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G P, Ramalingam K, Ramani P. Unveiling the Unspoken: Exploring Oral Manifestations of Psychological Disorders. Cureus 2024; 16:e52967. [PMID: 38406056 PMCID: PMC10894318 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52967] [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] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Psychological variables also interact closely with several tissues and systems leading to several diseases. The oral cavity is also linked to potential physical manifestations of psychological origin. Oral symptoms such as facial pain, oral dysaesthesia, extreme palatal erosion, or self-inflicted harm are perhaps the first or sole signs of mental health issues. It is crucial to remember that oral symptoms are frequently complex. Different people may respond differently to psychological variables and varied oral health. It is essential for dentists and medical professionals to recognize and resolve these vital problems. In this review, we have summarized the changes to oral mucosa and hard tissues and other pain disorders associated with psychological factors. Oral manifestations of a few known psychological disorders are also enumerated. This review emphasizes the role of the dentist in identifying the underlying psychological factors with oral changes. In conclusion, continuous dental care should be insisted on for patients with known mental illness to improve their quality of life. Oral health should be taken into account as part of the heightened emphasis on the overall physical well-being of those suffering from severe mental illnesses.
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- Priyadharshini G
- Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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Kulkarni MS, Miller BC, Mahani M, Mhaskar R, Tsalatsanis A, Jain S, Yadav H. Poor Oral Health Linked with Higher Risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1555. [PMID: 38002515 PMCID: PMC10669972 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13111555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disease characterized by cognitive and behavioral changes in older adults. Emerging evidence suggests poor oral health is associated with AD, but there is a lack of large-scale clinical studies demonstrating this link. Herein, we used the TriNetX database to generate clinical cohorts and assess the risk of AD and survival among >30 million de-identified subjects with normal oral health (n = 31,418,814) and poor oral health (n = 1,232,751). There was a greater than two-fold increase in AD risk in the poor oral health cohort compared to the normal oral health group (risk ratio (RR): 2.363, (95% confidence interval: 2.326, 2.401)). To reduce potential bias, we performed retrospective propensity score matching for age, gender, and multiple laboratory measures. After matching, the cohorts had no significant differences in survival probability. Furthermore, when comparing multiple oral conditions, diseases related to tooth loss were the most significant risk factor for AD (RR: 3.186, (95% CI: 3.007, 3.376)). Our results suggest that oral health may be important in AD risk, regardless of age, gender, or laboratory measures. However, more large-scale cohort studies are necessary to validate these findings and further evaluate links between oral health and AD.
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- Mihir S. Kulkarni
- USF Center for Microbiome Research, Microbiomes Institute, Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- USF Center for Microbiome Research, Microbiomes Institute, Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
- USF Center for Microbiome Research, Microbiomes Institute, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- USF Center for Microbiome Research, Microbiomes Institute, Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Research Methodology and Biostatistics Core, Department of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- USF Center for Microbiome Research, Microbiomes Institute, Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- USF Center for Microbiome Research, Microbiomes Institute, Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Weber C, Dilthey A, Finzer P. The role of microbiome-host interactions in the development of Alzheimer´s disease. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1151021. [PMID: 37333848 PMCID: PMC10272569 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1151021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Alzheimer`s disease (AD) is the most prevalent cause of dementia. It is often assumed that AD is caused by an aggregation of extracellular beta-amyloid and intracellular tau-protein, supported by a recent study showing reduced brain amyloid levels and reduced cognitive decline under treatment with a beta-amyloid-binding antibody. Confirmation of the importance of amyloid as a therapeutic target notwithstanding, the underlying causes of beta-amyloid aggregation in the human brain, however, remain to be elucidated. Multiple lines of evidence point towards an important role of infectious agents and/or inflammatory conditions in the etiology of AD. Various microorganisms have been detected in the cerebrospinal fluid and brains of AD-patients and have thus been hypothesized to be linked to the development of AD, including Porphyromonas gingivalis (PG) and Spirochaetes. Intriguingly, these microorganisms are also found in the oral cavity under normal physiological conditions, which is often affected by multiple pathologies like caries or tooth loss in AD patients. Oral cavity pathologies are mostly accompanied by a compositional shift in the community of oral microbiota, mainly affecting commensal microorganisms and referred to as 'dysbiosis'. Oral dysbiosis seems to be at least partly mediated by key pathogens such as PG, and it is associated with a pro-inflammatory state that promotes the destruction of connective tissue in the mouth, possibly enabling the translocation of pathogenic microbiota from the oral cavity to the nervous system. It has therefore been hypothesized that dysbiosis of the oral microbiome may contribute to the development of AD. In this review, we discuss the infectious hypothesis of AD in the light of the oral microbiome and microbiome-host interactions, which may contribute to or even cause the development of AD. We discuss technical challenges relating to the detection of microorganisms in relevant body fluids and approaches for avoiding false-positives, and introduce the antibacterial protein lactoferrin as a potential link between the dysbiotic microbiome and the host inflammatory reaction.
