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Prefabricated light-polymerizing plastic pattern for partial denture framework

, 2011
Our aim is to report an application of a prefabricated light-polymerizing plastic pattern to construction of removable partial denture framework without the use of a refractory cast. A plastic pattern for the lingual bar was adapted on the master cast of
Atsushi Takaichi, Noriyuki Wakabayashi, Yoshimasa Igarashi   +2 more
core   +1 more source

The Effects of Stroke on Oral Function and Oral Health: A Qualitative Study

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in Aotearoa New Zealand, often resulting in a range of physical and cognitive impairments. The impacts of stroke on oral function and oral health are not well understood from the survivors' perspective, yet the latter are crucial for overall wellbeing. This qualitative study explored
Esther Cheong, Daniela Aldabe, Nurul Thiyahuddin, Mauro Farella, Carolina Loch   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating Oral Health in General Health National Policy Frameworks for Older Adults: Scoping Review

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The global rise in population ageing challenges health systems, including oral health, which is integral to overall health and quality of life. Although the World Health Organization advocates integrated care for older adults, evidence on national models integrating oral health into broader health strategies remains limited.
Manori Dhanapriyanka, Lyndal Pritchard, Angelique Zamora, Nilesh Torwane, Helena Silveira Schuch, Diep Hong Ha, Irosha Perera, Prasanna Jayasekara, Loc Do   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Deploying Oral Health Therapists in Aged Residential Care in New Zealand: A Pilot Study

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The proportion of older New Zealanders entering aged residential care facilities with at least some of their natural dentition remaining is steadily increasing, and high dental caries increments are evident in that setting, with important implications for quality of life.
Moira B. Smith, Sarah Majeed, Rachel Holden, Shennae Bartlett, Ngaire Kerse, Noor Nazahiah Bakri, Keiko Oda, W. Murray Thomson   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improving Oral Care in Stroke Patients: Patients' and Carers' Experiences of Oral Care in a Hospital Environment Following Acute Stroke

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to explore the thoughts and feelings of stroke patients and their carers (family/guardians) about oral care during hospitalisation, and (in turn) inform future research and service development. Background Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and associated physical and cognitive impairments can compromise ...
Hazel Dickinson, Catherine Elizabeth Lightbody, StJohn Crean, Caroline Watkins   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Considerations For The Use Of Cantilever Bridges

Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry
Replacement of missing dentition is one of the common reasons to attend a dental practice for individuals who wish to restore their aesthetics and function.
Haroon Rashid, Zeeshan Sheikh, Yuliya Mulyar   +2 more
doaj  

Oral Lesion Caused by Improper Removable Partial Denture [PDF]

, 2018
Oral lesions are relatively common findings in clinical practice, can occur due to various factors such as trauma, systemic diseases, autoimmune disorders, malignancies.
Setiadhi, Riani, Usri, Kosterman
core  

Performance of Non‐Dental Professional Caregivers in Oral Health Assessment Using the Oral Health Screener: Caregiver–Dentist Agreement and Inter‐Rater Reliability

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate caregiver–dentist agreement and inter‐rater reliability of the Oral Health Screener (OHS) following its optimisation for use in long‐term care and to examine the effect of different caregiver OHS training modalities. Methods This prospective reliability and agreement study was nested within a 2‐year cluster‐randomised ...
Patricia Ann Ivonne Vandenbulcke, Dries De Witte, Emilie Schoebrechts, Jan De Lepeleire, Anja Declercq, Dominique Declerck, Joke Duyck, Johanna de Almeida Mello   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Developing and Validating a Nursing‐Applied Oral Health Risk Assessment Tool for Care‐Dependent Older German Adults: A Two‐Panel Delphi Study

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Implementation of oral health assessment tools in residential care for older adults remains challenging. We aimed to establish the content validity and practice relevance of the Mouth‐related Risk Assessment for Professional Nursing (Mu‐RAP), a nursing‐applied instrument designed to identify oral health risks in care‐dependent ...
Anna‐Lena Hillebrecht, Sarah Funck, Elmar Ludwig, Ramona Waterkotte, Anna Greta Barbe   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perspectives and Experiences of Dentists on the Provision of Oral Healthcare to Frail Older Adults in General Dental Practices

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Population ageing has increased the number of frail older adults living independently and retaining their natural dentition. To support oral healthcare professionals in caring for this patient group, the Royal Dutch Dental Association published the practice guideline Care for Frail Older Adults in the Dental Practice.
Ellen Dekkers, Brigitte Amelia Francisca Maria van Dam, Joost Cornelis Lambertus den Boer, Dagmar Else Slot, Jan Josef Mathieu Bruers   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source