Background: Regarding to the WHO's World report on disability, more than 1 billion people are estimated to live with some form of disability. According to the 2011 census in Hungary their number can be around 500.000. These people are considered as a vulnerable group even from a dental point of view, since the loss of function makes regular oral hygienic routine and dentistry control more difficult.

Background Post-stroke inpatients are at risk of poor oral health for a number of reasons. The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status of post-stroke patients and also to explore the factors that may influence it. Methods This cross-sectional study was organised at National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation in Hungary. Altogether 410 post-stroke patients were enrolled in the survey. Personal medical history and functional assessment was obtained from the final medical reports of the patients. The clinical examination and data collection were conducted according to the World Health Organization (2013) criteria. Socio-demographic background and behaviours related to oral health were assessed using a questionnaire. The dental status was explained by the number of Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT). The association of socio-demographic factors, stroke and functional assessment with oral health status and behaviour was evaluated. Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, Welch test, Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis test, ANOVA model and correlation analysis were used to analyse our data. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results Mean age of stroke patients was 59.21(Standard Deviation [SD] 14.74) years. Mean DMFT score was 20.13 (8.08), including 3.28 (4.24) decayed teeth, 15.02 (10.29) missing teeth and 1.83 (2.94) filled teeth score. Factors that influenced the oral health status were gender, age, occupational status, level of education, type and risk factors for stroke. Significant correlation was found between the Functional Independence Measure and oral health-related behaviours with patients brushing their teeth once a month showing the lowest value. Conclusion According to the results, low socio-demographic and economic status, low level of education and the Functional Independence Measure score, unemployment, the combination of risk factors for stroke and residual dysfunctions are associated with poor oral health status. The data indicate that a series of changes are needed, for special attention and care in oral health for patients who have had a stroke. Based on the findings of this research, a new model of prevention and care can be developed, with an interdisciplinary collaboration, to promote the quality of life of these individuals.

Introduction: More than 1 billion people in the world live with some form of disability. According to the 2011 census in Hungary, their number can be around 500 000. These people are considered as a vulnerable group even from a dental point of view, since the loss of function makes regular oral hygienic routine and dentistry control more difficult. In 2015, The Department of Community Dentistry and The National Institute of Medical Rehabilitation started to operate together a dental office to examine the dental and oral hygiene condition of the inpatients and to make their oral rehabilitation. Aim:aAim: A total of 608 patients have gone through a full dental examination including a stomato-oncological screening. From this we gathered comprehensive information on the oral health of patients currently undergoing rehabilitation and living with disabilities. Method: This study was approved by the Medical Research Council. Clinical examinations were done on the basis of the recommendation by WHO. We analysed the DMF-T values, restorative index, periodontal status and lesions of the oral mucosa. From a survey of 20 questions we asked about oral hygiene practices, toothbrushing frequency, last visit to a dentist, eating habits, addictions and social background. Results: The patients had poor oral hygiene. The number of lost teeth is high, but the prosthetic care is not satisfying. The DMF-T value was 20.5, from this D-T = 2.6, M-T = 11.2, F-T = 6.7. The patients’ complaints about dental and oral mucosal lesions are minimal compared to their general dental condition. A majority of them did not experienced toothaches in the last 12 months. The last dental checkup in the case of most patients exceeds 12 months. Conclusions: The oral hygiene of patients living with some form of disability is poor since their daily oral hygiene routine and care in practice are not solved. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(52): 2202–2206.

A világon több mint 1 milliárd ember él valamilyen fogyatékkal. Ezeket az embereket speciális ellátást igénylő páciensekközé soroljuk, hiszen a funkcióveszteség következményeként nehezített a szájhigiéniás rutin és a rendszeres fogorvosikontroll. Az irodalomban található adatok alapján a speciális ellátást igénylő betegek szájhigiéniás állapota rossz, ennekoka, hogy fogászati terápiájuk, gondozásuk nem megoldott a mindennapi gyakorlatban.