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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

Evaluation of Temperature Changes at the Implant-bone Interface during Splinting of Impression Coping with Auto Polymerizing Resin: An In vitro Study

Journal of Nature and Science of Medicine
Background and Objectives: In this study the temperature changes at the implant bone interface were studied. This was done to mimic splinting of the implant copings in real life situations. This was done with two different auto-polymerizing resins on two
Sethu Sramadathil, Cherian Kandathil Philip, Jeewan Krishnan Revisudhan, Lithiya Susan John, P Ambili Ravindran, Anjana Thomas   +5 more
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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

Denture-induced fibrous hyperplasia – Review of literature and own cases report [PDF]

, 2012
AIM: to demonstrate the contemporary approach and the interdisciplinary management of denture-induced fibrous hyperplasia. Various names have been given - epulis fissuratum, reactive fibrous hyperplasia, inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia; denture injury ...
Dimova, Cena, Papakoca, Kiro
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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

Analysis of risk factors for maxillary denture-related oral mucosal lesions : a cross-sectional study [PDF]

, 2019
To evaluate the frequency of maxillary dentures-related lesions and the possible associated risk factors. Ninety-seven participants were selected, and a complete anamnesis, physical examination and tests of occlusion vertical dimension (OVD), retention ...
Brantes, Michele F., Azevedo, Rebeca Souza, Gouvea, Adriele Ferreira, Póvoa, Helvécio C., Tucci, Renata, Takahama Júnior, A., Rozza-de-Menezes, Rafaela E.   +6 more
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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

Evaluation of shear bond strength of microwaveable acrylic resins in denture repair: A comparative study

, 2006
Objective. Acrylic denture base fracture is a common mode of failure. Heat-cured, auto-polymerized, visible light-cured, and microwaveable acrylic resins have been used as repair materials. The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of
Frangou, M., Mariatos, G., Papadopoulos, T., Polyzois, G.   +3 more
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Awareness and Usage of Water Irrigation Devices Among Implant Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dental implants are a preferred treatment option for partially or completely edentulous patients. However, they come with challenges, such as peri‐implant diseases requiring effective maintenance, including water irrigation devices (WID).
Amal Jamjoom
wiley   +1 more source

The Immediate Effects of a 3D Intraoral Scanner as an Adjunctive Oral Hygiene Educational Tool: A Randomised Controlled Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This single‐visit randomised controlled clinical trial (RCT) aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of a three‐dimensional (3D) intraoral scanner as an adjunctive oral hygiene education tool compared to standard personalised oral hygiene instruction (OHI) in healthy adults.
Hui Jia Sophia Choo, Jia Ming Joshua Xie, Xiao Tong Jacinta Lu, Wei Ming Clement Lai, Lum Peng Lim, Boon Keng Alvin Yeo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source