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Neelamana SK, Janakiram C, Vijayakumar P, Varma B, Gopakumar D. Profile of 10,935 elderly patients attending the geriatrics department of a medical college: A retrospective study from South India. J Family Med Prim Care 2023; 12:531-535. [PMID: 37122649 PMCID: PMC10131949 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1891_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Introduction Globally, the elderly population is growing at a rate of 2.6% per year. Understanding the health profile and healthcare needs of the elderly is important. The elderly is the most vulnerable and high-risk groups in terms of health status. Their healthcare-seeking behaviour is crucial in any society. There is a need to generate awareness among the public, politicians, and policymakers regarding multiple issues related to the ageing population in the country. Objective To know the health profile and health-related problems of geriatric patients visiting the department of geriatrics at a medical college. Methodology A five-year retrospective analysis of medical records of patients visiting the department of geriatrics from 4 September 2016 to 4 September 2021 was done using Microsoft Excel software and IBM SPSS Statistics. All records in that duration were reviewed and included. Results Descriptive statistics of medical and dental problems of geriatric patients were recorded. The association of medical and dental problems with gender was assessed. Conclusion A majority of geriatricians are unaware of oral health problems. Medical-dental collaboration is inadequate and should be improved in geriatrics.
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- Sandhya K. Neelamana
- Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Viswavidyapeetham, Edapilly, Kochi, Kerala, India
- Address for correspondence: Dr. Sandhya K. Neelamana, Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Viswavidyapeetham, Edapilly, Kochi, Kerala, India. E-mail:
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- Deparment of Public Health Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Viswavidyapeetham, Edapally, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Geriatrics, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Edapilly, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Viswavidyapeetham, Edapally, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Viswavidyapeetham, Edapilly, Kochi Kerala, India
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Hamza SA, Asif S, Bokhari SAH. Oral health of individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease: A review. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2021; 25:96-101. [PMID: 33888939 PMCID: PMC8041071 DOI: 10.4103/jisp.jisp_287_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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This paper explores the epidemiological evidence about oral health of individuals with neurodegenerative conditions of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia. PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched to identify the relevant research papers published during January 2012 to June 2020. All cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort studies reporting oral and dental morbid conditions for status and association with AD and dementia were explored. The explored literature from 22 studies shows that oral health parameters of oral health and levels of oral inflammatory markers were deranged and exaggerated in patients suffering from AD and dementia. Many studies have observed poor oral hygiene as result of lack or irregularity in toothbrushing. Regarding decayed, missing, and filled teeth status in AD/dementia populations, no significant difference is reported. Periodontal diseases have been noted at raised levels in AD and dementia patients and shown progression with aggravation in neurological disorders. Both edentulousness and low chewing efficacies are associated with low cognition. Stomatitis and coated tongue and other oral pathologies are significantly higher in AD patients. AD patients have demonstrated higher bacterial load and inflammation levels than controls, and consequently, inflammatory biomarker levels are also raised. AD patients have reduced salivary secretions and with low buffering capacity. Evidence from the current literature update postulates that individuals suffering from AD and dementia have special oral health-care needs. Appropriate oral health management may thus significantly improve their oral health-related and general quality of life.
