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Influence of ambient light on the accuracy of different face scanning methods: an in-vitro study

BMC Oral Health
Background Face scanners provide a viable method for capturing a patient’s face geometry. To optimize their accuracy, influencing factors, like the ambient light, need to be examined. Methods A human head model with eight pins attached to its surface was
Paul Ulrich Keil, Florian Beuer, Alexey Unkovskiy, Ece Atay, Marie-Elise Jennes   +4 more
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Coronal and Root Caries in Older Adults: Associated Factors, Quality of Life Impact, and Treatment—A Scoping Review

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dental caries remains one of the most common chronic diseases affecting older adults worldwide. As edentulism decreases and more natural teeth are retained into old age, the number of susceptible tooth surfaces increases. Age‐related factors such as polypharmacy, cognitive decline, and reduced oral hygiene skills, together with ...
Helena Dujic, Katrin Heck, Julia Schwärzler, Cristiane da Mata, Sayaka Tada, Falk Schwendicke   +5 more
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Targeting the PTN/PTPRZ1-ROS Pathway to Promote Bone Regeneration

Biomedicines
Background: Osteoporosis is a global health problem that significantly decreases patients’ quality of life and causes tremendous medical burdens. Therefore, exploring effective targeting strategies for osteoporosis treatment is crucial.
Kai Zhao, Yusi Guo, Ying He, Yujia Wu, Zhewen Hu, Xiaopei Chi, Xuliang Deng   +6 more
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Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oral Care for (Frail) Older Patients: Facilitators, Barriers, and Recommendations

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The Dutch organisation for the development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in oral care known as the Kennisinstituut Mondzorg (KIMO) developed three CPGs to support professionals in oral care for (frail) older patients: (1) treatment of root caries, (2) xerostomia and hyposalivation related to medication and polypharmacy ...
Johanna Margaretha Kroese, Jan Joseph Mathieu Bruers   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Health Status in Older Care Recipients and Family Caregiver Perceptions of Caregiving Burden

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To investigate oral health status, number of teeth, and denture use in older care recipients and their caregivers' perceptions of burden. Methods This was a cross‐sectional survey of home care patients aged ≥ 65 years and their families who use the home‐visit dental care service provided by the Sendai Dental Association. The short Japanese
Sayaka Kishi, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Takamasa Komiyama, Yasue Tanaka, Yohei Igari, Yoshihiko Ito, Yuki Ito, Ittetsu Uchigasaki, Masahiro Kuroda, Masahiro Sato, Daizo Seki, Akinari Daidoji, Ken‐ichiro Komaki, Kenji Narita, Akira Kosuga, Yoshinori Hattori   +15 more
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Clinical Validity of the Oral Frailty Five‐Item Checklist (OF‐5) for the Diagnosis of Oral Hypofunction

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to clinically validate the Oral Frailty Five‐item Checklist (OF‐5) by clarifying the relationship between its score and the diagnosis of oral dysfunction, as well as its association with seven sub‐items. Background Assessing oral frailty is important for preventing frailty in older adults. The recently developed OF‐5
Tomohiro Tabata, Yukiko Hatanaka, Masatsugu Teraoka, Mana Hirayama, Kai Koyanagi, Housei Suzuki, Junichi Furuya   +6 more
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Association of Social Support With Oral Health in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Social support is an important determinant of health in later life, yet no study has synthesised the relevant evidence. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to synthesise evidence on the association between social support (functional, structural, and perceived dimensions) and oral health among older adults aged 75 years ...
Sungkrit Pojmonpiti, Saif S. Syed, Murali Srinivasan, Georgios Tsakos, Frauke Müller, Barbara Janssens   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Care Cards as a Support in the Daily Life of Frail Older Adults: Experiences and Perceptions of Leaders in Municipal and Dental Care Settings

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the experiences and perceptions of oral care cards among strategic‐level leaders within municipal and dental care organisations. Background Oral health is integral to overall well‐being, especially in older adults, who frequently rely on caregiving services.
Sara Björns, Mersiha Velic, Jessica Persson Kylén   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of Dental Varnishes and Gels for the Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Older Adults—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction To evaluate the efficacy of dental varnishes/gels in the prevention/management of dental caries in older adults. Methods Cochrane, PubMed, Web of Science and EMBASE were searched through March 2024 for randomized controlled trials (RCT) including patients aged ≥ 60 years (or average age ≥ 60 years) utilizing varnish or gel ...
Theresa Cleary, Enas M. Rostom, Reyes Enciso, Roseann Mulligan   +3 more
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Clinical performance and occlusal wear of polymer-infiltrated ceramic network and zirconia-reinforced ceramic implant-supported single crowns fabricated via a digital workflow on two titanium implant systems: a 12-month prospective randomized trial

International Journal of Implant Dentistry
Purpose Polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) and zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS) ceramics are alternatives for implant-supported single crowns (ISCs).
Malte Bagratuni, Maria Bruhnke, Lauren Bohner, Insa Herklotz, Florian Beuer, Mats Wernfried Heinrich Böse, Stefano Pieralli   +6 more
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