Gerodontology · 2010
Oral hygiene and periodontal disease in Victorian nursing homes.
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Hopcraft Matthew S, Morgan Michael V, Satur Julie G, Wright F A Clive, Darby Ivan B
Аннотация
OBJECTIVE: To investigate oral hygiene and periodontal disease in residents of Victoria nursing homes.
BACKGROUND: The Australian population is ageing with a growing proportion of elderly Australians living in nursing homes. With declining edentulism rates, periodontal disease is becoming more prevalent in this population.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 275 dentate residents from 31 Victorian nursing homes had a questionnaire and clinical examination using the Visual Plaque Index and a modified Community Periodontal Index.
RESULTS: Self-reported oral hygiene habits of residents were poor, with less than one-third of residents cleaning their teeth twice daily or more. Periodontal health was found to be extremely poor, and the prevalence of 4 mm+ periodontal pockets was 35.6%, with 10.2% having 6 mm+ pockets. Logistic regression found that age, gender, number of teeth present and oral hygiene were all strongly associated with the prevalence of 4 mm+ periodontal pockets.
CONCLUSION: Poor oral hygiene and the presence of significant plaque and calculus were common findings in this study. Periodontal diseases are a significant problem for residents in nursing homes. Addressing this health issue will require improved training for carers and better access to appropriate dental services.
BACKGROUND: The Australian population is ageing with a growing proportion of elderly Australians living in nursing homes. With declining edentulism rates, periodontal disease is becoming more prevalent in this population.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 275 dentate residents from 31 Victorian nursing homes had a questionnaire and clinical examination using the Visual Plaque Index and a modified Community Periodontal Index.
RESULTS: Self-reported oral hygiene habits of residents were poor, with less than one-third of residents cleaning their teeth twice daily or more. Periodontal health was found to be extremely poor, and the prevalence of 4 mm+ periodontal pockets was 35.6%, with 10.2% having 6 mm+ pockets. Logistic regression found that age, gender, number of teeth present and oral hygiene were all strongly associated with the prevalence of 4 mm+ periodontal pockets.
CONCLUSION: Poor oral hygiene and the presence of significant plaque and calculus were common findings in this study. Periodontal diseases are a significant problem for residents in nursing homes. Addressing this health issue will require improved training for carers and better access to appropriate dental services.
Предметные рубрики MeSH
Age FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overChronic DiseaseDementiaDental CalculusDental Plaque IndexDrug TherapyFemaleGingival RecessionGingivitisHomes for the AgedHumansMaleNursing HomesOral HygienePeriodontal DiseasesPeriodontal IndexPeriodontal PocketPeriodontitisSelf ReportSex FactorsTooth LossToothbrushingVictoria