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- Syed Ameer Hamza
- Department of Oral Medicine, University Medical and Dental College, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, Sharif Medical and Dental College Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Committee for Postgraduate Studies and Research College of Dentistry, King Faisal University Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Yang M, Li Q, Deng C, Yao G, Bai X, Tan X, Zhang X. Prevalence and Clinical Correlation of Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth in Elderly Inpatients With Schizophrenia. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:728971. [PMID: 34594252 PMCID: PMC8476810 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.728971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction: Schizophrenia is a mental disease with a profound impact on human health. Patients with schizophrenia have poor oral hygiene, increasing their risk of systemic diseases, such as respiratory infections, and declining their quality of life. Therefore, this study aims to assess the oral health status of inpatients with schizophrenia, analyze its related factors, and thus provide scientific evidence for further exploration of corresponding control strategies. Methods: A total of 425 inpatients older than 50 years with a diagnosis of schizophrenia from two psychiatric hospitals (mean age 58.49 ± 5.72 years) were enrolled. The demographic data of the patients were checked on admission. Two independent dentists examined caries, missing teeth, and fillings. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Global Deterioration Scale were performed as cognitive tests. Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale and Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status rating scale were used to determine their mental status. Results: The average decayed, missing, and filled teeth index was 12.99 ± 8.86. Linear regression analysis showed that the decayed, missing, and filled teeth index had a significantly positive relationship with age (p < 0.001) and smoking (p < 0.001) and a negative relationship with MMSE (p = 0.029). The missing teeth index had a positive relationship with age (p < 0.001), smoking (p < 0.001), and Global Deterioration Scale (p = 0.014) and a negative relationship with MMSE (p = 0.004). Conclusion: The oral health of elderly patients with schizophrenia is poor, which may be related to the cognitive level of patients and affect their quality of life. The focus should be provided to the oral care of patients with schizophrenia, and investment in their specialized oral treatment should be increased.
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- Mi Yang
- The Fourth People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, China.,MOE Key Laboratory for Neuroinformation, The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,MOE Key Laboratory for Neuroinformation, High-Field Magnetic Resonance Brain Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The Fourth People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Neuroinformation, High-Field Magnetic Resonance Brain Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The Fourth People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, China
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- The Fourth People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, China
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- The Fourth People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Kamalabadi YM, Sedigh SS, Abbaslou M. The relationship between DMFT index and cognitive impairment: A descriptive cross-sectional study. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:4317-4322. [PMID: 33110852 PMCID: PMC7586545 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_90_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background and Aims Cognitive disorders are characterized by major impairments in functions such as memory, judgment, language and attention. One of the tests used to assess these disorders is called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test, which is one of the most recent tests known in this field. DMFT index is the most important dental index for evaluation of decayed, missing and filled teeth. Since alteration or damage to the sensory function of teeth can cause changes in chewing function and different levels of cognitive disorders. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship of DMFT index with cognitive disorders in people aged 25-55 in Rafsanjan in 2019. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on 350 patients chosen by simple random sampling within age range of 25-55 years, referred to Rafsanjan Dental School in 2019. Patients' demographic information was recorded and each was given a consent form and also Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test. Dental examination regarding decayed, missing and filled teeth was then carried out by a dentist and The DMFT index was recorded. Data were then analyzed by SPSS version 21; P value less than 0.05 was considered as significant level. Results Data showed that the MOCA index had a negative significant relationship with DMFT (P = 0.001) and age (P = 0.001) and had a significant positive relationship with education (P = 0.001), but it had no significant relationship with gender (P = 0.853), time of last dental appointment (P = 0.231) and place of residence (P = 0.428). The effect of age (P = 0.67) and gender (P = 0.525) on the relationship of DMFT and MOCA was not significant. But the effect of education (P = 0.001), place of residence (P = 0.0003) and time of last dental appointment (P = 0.002) on it was significant. Conclusion The results of this study showed that the relationship between DMFT index and cognitive disorders was significant and the higher the score of this index, the more severe cognitive disorders.
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Meyers IA. Herodontics - is there a place for maintaining the apparently hopeless tooth? Aust Dent J 2019; 64 Suppl 1:S71-S79. [PMID: 31144327 DOI: 10.1111/adj.12698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The population is ageing and people are keeping their own teeth for much longer due in part to the efforts of the dental profession in restoring teeth and reducing the number of teeth being extracted. Along with this there is now an increasing expectation by patients that they will retain their own teeth as they age and that dental practitioners will have the knowledge and skills to help them retain their own teeth. Contemporary restorative materials and techniques have increased the range of options available to assist with maintaining the dentition, and many of these procedures enable minimally invasive and cost effective management of the teeth as an alternative to complex and expensive procedures. This paper discusses the restoration of compromised and failing teeth in the ageing patient, and looks at the various issues facing the ageing dentate patient and the dilemma of when to restore or when to extract. Ultimately it is hoped that maintaining healthy teeth for life may not only improve oral function and quality of life, but may in fact reduce the impact of the physical and psychological aspects of ageing.
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- I A Meyers
- The University of Queensland School of Dentistry, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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