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ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of dual‐light antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on oral health among older people living in assisted living facilities (ALF), comparing it to conventional oral self‐care guidance.
Wilma Romppanen +7 more
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The Effects of Stroke on Oral Function and Oral Health: A Qualitative Study
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 +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Patient dissatisfaction occurs in both developing and developed countries. Patient satisfaction is a very subjectivething; it is difficult to measure, changeable and there are many factors influencing person’s level of satisfaction.
Reisintiya Reisintiya +3 more
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Deploying Oral Health Therapists in Aged Residential Care in New Zealand: A Pilot Study
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 +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Effect of a denture cleanser on hardness, roughness and tensile bond strength of denture liners [PDF]
Aim: This study aim to investigate the effect of a denture cleanser on hardness, roughness and tensile bond strength of a rigid (Kooliner) and a soft denture liner (Elite Soft) after 7, 60 and 120 days of immersion. Methods: Thirty circular and twenty
Silva-Lovato, Cláudia Helena +4 more
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Background: Poly-methyl methacrylate is the most common denture base material but has limitations. Flexible denture base materials, such as Lucitone FRS and Valplast, were introduced to address these issues.
B. V. H. Ravi Teja +5 more
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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 +3 more
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Background and Objective: To compare the uptake of tea stain and the effectiveness of denture cleansers on computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing versus conventional acrylic dentures. Materials and Methods: This in vitro study used a total of
Mahmoud Darwish +6 more
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Objectives: To evaluate the effect of ozone and two common denture cleansers on the surface hardness and bond strength of a silicone-based soft liner to acrylic denture base material.
Mohammadreza Nakhaei +3 more
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