ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01109.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01110.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

This study examined the incidence of complications related to simple forceps extractions in male and female adults. A total of 413 patients (156 young adults, 150 middle‐aged, and 107 older adults) presenting for extraction in the practices of 20 privately practicing oral surgeons was followed prospectively for a 30‐day period. A total of 74 patients had complications. No age differences were found in the incidence of operative or postoperative complications. Reasons for extraction, number of teeth extracted, or the time required for extraction did not vary among the age groups. Oral surgeons were more likely to prescribe postoperative analgesic medications to patients already on medications. Tendency to prescribe analgesic medications was unrelated to patient age. Results indicate that among community‐dwelling adults, age is not a risk factor for complications resulting from simple extrac

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01111.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Oral side‐effects and their respective prevalence rates for the 200 most frequently prescribed drugs for 1992, as measured by IMS America's National Prescription Audit is reviewed. Accounting for duplication due to brand and generic name listings, the actual number of different medications covered was 131. The results of this review are presented in a table and include the oral side‐effects and prevalences as reported in the literature. The three most frequent side‐effects encountered with these medications were xerostomia (80.5%), dysgeusia (47.5%), and stomatitis (33.9%). The included table should fill the need for a ready reference for dentists in monitoring and counseling patients regarding the potential oral side‐effects of the medi

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01112.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

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Glucocorticosteroids (GCS) are used in the treatment of chronic autoimmune diseases and many long‐term illnesses. While these drugs may be considered essential for the patient's health, adverse reactions do occur. The incidence of adverse reactions depends upon the dose level and the duration of treatment. Three case reports of patients on long‐term GCS therapy are presented. Pulpal obliteration was assessed by radiographic records. In all instances, pulpal obliteration to some degree is described; however, the rate and extent of pulpal obliteration in the mature dentition seem greater than those occurring in the immature dentition. In the cases reported, the greatest dentin deposition appeared to occur on the roof of the pulp chamber, indicating that the pattern of dentin deposition by pulp tissue in GCS‐treated individuals is different from that of the normal aging pr

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01113.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

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This reports the results of a retrospective clinical study evaluating the role of dentures on weight maintenance in an institutionalized demented population. Records of 57 demented long‐term (greater than 3 months) residents of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC, Nursing Home Care Unit were evaluated to determine body weight, mental acuity, independence in daily living, and dental condition. Fourteen (24%) of the patients possessed dentures, 19 (33%) were edentulous and functioned without dentures, while 24 patients (42%) were dentate. Overall mean weight change was ‐2.03 lbs ± 0.81 lbs in 3 months. There was no significant difference in weight loss based on dental condition. There was, however, an apparent correlation of weight loss and mental acuity. Thus, it was concluded that dentures did not influence weight maintenance among institutionalized demented pati

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01114.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

This case report describes the dentofacial morphology and treatment of a 9‐year‐old female who presented with four maxillary incisors, and a combination of rare oral and cervical vertebral anomalies. The patient had a Class II division I malocclusion which was complicated by the presence of supernumerary permanent teeth: two supplemental maxillary central incisors, and a supplemental mandibular central incisor. She also had abnormalities of the cervical vertebrae, which were symptom‐free. In addition, a number of surgical procedures had been performed in early childhood to treat a benign oral teratoma, cleft tongue, and an isolated cleft of the secondary palate. The dental treatment involved the extraction of the two most centrally placed maxillary central incisors, and the alignment of the maxillary arch with fixed orthodontic appli

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01115.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The purpose of this paper is to review the mechanism of the action, safety, and side‐effects of chlorhexidine, and to provide guidelines for its use in special populations. Chlorhexidine has been used orally since 1959, primarily for the control of dental plaque. Chlorhexidine is a safe material, with low toxicity potential when used correctly. The most conspicuous side‐effects are the development of yellow‐brown stains on the teeth, tongue, and at the margins of anterior restorations, and an alteration in taste sensation. The use of chlorhexidine is indicated in developmentally disabled, medically compromised patients, and in dependent elderly populations, since these groups are often physically unable to remove plaque by mechanical means. Clinicians should not prescribe chlorhexidine indiscriminately for all patients, however, until analyzing its efficacy, safety, and side‐

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01116.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The aging of the United States population and the contribution of tooth loss to oral health make it important to describe tooth loss among the elderly in this country. Data from the National Survey of Oral Health in US Employed Adults and Seniors: 1985–1986, conducted by the National Institute of Dental Research, were analyzed to examine the prevalence and demographic correlates of tooth loss among the elderly.Results show that there were important differences in tooth loss among subgroups of the elderly sample (overall n = 5,649 persons aged 65+ years attending senior centers). The oldest seniors and those with the least education or income were the most likely to be edentulous. The oldest dentulous seniors, blacks, those with the least education or income, and those who lived in New England or the Northeast had the fewest number of teeth present.These findings suggest that efforts to reduce tooth loss among the elderly should target those with the least education and incom

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01117.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01118.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY