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Tian T, Yang Z, Li S, Fan W, Wu L, Li J, Huang S. Cross-sectional survey and analysis of factors influencing the prevalence of dental caries among older individuals aged 65-74 in Guangdong Province in 2021. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:948. [PMID: 39152368 PMCID: PMC11328425 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04624-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of oral diseases is subject to change over time. In 2021, Guangdong Province conducted its fourth survey assessing the oral health status of individuals aged 65-74. MATERIALS AND METHODS Evaluation criteria and potential influencing factors were identified. A sample of residents aged 65-74 from 13 designated monitoring sites in Guangdong Province was randomly selected for the study. Spearman correlation analysis was employed to investigate the clinical correlation between influencing factors and evaluation criteria. Negative binomial and zero-inflated negative binomial regression models were utilized to examine the factors influencing caries prevalence. In contrast, logistic regression was employed to identify the risk factors for caries occurrence. A p-value of ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS The prevalence of caries rate of crowns, roots, and teeth were 76.36%, 52.25%, and 79.2%, respectively. Individuals with periodontal pockets exhibited a significantly higher risk of root caries. The presence of dental calculus significantly exacerbated the occurrence of crown, root, and dental caries, and increased the risk of crown and dental caries. Consuming sweet foods once or more a week notably increased the average root decayed score (D of roots), the prevalence rate of root caries, and the D score of the Decayed, Missing, and Filled teeth [DMFT] index in individuals already afflicted with this condition. Similarly, the consumption of sweetened drinks significantly elevated the risk of crown and root caries, exacerbating overall caries progression. Frequencies of manual toothbrush and toothpick cleaning showed a negative correlation with average tooth missing score (MT). In contrast, the frequency of manual/electric toothbrush and toothpick cleaning was negatively correlated with the DMFT index. Engaging in dental diagnosis and treatment behaviors significantly increased the number of filled crowns (F), MT, and DMFT scores while reducing the prevalence of dental caries. CONCLUSIONS In Guangdong Province, caries prevalence among older individuals aged 65-74 remains substantial. Relevant professionals and institutions must provide comprehensive guidance and assistance to the older population, emphasizing the importance of reducing the consumption of sweets and sweetened beverages, adopting correct tooth brushing techniques and frequency (at least twice daily), timely treatment of periodontal diseases, conducting regular epidemiological caries surveys, and addressing economic barriers to accessing caries diagnosis and treatment services.
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- Tao Tian
- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Haizhu District, No. 366 Jiangnan South Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong Province, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Haizhu District, No. 366 Jiangnan South Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong Province, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Haizhu District, No. 366 Jiangnan South Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong Province, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Haizhu District, No. 366 Jiangnan South Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong Province, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Haizhu District, No. 366 Jiangnan South Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Haizhu District, No. 366 Jiangnan South Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Haizhu District, No. 366 Jiangnan South Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong Province, China.
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Batista-Cárdenas D, Araya-Castillo A, Arias-Campos MP, Solís-Rivera AP, Jiménez-Matarrita J, Piedra-Hernández L, Madriz-Montero L, Ramírez K. Association of the severity and progression rate of periodontitis with systemic medication intake. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2024; 5:1447019. [PMID: 39157205 PMCID: PMC11328918 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2024.1447019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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Background/purpose Information on the systemic medication profiles of patients with periodontitis is limited. Therefore, this retrospective cross-sectional study aimed to analyze the relationship between the severity and rate of progression of periodontitis and systemic medication intake using a database of patients who attended the Clinic of Periodontics of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Costa Rica. Methods Electronic health records of patients diagnosed with periodontitis based on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions (2017) were evaluated. Individuals were further categorized based on the severity (stage) and rate of progression (grade). Data extracted from the patient records included age, sex, and self-reported medication intake. Results In total, 930 records were included. Most of the studied population was middle-aged (36-64 years old); 43.01% were male, and 56.99% were female. Four hundred and fifty-seven patients (49.14%) reported taking at least one systemic medication for a chronic condition. Regarding the periodontal treatment phase, 62.37% underwent steps 1-3, and 37.63% underwent step 4. The most common systemic medications taken were for cardiovascular diseases (42.28%), followed by medications for diabetes (14.46%) and neurologic disorders (14.46%). Most patients (59.35%) were diagnosed with Stage III periodontitis. Grade B (48.28%) was the most prevalent. Calcium channel blockers demonstrated a disease severity-dependent association with the periodontal stage (p = 0.021). In addition, systemic medications for diabetes mellitus were associated with periodontal disease severity and rate of progression (all Ps < 0.05). Conclusions This study provides indirect evidence of the association between systemic diseases and periodontitis. The positive association between medications used to treat diabetes and the severity and rate of progression of periodontitis may be due to the underlying disease rather than the medications per se.