Gerodontology
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Comparative Study
Study of temporomandibular joint disorder in older patients by magnetic resonance imaging.
To compare characteristics in older patients in a sample of the general population of those with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD). ⋯ In this study, it was found that 22% were older patients with TMJD. A higher level of anxiety was shown in both patients' groups, regardless of shorter pain experience in the older patients.
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To examine trends over time in the National Health Service (NHS) dental service provision for older people in England and consider the implications for future care. ⋯ The volume of primary dental care provided for older people has been increasing at a rate which exceeds population growth, but remains low. Planners and commissioners should urgently review the provision of dental care of older people to ensure that their oral health needs are being met particularly in relation to dentures and domiciliary care.
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The purpose of this study was to translate the original English version of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) into an Arabic version, and to test the validity and reliability of the translated instrument (GOHAI-Ar) for use among the elderly in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ The findings suggest an excellent reliability and validity of GOHAI-Ar. Further research is needed to assess the value of this instrument in oral health-related quality of life studies in Arabic elderly population.
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To study the prevalence of symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in two cohorts of 70-year-old subjects examined 8 years apart and analyse the relationship between such symptoms and dental status, general health and various background factors. ⋯ Besides TMJ sounds (14%), other TMD symptoms were rarely reported by the 70-year-old subjects. The TMD index was significantly associated with bruxism and several general health and psychosomatic complaints but with dental status only in women.