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Age‐Specific Changes in Chewing Discomfort During the Expansion of National Health Insurance Coverage for Dental Implants: A Controlled Interrupted Time Series Analysis in South Korea, 2010–2024

open access: yesJournal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Using Korea Community Health Survey data from 2010 to 2024, this study evaluated age‐specific changes in chewing discomfort during the stepwise expansion of National Health Insurance coverage for dental implants in South Korea. Controlled interrupted time series analyses showed declining chewing discomfort across all age groups, including the ...
Eun‐ju Park   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Masticatory Performance and its Relationship With Sarcopenia, Frailty and Functional Outcomes in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study

open access: yesJournal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
In 217 patients aged ≥ 70 years admitted to geriatric rehabilitation, poor oral function assessed by masticatory performance was common and often occurred without sarcopenia or frailty. Its independent association with functional outcomes suggests that pragmatic bedside assessment of masticatory performance adds value to routine geriatric assessment in
Seraina Netzer   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Domain‐Specific Oral Hypofunction in Older Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Case–Control Study

open access: yesJournal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
In this case–control study of 288 adults aged ≥ 50 years, polysomnography‐confirmed obstructive sleep apnoea was independently associated with a domain‐specific pattern of oral hypofunction, particularly poor oral hygiene, oral dryness and reduced tongue pressure. In contrast, occlusal force and chewing function appeared to be predominantly age‐related.
Yen‐Chin Chen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long‐Term Care of OLP Patients: A Retrospective Study From a Single Hospital Outpatient Clinic

open access: yesJournal of Oral Pathology &Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic immune‐mediated disorder with malignant potential. However, its real‐world clinical course remains incompletely characterized. This study aimed to describe the natural clinical–histopathological trajectory of OLP in a single tertiary centre and to identify factors associated with dysplasia and ...
F. Scilla   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of nanohydroxyapatite mouthwash on the growth of Candida albicans biofilm on milled denture surfaces: An in vitro study

open access: yesJournal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose There is a need for effective solutions for the persistent prevalence of denture stomatitis (DS) in denture‐wearing populations. This study assessed the impact of nanohydroxyapatite (nanoHAP) nanoparticles on Candida albicans biofilm formation on milled polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) denture bases.
Cynthia U. Udeh   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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