A systematic review of silver diamine fluoride: Effectiveness and application in older adults
ConclusionThis systematic review evaluates the use of SDF for both root caries prevention and arrest in older adults. Existing reports of SDF trials support effectiveness in root caries prevention and arrest, remineralization of deep occlusal lesions and treatment of hypersensitive dentin. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - August 15, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Amruta D. Hendre, George W. Taylor, Elisa M. Ch ávez, Susan Hyde Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
A structural equation model to assess the influence of neuroticism on oral health ‐related quality of life in complete denture wearers
ConclusionsNeuroticism may influence OHRQoL in complete denture wearers because of patients' perception of pain. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - August 11, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hitomi Soeda, Yusuke Sato, Eijiro Yamaga, Shunsuke Minakuchi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Diary Dates
(Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - August 2, 2017 Category: Dentistry Tags: DIARY DATES Source Type: research
Acute exacerbation of chronic disseminated intravascular coagulation associated with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm after tooth extraction
ConclusionPatients with chronic DIC may have persistent bleeding following tooth extraction. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - August 2, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Shunsuke Hino, Akio Takeda, Takahiro Kaneko, Norio Horie, Tetsuo Shimoyama Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Conservative endodontic management of a fused tooth: A case report
ConclusionThis case illustrates the importance of an individual approach when treating anomalous teeth. Priorities in pain and infection management to properly and functionally restore teeth should be unaffected by age. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - August 2, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Romana Persic Bukmir, Alen Braut, Ivana Brekalo Prso Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and dental implant failure —A significant concern in elders?
ConclusionAs older individuals comprise a high‐risk group for both high oral rehabilitation and SSRI use, clinicians should be aware the potential association between SSRI and dental implant failures. Well‐designed investigations specific to geriatric cohorts are essential to understand the implications of SSRI use on dental implant prognosis. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - July 26, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bhumija Gupta, Aneesha Acharya, Georgios Pelekos, Dharmarajan Gopalakrishnan, Antonia Kolokythas Tags: SHORT REPORT Source Type: research
Effect of chewing or compressing food on autonomic nervous activity in older adults
ConclusionAutonomic nervous activity, especially parasympathetic activity in older adults, increased during chewing and compressing food when compared to activity while at rest. Within the range of food's softness from moderate to extreme soft, food's softness had no measurable effect on autonomic nervous activity. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - July 26, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Midori Ohta, Takayuki Ueda, Kaoru Sakurai Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Do mandibular complete dentures made using a neutral zone technique improve speech? —A pilot study
ConclusionWithin the limits of this study, it can be concluded that the application of the neutral zone technique in the mandible has no considerable impact on SSP. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - June 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Peter Rehmann, Anna Katharina K ünkel, Daniel Weber, Ulrich Lotzmann, Bernd Wöstmann Tags: SHORT REPORT Source Type: research
Residential age care and domiciliary oral health services: Reach ‐OHT—The development of a metropolitan oral health programme in Sydney, Australia
ConclusionsSustainable domiciliary oral health services and oral health education are feasible and practical using a partnership model within the Australian health system. Adaptability, continuity and the use of oral health therapists/dental hygienists in the coordination and management of the programme further contribute to viability. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - June 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: F.A. Clive Wright, Garry Law, Steven K. ‐Y. Chu, John S. Cullen, David G. Le Couteur Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Validity and reliability of the oral health ‐related caregiver burden index
ConclusionWe developed the OHBI as a multidimensional care burden scale, which comprises nine items covering five domains. Further, we verified the relationship between general caregiver burden and oral health‐related caregiver burden. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - June 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Yuhei Matsuda, Maya Izumi, Atsuko Nakamichi, Ayaka Isobe, Sumio Akifusa Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Ethical decision making in aged care
(Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - June 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Peter Foltyn Tags: INVITED COMMENTARY Source Type: research
Estimation of tissue and crevicular fluid oxidative stress marker in premenopausal, perimenopausal and postmenopausal women with chronic periodontitis
ConclusionPremenopausal‐postmenopausal and perimenopausal‐postmenopausal transition resulted in significant increase in tissue and GCF 8‐OHdG levels. However, no association was found between stages of reproductive ageing and tissue levels of 8‐OHdG. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - June 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Rampalli Viswa Chandra, Sistla Sailaja, Aileni Amarender Reddy Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Use of nystatin and chlorhexidine in oral medicine: Properties, indications and pitfalls with focus on geriatric patients
ConclusionsFurther studies investigating new drugs and interactions of drug combinations are necessary to improve the therapeutic management of oral infections. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - May 29, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Elusa Scheibler, Maria Claudia Rosa Garcia, Renata Medina da Silva, Maria Antonia Figueiredo, Fernanda Gon çalves Salum, Karen Cherubini Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Factors affecting masticatory function of community ‐dwelling older people: Investigation of the differences in the relevant factors for subjective and objective assessment
ConclusionSubjective masticatory functionSMF and OMF were associated with different factors, suggesting that both mental and physical factors should be taken into consideration when treating decreased masticatory function. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - May 29, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Daisuke Takagi, Yutaka Watanabe, Ayako Edahiro, Yuki Ohara, Masaharu Murakami, Kohji Murakami, Shouji Hironaka, Yu Taniguchi, Akihiko Kitamura, Shoji Shinkai, Hirohiko Hirano Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Oral flora in acute stroke patients: A prospective exploratory observational study
ConclusionsThere appears to be huge diversity of bacterial organisms in the oral cavity of stroke patients, and as most phylotypes identified were only found in one or two participants, no particular patterns linked to infection or the condition of the oral cavity could be discerned. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - May 22, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Elizabeth Boaden, Mary Lyons, Sim K. Singhrao, Hazel Dickinson, Michael Leathley, Catherine E. Lightbody, Alison McLoughlin, Zarine Khan, Stjohn Crean, Craig Smith, Susan Higham, Caroline Watkins Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
