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Self‐Reported Items That Predict the Risk of Oral Health Deterioration and the Need for Dental Referral in Older People: A Systematic Review

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Detecting deterioration in frail oral community‐dwelling older people's oral health may be delayed as a consequence of decreased visits to oral health care professionals. Older people are becoming increasingly dependent on medical care and visit other healthcare professionals, highlighting the importance of interprofessional ...
M. H. S. de Jong, C. D. van der Maarel‐Wierink, J. C. F. Ket, K. Jerković‐Ćosić, F. R. Rozema   +4 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  

Unconventional pontics in fixed partial dentures

Journal of Dental and Allied Sciences, 2016
Clinical success of fixed prosthodontics is dependent in part upon the type of pontic design. The selection of pontic design plays an important role in the outcome of the treatment. At present, there are many different pontic designs and materials present in the market.
Mansi Manish Oswal, Manish Sohan Oswal
openaire   +2 more sources

Policy Options to Complement the New Canadian Dental Program Enabling High Quality Care for People With Disabilities and Older Adults

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The newly announced Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) particularly aims to reduce financial barriers to dental care for individuals living below a family income threshold. The Canadian government has also launched an “Oral Health Access Fund” to support projects aiming to address financial barriers to dental care for older adults ...
Logan D. Davari, Martin Morris, Paul J. Allison   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status on the Oral Health of Older Adults Living in Care Homes: A Scoping Review

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To review the literature on the relationship between oral health, dietary intake, and nutritional status in older adults in care homes, identifying research gaps. Background Many older adults in care homes retain natural teeth but face oral health issues due to challenges in maintaining hygiene and limited dental care access.
Aziza Sallam, Noleen K. McCorry, Michelle Harvey, Anja Heilmann, Caroline Lappin, Clare McEvoy, Gary Mitchell, Sinead Watson, Ciaran O'Neill, George Tsakos, Jayne Woodside, Paul Brocklehurst, Kerry B. D. Campbell, Gerry McKenna   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Distal extension mandibular removable partial denture connected to an anterior fixed implant-supported prosthesis: A clinical report [PDF]

, 2000
Mario Pellecchia, R Pellecchia, Shahram Emtiaz   +2 more
openalex   +1 more source

Using Role Substitution to Improve Oral Health in Care Homes: A Process Evaluation

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The oral health of many older adults residing in care homes is poor and service provision is limited. Role substitution has been suggested as a potential model to improve service provision in this context and describes the reallocation of tasks from a dentist to other members of the dental team.
Annie Hendry, Sarah R. Baker, Gerry McKenna, Georgios Tsakos, Ivor Chestnutt, Craig Smith, Ciaran O'Neill, Alison Jenkins, Rachel Evans, Saif Sayeed Syed, Michelle Harvey, Anup Karki, Kirstie Moons, Fiona Sandom, Michael Donaldson, Caroline Lappin, Karen Shepherd, Lorraine Morgan, Paul R. Brocklehurst   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spring Fixed Partial Denture Designing

, 2017
Most of the prosthodontic treatment options is based on principles of rigidity. There is rarely any prosthesis that will be basically flexible in nature. Spring fixed partial denture is one such versatile prosthetic option that can be used with metal ceramic.
Lakshya Kumar1,, Khurshid Mattoo
openaire   +1 more source

Association of Tooth Loss With Stress and Depressive Symptoms in Korean Adults: An Analysis Using Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VI) (2013, 2015)

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the association between tooth loss and depressive symptoms in the Korean population using nationally representative data. Background Tooth loss negatively impacts oral function, aesthetics, and overall quality of life. It can lead to systemic issues, such as nutritional deficiencies, and is associated with mental health ...
Jae‐hun Koh, Eun‐Jae Choi, Jung‐Ah Lee, Seon‐Jip Kim, Hyun‐Jae Cho   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors associated with malnutrition among older people in Swedish short‐term care: Poor oral health, dysphagia and mortality

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives To investigate the relationship between malnutrition and potential contributing factors such as poor oral health, dysphagia and mortality among older people in short‐term care. Methods This cross‐sectional study is a part of the multidisciplinary multicentre project SOFIA (Swallowing function, Oral health and Food Intake in old Age),
Susanne Lindqvist, Lena Olai, Patricia Hägglund   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source