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Oral lesions in elderly denture wearers.

D Moskona1, I Kaplan

  • 1Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.

Clinical Preventive Dentistry
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Poor denture quality and age significantly increase oral soft tissue lesions in geriatric patients. Regular dental visits and good oral hygiene are crucial for preventing these common denture-related issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Oral Health
  • Dental Prosthetics

Background:

  • Edentulism is prevalent in geriatric populations, increasing reliance on dentures.
  • Denture quality and age are potential risk factors for oral mucosal lesions.
  • Oral hygiene practices significantly impact the oral microbiome and mucosal health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of oral soft tissue lesions in edentulous geriatric patients.
  • To determine the association between denture quality, denture age, and oral lesion development.
  • To explore the role of oral hygiene in Candida colonization of dentures.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 298 geriatric institution patients.
  • Assessment of denture quality and age.
  • Clinical examination for oral soft tissue lesions (denture hyperplasia, flabby ridge, denture stomatitis, inflammatory papillary hyperplasia).
  • Oral hygiene assessment and Candida culturing from dentures.

Main Results:

  • 62.8% of patients were edentulous; 58.2% of patients with poor quality dentures had soft tissue lesions.
  • Denture quality correlated with denture hyperplasia and flabby ridge.
  • Denture age, not quality, correlated with denture stomatitis and inflammatory papillary hyperplasia.
  • Lesion frequency increased with patient and denture age.
  • Edentulous patients without dentures had the lowest lesion frequency (16.7%).
  • Poor oral hygiene increased Candida colonization on dentures.

Conclusions:

  • Denture quality and age are significant factors in the development of oral soft tissue lesions among geriatric patients.
  • Regular dental visits and maintaining good oral hygiene are essential for mitigating denture-related oral health issues.
  • Interventions targeting denture maintenance and oral hygiene are crucial for improving the oral health of edentulous geriatric individuals.

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