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Association between periodontitis and disc structural failure in older adults with lumbar degenerative disorders: A prospective cohort study

open access: yesBMC Surgery, 2023
Background Bacterial microbiome as a putative trigger of inflammation might indicate the cascade of mouth-gut-disc axis for causing intervertebral disc (IVD) structural failures (such as IVD degeneration and endplate change) processed.
Xiaolong Chen   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Application of the upper lip catch test for airway evaluation in edentulous patients: An observational study

open access: yesSaudi Journal of Anaesthesia, 2014
Background: Application of upper lip catch test (ULCT) for airway evaluation in edentulous patients. Methods: This research is an evaluation of a clinical diagnostic test in edentulous patients prior to operation.
Zahid Hussain Khan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Oral health conditions of institutionalized older adults and associated factors

open access: yesABCS Health Sciences, 2022
Introduction: The growth of the Brazilian older adult population has influenced the increased demand for institutionalization for this public, which usually has poor oral health conditions such as edentulism.
Raul Anderson Domingues Alves da Silva   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Oral health-related quality of life in complete denture wearers depending on their socio-demographic background, prosthetic-related factors and clinical condition [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Objectives: To investigate the differences in impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among complete denture wearers depending on their socio-demographic characteristics, prosthetic-related factors and oral status.
Castillo de Oyagüe, Raquel   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Changes in bone mass before and after space closure in patients with congenitally missing mandibular incisors [PDF]

open access: yesKouqiang yixue
Objective To investigate the changes in bone mass in the edentulous and newly formed edentulous areas before and after switching orthodontic implantation sites in patients with congenital mandibular anterior teeth loss.
HAN Luqi, SHEN Huijie, LU Shanming, LI Guoqing, WANG Wei, TANG Huan
doaj   +1 more source

Lowering of the mouth floor and vestibuloplasty to support a mandibular overdenture retained by two implants: a case report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
In Oral Implantology most of the procedures are predictable and have high success rates. The use of osseointegrated implants as a therapeutic option for the rehabilitation of patients with severe mandibular atrophy has decreased the need for pre ...
Barbosa de Figueiredo, Rui Pedro   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Evaluation of the quality of life of mono or bimaxillary edentulous individuals seeking care in the public health system.

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Odontologia, 2017
Objective: the objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of partial or total edentulism on the quality of life of elderly patients. Material and Methods: the sample consisted of 120 individuals, divided into edentulous patients with bi ...
Tatiana Ganzer da Rosa   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Edentulousness among Patients Visiting a Dental Unit of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

open access: yesJournal of Nepal Medical Association, 2023
Introduction: Edentulousness (partial or complete) is a sequel of tooth loss and is an indicator of the oral health status of a population. Edentulousness has a series of deleterious consequences for oral and general health. The aim of this study was to
Lochana Acharya   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of quality of total prostheses on the prevalence of temporomandibular disorder

open access: yesRevista de Odontologia da UNESP, 2022
Introduction Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) involves the mastication and temporomandibular articulation muscles. Completely toothless patients with prostheses should be thoroughly assessed since edentulism causes damage that can lead to TMD onset ...
Renato de Aguiar RIBEIRO   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical and self‐reported measurements to be included in the core elements of the World Dental Federation's theoretical framework of oral health

open access: yesInternational Dental Journal, EarlyView., 2020
Introduction Oral health is part of general health, and oral diseases share risk factors with several non‐communicable diseases. The World Dental Federation (FDI) has published a theoretical framework illustrating the complex interactions between the core elements of oral health (CEOHs): driving determinants, moderating factors, and general health and ...
Hanna Ahonen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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