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
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Niu X, Rong X, Sun H. Potential interaction of sugar intake and tobacco exposure on dental caries in adults-A cross-sectional study from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. J Dent Sci 2024; 19:1792-1800. [PMID: 39035310 PMCID: PMC11259629 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2023.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Background/purpose We suspected that there might be an interaction between sugar intake and tobacco exposure on the risk of dental caries. The study aimed to investigate the associations of sugar intake or tobacco exposure with the risk of dental caries. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study obtained data of 18804 participants from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2011 and 2018. Weighted univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were applied to explore the associations of total sugar intake or tobacco exposure with the risk of dental caries. The relative excess risk of interaction (RERI), attributable proportion of interaction (API), and synergy index (SI) evaluated the interaction between total sugar intake and tobacco exposure on the risk of dental caries. The effect size of odds ratio (OR), and 95% confidence interval (CI) was inputted. Results The OR of dental caries in adults with cotinine >10 ng/mL was 1.59 (95%CI: 1.38-1.82). The increased risk of dental caries was found in people with total sugar >19.5%E compared to those with total sugar ≤19.5%E (OR = 1.55, 95%CI: 1.34-1.78). Compared to people with cotinine ≤10 ng/mL and total sugar ≤19.5%E, adults with cotinine >10 ng/mL and total sugar >19.5%E were correlated with elevated risk of dental caries (OR = 2.76, 95%CI: 2.29-3.33). The interaction indicators RERI was 0.980 (95%CI: 0.413-1.547), API was 0.355 (95%CI: 0.192-0.517), and SI was 2.250 (95%CI: 1.344-3.767). Conclusion There might be interaction between sugar intake and tobacco exposure on the occurrence of dental caries in adults.
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- Xuewei Niu
- Department of Endodontics and Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Nantong Stomatological Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Nantong University, Medical School, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Nantong Stomatological Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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Peruga M, Lis J. Correlation of sex hormone levels with orthodontic tooth movement in the maxilla: a prospective cohort study. Eur J Orthod 2024; 46:cjae025. [PMID: 38764143 DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjae025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sex hormones secreted during the menstrual cycle and the application of orthodontic forces to teeth can affect the metabolism of periodontal ligaments. This study aimed to determine whether there are any differences in orthodontic tooth displacement during the menstrual cycle and when using hormonal contraceptives and whether the amount of female sex hormones influences the efficiency of tooth displacement. METHODS A total of 120 women aged between 20 and 30 years with Angle Class II requiring transpalatal arch (TPA) to derotate teeth 16 and 26 were included in this study. The participants were divided into two groups: group A, which included women with regular menstruation, and control group B, which included women taking monophasic combined oral contraceptives. Group A was divided into subgroups according to the moment of TPA activation: menstruation (A1), ovulation phase (A2), and luteal phase (A3) (examination I). On intraoral scans, measurement points were marked on the proximal mesial cusps of teeth 16 and 26, and the intermolar distance (M1) was determined. The change in the position of the measurement points 6 weeks after activation (examination II) made it possible to determine the derotating extent of teeth 16 (O16) and 26 (O26) and the widening of the intermolar distance (M2-M1). In examinations I and II, tooth mobility in the alveoli was assessed using Periotest based on the periotest values (PTV) PTV1 and PTV2, respectively. RESULTS A significant difference in all parameters was observed among groups A1, A2, and A3 (P < 0.001). Group A3 showed the highest values of parameters O16, O26, and M2-M1, and group A2 showed the lowest values, which did not differ from the control group (P = 0.64). PTV2 and PTV1 were the highest in group A3 and the lowest in groups A1 and B. Intergroup differences were statistically significant (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS With the quantification of changes in tooth mobility in the alveoli during the menstrual cycle in women undergoing orthodontic treatment, it was possible to determine that female sex hormones affect the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment, and the optimal moment for TPA activation is the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
