% open university, 33.3% university and post graduate. The mean HU-DBI score was 5.3 (out of 12). Females had significantly higher HU-DBI scores than males (p=0.039). Individuals brushing before sleep had significantly high scores (p=0.0001). Females brushed their teeth before sleep more than males (p=0.019). Females preferred medicine first more than males (p=0.019). Statistically significant difference in prefering medicine first was determined in the group of primary school (p=0.012). As level of education increased, usage rate of dental floss increased (p=0.018). Conclusions: Oral health attitude and behavior of the population studied was not satisfactory. Oral health education should be provided for the community.

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“…5 En Turquía el 32,6 % de los pacientes dentados presentaron 2,2 piezas con caries radiculares y el 20,7 % tenía al menos una lesión cariosa en corona no tratada. 6 En Chile 48.3 % era desdentado total y 51.7 % parcial, esto se distancia un poco de lo obtenido en adultos mayores de 60 años de nivel socioeconómico bajo en el norte de Santiago en los cuales el 25,9 % era desdentado total. 8 Las personas con un edad mayor de 81,8 años, presentaron una mayor pér-dida de piezas dentarias.…”

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El perfil de salud-enfermedad bucal y las necesidades de tratamiento de los adultos mayores de Lima urbana 2012

Reátegui

Villacampa

Lipa

et al. 2014

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El perfil de salud-enfermedad bucal y las necesidades de tratamiento de los adultos mayores de Lima urbana 2012The profile of health -oral disease and treatment of urban Lima 2012 seniors needs ResumenEl objetivo principal de este estudio fue determinar el perfil de salud-enfermedad bucal de las personas adultos mayores (AM) de Lima urbana, tomando en cuenta la prevalencia de caries dental, enfermedad periodontal, lesiones mucosa bucal y necesidades de tratamiento. Se realizó un estudio de tipo descriptivo-trasversal en 120 personas adultas mayores de 60 años, que viven en Lima cercado y distritos. La recolección de datos se realizó a través del método de observación clínica y entrevista haciendo uso de los índices y procedimientos de la OMS. Los resultados obtenidos fueron: edad promedio 71 años, con prevalencia del sexo femenino (70%) y educación secundaria, presencia de hipertensión arterial 33% y diabetes miellitus 10.8 %, trastornos de la mucosa en un 10.8%, siendo del tipo ulceración localizadas en el paladar y rebordes alveolares. Presencia de cálculos y sangrado periodontal, en el 52% de la población. El 23.3% necesita profilaxis y solo un 11% raspaje radicular. De los dientes presentes en boca el 23% han perdido fijación en 4-5 mm. Solo 5.82% de los dientes se encuentran sanos, siendo el promedio de caries 4.43, dientes perdidos 14,77 del 53%. El CPO tuvo una media de 19.71. Ds. 6.74. El 31.7% usan prótesis total removible superior y prótesis fija en un 19,2%. En el maxilar inferior un 20% utilizan PPR y el 13,3% usan prótesis total y fija 9,27%. Encontrándose una alta necesidad de prótesis removible en maxilar superior e inferior. Se logró determinar que la salud bucal de las personas adultas mayores es mala por efecto de la caries y enfermedad periodontal y con gran necesidad de higiene, operatoria y prótesis parcial removible, removibles totales y fijas.Palabras clave: Adulto mayor, mucosa bucal, caries dental, índice CPO, prótesis dental, higiene bucal. AbstractThe main objective of this study was to determine the profile of oral health and disease of the elderly adults of urban Lima, taking into account the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease, oral mucosa injuries and treatment needs. Descriptive and transversal study was using over 120 elderly adults (over 60 years old), living in Lima center and district. Data collection was performed by the method of clinical observation and interview using rates and procedures of the WHO. The results obtained were: average age 71 years, high prevalence of the female gender (70%) and secondary education, presence of hypertension with 33 % and diabetes mellitus with 10.8%, the mucosal disorders in 10.8 %, with ulceration type localized on the palate and alveolar ridges. Also was observed presence of calculi and periodontal bleeding in 52% of the population. The study subjects requiring prophylaxis in 23.3 % and needed just a case of root planing in 11%. Teeth present in the mouth, the 23% have lost fixation at 4-5 mm. Only 5.82 % of the teeth are hea...

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Oral health status of the elderly in a residential home in Turkey

Abstract: The results illustrated poor dental health and showed extremely high demand for the dental health services programmes for the elderly living in these institutions.

Cited by 64 publications

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The relationship between high incidence of deep neck infection and toothbrushing frequency

The relationship between high incidence of deep neck infection and toothbrushing frequency

Oral Health Attitudes and Behaviors Among Patients in a Dental Hospital in Ankara, Turkey

El perfil de salud-enfermedad bucal y las necesidades de tratamiento de los adultos mayores de Lima urbana 2012

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