Oral health status and care of institutionalized elderly individuals in Lebanon

Choufani, Antoine; Folliguet, Marysette; El-Osta, Nada; Rammal, Sahar; Doumit, Mounir

doi:10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_208_20

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“…if cleaning of dentures is performed daily, it may decrease the risk of pneumonia. (28) The results of a cohort study in Korea showed that improving oral health may diminish the risk of pneumonia in these people . (29) Dependent persons have a poor oral health, which has a negative impact on their masticatory function and OHRQoL.…”

Section: Oral Health Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(11) Xerostomia is a common oral problem in older people, which has been attributed to chronic diseases and the use of medications. (28) Smoking is another factor causing oral health problems. Smoker elderly are more susceptible to dental caries compared with non-tobacco users.…”

Section: Oral Health Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Smoker elderly are more susceptible to dental caries compared with non-tobacco users. (28) Aging is associated with a change in chewing ability, (18) decreased tongue pressure, and impaired motor function of the lips. (31) A prospective cohort study reported that poor oral health and deglutition dysfunction are independent mortality risk factors of the elderly in intermediate care.…”

Section: Oral Health Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(12) The sanitary system in the nursing homes is insufficient, or the oral health care team does not have adequate knowledge about oral hygiene maintenance. (28) Monthly professional oral care, associated with individual oral health care instructions, may reduce root caries and improve oral hygiene among the nursing home residents. This may also lead to a more positive attitude towards oral hygiene, in comparison with common daily oral care.…”

Section: Access To Dental Carementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Because of the low rate of daily brushing, a preventive plan to alleviate the oral diseases in older people is necessary. (28) Gingival health and oral hygiene may be worsened with the decrease in cognition and dental-related functions. Dental plaque scores are higher in more dependent patients.…”

Section: Access To Dental Carementioning

confidence: 99%

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A review about oral health and dental care among the aged population

Vahedi

Alaee

2021

J Res Dent Maxillofac Sci

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Background and Aim:The population of the elderly is growing, and oral health of this specific population is suboptimal because the prevalence of caries, xerostomia, edentulism, and oral cancer has increased among them. Impaired oral health may cause many problems and negatively affect the quality of life (QoL). Due to the increased need for preventive and restorative dental procedures with aging, effective strategies must be implemented in this respect. Thus, it is necessary to assess the oral health status and dental care needs of the geriatric population. Materials and Methods: A literature search was conducted for studies published between 2015 and 2020 in the PubMed, Nature, Wiley, Science Direct and Google Scholar. Of 72 articles identified, 26 articles that were case reports and case series or had irrelevant titles or keywords were excluded, and 46 articles remained for data extraction. Results:The most common oral problems in the elderly included xerostomia, oral pain, impaired deglutition, and mastication problems. Also, they suffered from edentulism, orofacial pains, pneumonia, and cognitive problems. Thus, they may need special dental care. Conclusion: Provision of dental care must be promoted to ensure that older people have appropriate access to oral health services. Many items affect the oral healthrelated quality of life (OHRQoL) of the elderly. Thus, dentists, dental hygienists, caregivers, and geriatricians must focus on improving the elderly's oral health status. Oral health promotion programs in the elderly can decrease their oral problems and improve their OHRQoL.

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Section: Oral Health Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Oral Health Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Oral Health Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Access To Dental Carementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Access To Dental Carementioning

confidence: 99%

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A review about oral health and dental care among the aged population

Vahedi

Alaee

2021

J Res Dent Maxillofac Sci

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Impact of aging on the digestive system related to protein digestion in vivo

Hinssen,

Mensink,

Huppertz

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Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

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Oral health assessment in institutionalized elderly: a scoping review

Bakker,

de Smit,

Valentijn

et al. 2024

BMC Oral Health

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When elderly become frail and in need for complex care, they can no longer live independently at home and may be admitted to nursing homes. Various studies have shown that oral health in this population is remarkably poor, which may lead to distressing situations and impacts quality of life. A variety of definitions or descriptions for oral health is used. Without a uniform parameter, it is impossible to determine whether oral health in institutionalized elderly is actually improving or deteriorating over time, as well as the effect of (preventive) interventions. In search for an adequate and clinically applicable parameter to determine oral health in this specific patient group, this scoping review aims to give an overview of the currently used parameters for determining oral health in institutionalized elderly. Ninety different parameters were identified, and 50 parameters were solely used by one study. Only 4 parameters were frequently used (in > 20 studies). The relevance of these parameters for this specific patient group is discussed. To aid the planning and commissioning of future research and patient care, there is an urgent need for an adequate and uniform parameter for oral health determination in institutionalized elderly.

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Oral health status and care of institutionalized elderly individuals in Lebanon

Cited by 4 publications

References 2 publications

A review about oral health and dental care among the aged population

A review about oral health and dental care among the aged population

Impact of aging on the digestive system related to protein digestion in vivo

Oral health assessment in institutionalized elderly: a scoping review

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