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- Małgorzata Peruga
- Orthodontics Clinic, Dental Center of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Łódź, Północna 42, 91-425 Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopaedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wrocław, Poland
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Romandini P, Marruganti C, Romandini WG, Sanz M, Grandini S, Romandini M. Are periodontitis and dental caries associated? A systematic review with meta-analyses. J Clin Periodontol 2024; 51:145-157. [PMID: 38084804 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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AIM The epidemiological relationship between periodontitis and caries remains controversial, and evidence synthesis is currently lacking. Therefore, this systematic review was designed to answer the following PECO question: 'In human adults (P), do subjects suffering from periodontitis (E) have higher presence/number of untreated carious lesions and caries experience (O) than subjects not suffering from periodontitis (C)?'. MATERIALS AND METHODS Observational studies that met specific inclusion criteria established to answer to the PECO question were included. Two review authors independently searched for eligible studies, screened the titles and abstracts, carried out the full text analysis, extracted the data and performed the risk of bias assessment. In case of disagreement, a third review author took the final decision during ad hoc consensus meetings. Data synthesis was carried out through random-effects meta-analyses. RESULTS A total of 18 studies on 21 cohorts, involving 135,018 participants, were included. Meta-analyses showed a significant association between periodontitis and the presence of at least one tooth with either untreated carious lesions (odds ratio [OR] = 1.63; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.32-2.01; p <.00; I2 = 83.0%) or caries experience (decayed and filled teeth ≥ 1) (OR = 1.27; 95% CI: 1.01-1.59; p = .038; I2 = 90.0%). Moreover, subjects with periodontitis exhibited a higher number of surfaces (difference in means [MD] = 0.86; 95% CI: 0.46-1.27; p <.001; I2 = 0.0%) and teeth (MD = 0.35; 95% CI: 0.28-0.42; p <.001; I2 = 69.6%) with untreated carious lesions, as well as a higher number of teeth with caries experience (standardized difference in means [SMD] = 1.46; 95% CI: 0.15-2.78; p = .029; I2 = 98.9%) compared with those without periodontitis. Sensitivity analyses focusing on severe periodontitis as exposure mostly showed consistent results. Estimates for caries experience were only slightly attenuated in adjusted models compared with crude models. Subgroup analyses by caries location also indicated that periodontitis was associated only with root caries, while it was not with caries affecting the anatomical crown. CONCLUSIONS Periodontitis was found to be associated with the presence and number of treated/untreated root carious lesions. Therefore, caries-specific preventive measures (e.g., fluorides) should be considered for individuals with periodontitis.
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- Pierluigi Romandini
- Unit of Periodontology, Endodontology and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
- Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Unit of Periodontology, Endodontology and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases) Research Group, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Unit of Periodontology, Endodontology and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Rashid ME, Alam MK, Akhter K, Abdelghani A, Babkair HA, Sghaireen MG. Assessing the Impact of Smoking Cessation Interventions on Periodontal Health and Gingival Inflammation in Smokers with Periodontitis. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2024; 16:S742-S744. [PMID: 38595419 PMCID: PMC11001143 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_987_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Background Smoking is a well-established risk factor for periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the oral cavity. While smoking cessation has been linked to improved overall health, its specific impact on periodontal health and gingival inflammation in individuals with periodontitis remains less explored. Materials and Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study involving 200 smokers diagnosed with periodontitis. Participants were divided into two groups: Group A received comprehensive smoking cessation interventions, including counseling and pharmacotherapy, while group B continued smoking without intervention. Periodontal health was assessed through clinical parameters, including probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL), at baseline and 6 months post intervention. Gingival inflammation was evaluated using the Gingival Index (GI). Results After 6 months, group A exhibited a significant reduction in mean PD (from 4.5 mm to 3.2 mm) and CAL (from 5.0 mm to 3.5 mm) compared to group B. Conversely, group B showed no significant change in these parameters. The GI score significantly decreased in group A (from 2.8 to 1.2) but remained unchanged in group B. Furthermore, group A demonstrated a higher rate of smoking cessation (72%) compared to group B (14%). Conclusion Smoking cessation interventions play a crucial role in improving periodontal health and reducing gingival inflammation in smokers with periodontitis. The observed reductions in PD, CAL, and gingival inflammation highlight the potential benefits of smoking cessation on oral health outcomes in this high-risk population.
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- Mohammed E. Rashid
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Dental Research Cell, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Pathology, Pioneer Dental College and Hospital, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Yatabe N, Hanioka T, Suzuki N, Shimazu A, Naito M. Oral-malodor measurement and intention to quit smoking in men: A before-after study. Tob Induc Dis 2023; 21:95. [PMID: 37476486 PMCID: PMC10354836 DOI: 10.18332/tid/168365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Few studies have examined the effect of feedback based on oral-malodor measurements on the motivation to quit smoking. Therefore, this study examined whether oral-malodor measurements were associated with the intention to quit smoking. METHODS This retrospective, uncontrolled before-after study invited smokers to a workplace health event in 2019 and 2020 to motivate them to quit smoking. They attended seminars on oral health and smoking cessation aids, and then underwent respiratory function and oral-malodor measurements using exhaled and oral cavity air, respectively. Intention to quit smoking was evaluated by answers to questions regarding the intention to quit in the next 1 or 6 months in questionnaires collected before and after the event. This study analyzed 241 men aged 20-54 years (mean: 33.2 ± 10.5) to examine factors associated with the intention to quit in multivariable logistic regression analyses for age, tobacco type (cigarettes and heated-tobacco products), and category of tobacco consumption. RESULTS Before the event, 8.7%, 17.0%, and 74.3% of smokers had intended to quit in the next month, the next six months, or had no intention to quit, respectively. After the event, the respective percentages were 17.8%, 26.6%, and 55.6%. A higher methyl mercaptan concentration, a volatile sulfide component of oral malodor, was significantly associated with the intention to quit in the next month (adjusted odds ratio, AOR=4.24; 95% CI: 1.52-11.8, p=0.006). The participants with higher daily tobacco consumption were less likely to acquire the intention to quit in the next six months (AOR=0.37; 95% CI: 0.15-0.92, p=0.032). Other variables, such as lung age deficit, exhaled CO concentration, and hydrogen sulfide concentration (another component of oral malodor), were not significantly associated. CONCLUSIONS Oral-malodor measurement feedback may help motivate men to quit smoking in the next 1 month rather than in the next six months.
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- Naoko Yatabe
- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Care Sciences, Takarazuka University of Medical and Health Care, Takarazuka, Japan
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
- Oral Medicine Research Center, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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Steinle EC, Pinesso JAM, Bellançon LB, de Paula Ramos S, Seixas GF. The association of oral health with length of stay and mortality in the intensive care unit. Clin Oral Investig 2023:10.1007/s00784-023-05008-z. [PMID: 37017755 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05008-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To analyze the relationship between the oral and systemic health status of adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with the length of stay and mortality. MATERIAL AND METHODS A daily oral examination and oral hygiene were performed in patients admitted to an adult ICU. Dental and oral lesions, systemic health status, the need for mechanical ventilation, length of stay, and mortality were registered. Multivariate linear and logistic regression analyses were performed to identify associations between length of stay and death of patients, respectively, with oral and systemic health status. RESULTS In total, 207 patients were included, 107 (51.7%) male. Ventilated patients presented an increased length of stay (p < 0.001), mortality (p < 0.0001), number of medications (p < 0.0001), edentulism (p = 0.001), mucous lesions and bleeding (p < 0.0001), oropharyngitis (p = 0.03), and drooling (p < 0.001) compared to non-ventilated patients. The number of days in the ICU was associated with mechanical ventilation (p = 0.04), nosocomial pneumonia (p = 0001), end-stage renal disease (p < 0.0007), death (p < 0.0001), mucous bleeding (p = 0.01), tongue coating (p = 0.001), and cheilitis (p = 0.01). Mortality was associated with length of stay in the ICU (p < 0.0001), number of medications (p < 0.0001), and the need for mechanical ventilation (p = 0.006). CONCLUSION ICU patients present poor oral health. Soft tissue biofilm and mucous ulcerations were associated with the length of stay in the ICU, but not with the mortality rate. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Mucous lesions are associated with an increased length of stay in the ICU, and critically ill patients should receive oral care to control oral foci of infection and mucous lesions.
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- Erika Caroline Steinle
- Research Group On Tissue Regeneration, Adaptation, and Repair, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Research Group On Tissue Regeneration, Adaptation, and Repair, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Research Group On Tissue Regeneration, Adaptation, and Repair, North Parana University, Rua Marselha, Londrina, 678, Brazil
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- Research Group On Tissue Regeneration, Adaptation, and Repair, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Research Group On Tissue Regeneration, Adaptation, and Repair, North Parana University, Rua Marselha, Londrina, 678, Brazil.
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