Condiciones de salud bucodental en personas adultas mayores con enfermedad de Alzheimer: Scoping Review

Introducción: El aumento de la longevidad de las personas ha generado en la última etapa de vida la aparición de enfermedades de tipo multifactorial y relacionadas con el estilo de vida, aumentando la prevalencia de patologías mentales y enfermedades orales. Objetivo: Identificar las condiciones de salud oral en personas adultas mayores con enfermedad de Alzheimer. Métodos: Se planteó una revisión de la literatura tipo Scoping Review, determinando una estrategia de búsqueda para tres bases de datos (Pubmed, EbscoHost y LILACS). Fueron incluidos artículos con diseño de corte transversal, cohorte y casos y controles en idioma español, inglés y portugués entre 2011 y 2021. Se realizó la extracción y evaluación del riesgo de sesgo teniendo en cuenta los criterios de elegibilidad. Resultados: Se seleccionaron 32 artículos para revisión de texto completo y síntesis cualitativa de la información. Alemania y Estados Unidos presentan mayor cantidad de publicaciones, el sexo femenino predominó como población de estudio. Se observó menor frecuencia de cepillado, mayor cantidad de ausencias dentales en pacientes con demencia por Alzheimer y consecuentemente un mayor uso de prótesis en dicha población. Conclusiones: Es importante fortalecer la relación sistémico-oral de los adultos mayores mediante un manejo interdisciplinario entre el geriatra y el odontólogo.

Introduction. The increase in the longevity of individuals has led to the emergence of multifactorial diseases related to lifestyle during the later stages of life, thereby increasing the prevalence of mental disorders and oral diseases. Objective: To identify oral health conditions in older adults with Alzheimer's disease. Methods: A Scoping Review literature review was conducted, outlining a search strategy for three databases (Pubmed, EbscoHost, and LILACS). Articles with a cross-sectional, cohort, or case-control design published in Spanish, English, or Portuguese between 2011 and 2021 were included. Extraction and bias risk assessments were performed based on eligibility criteria. Results: Thirty-two articles were selected for full-text review and qualitative synthesis of information. Germany and the United States had the highest number of publications, with females predominating as the study population. A lower frequency of brushing, a higher number of missing teeth in Alzheimer's patients, and consequently higher use of prosthetics were observed in this population. Conclusions: It is essential to strengthening the systemic-oral relationship in older adults through interdisciplinary management involving geriatricians and dentists.

Introdução: O aumento da longevidade das pessoas tem gerado na última fase da vida o aparecimento de doenças multifatoriais e relacionadas ao estilo de vida, aumentando a prevalência de patologias mentais e doenças bucais. Objetivo: identificar as condições de saúde bucal em idosos com doença de Alzheimer. Métodos: foi realizada uma revisão de escopo da literatura, determinando uma estratégia de busca em três bancos de dados (Pubmed, EbscoHost e LILACS). Foram incluídos artigos com desenho transversal, de coorte e de caso-controle em espanhol, inglês e português entre 2011 e 2021. A extração e a avaliação do risco de viés foram realizadas levando-se em conta os critérios de elegibilidade. Resultados: Trinta e dois artigos foram selecionados para revisão do texto completo e síntese qualitativa das informações. A Alemanha e os Estados Unidos tiveram o maior número de publicações, e a população do estudo era predominantemente feminina. Observou-se menor frequência de escovação, maior número de ausencias odontológicas em pacientes com demência de Alzheimer e, consequentemente, maior uso de dentaduras nessa população. Conclusões: É importante fortalecer a relação sistêmico-oral dos idosos por meio do gerenciamento interdisciplinar entre o geriatra e o dentista.

Posición del incisivo inferior en pacientes de clase esqueletal I y II según su biotipo facial en una muestra de una clínica privada, Cali 2014 - 2020

Introducción: la sínfisis mentoniana es la articulación cartilaginosa medial de los huesos mandibulares, su posición se relaciona con los diferentes biotipos y puede influir en la posición del incisivo inferior. Objetivo: determinar si existen variaciones en la posición del incisivo inferior, en pacientes clase II con diferentes biotipos. Materiales y métodos: se evaluaron la totalidad de tomografías de pacientes clase I y II esquelética que asistieron entre 2014 y 2020 a una clínica privada, teniendo una muestra total de 74 pacientes, caracterizándolos por sexo y edad. Se determinó biotipo facial, Incisor Mandibular Plane Angle, distancias a la sínfisis como el ACV-ACL y altura desde el ápice. Para el análisis se utilizó I-CAT Visión Q, para las medidas de las tomografías digitales y para el análisis estadístico Stata 17. Resultados: se en- contró un Incisor Mandibular Plane Angle mayor en pacientes clase II en los tres biotipos; los dolicofaciales clase II mostraron menor valor en corticales ACV-ACL, los pacientes mostraron mayor proinclinación en la clase II. La posición del incisivo en pacientes clase II presenta una proinclinación significativa en braquifaciales (p = 0.04). Conclusión: se encontraron variaciones entre los tres biotipos faciales en las diversas mediciones en pacientes clase I y II, el sexo femenino evidenció diferencias significativas en las clases en las medidas del Incisor Mandibular Plane Angle y la altura de la sínfisis a nivel del ápice; estos hallazgos son relevantes en el momento de realizar un tratamiento ortodóntico ya que puede limitar el movimiento de los incisivos inferiores.

Introduction: the mental symphysis is the medial cartilaginous joint of the mandibular bones, its position is related with the different biotypes and can influence the position of the lower incisor. Objective: to determine if there are variations in the position of the lower incisor, in class II patients with different biotypes. Materials and methods: all the tomography of skeletal class I and II patients who attended a private clinic between 2014 and 2020 were evaluated, having a total sample of 74 participants, characterizing the patients by sex and age. Facial biotype, Incisor Mandibular Plane Angle, distances to the symphysis such as the ACV-ACL and height from the apex were determined. For the analysis, I-CAT Vision Q was used for the measurements of the digital tomography and for the statistical analysis Stata 17. Results: a greater Incisor Mandibular Plane Angle in class II patients in the three biotypes was evident; class II dolichofacials showed a lower value in both cortical ACV-ACL, with the narrowest and longest measurement of the symphysis, the patients showed proclination in class II for both sexes, being higher for the male. The position of the incisor within the symphysis in class II patients presents a significant proclination in brachyfacial patients (p=0.04), despite presenting greater proclination, it maintains its apices centered within the symphysis. Conclusion: variations were found between the three facial biotypes in class I and II patients, it is relevant when performing orthodontic treatment since it can limit the movement of the lower incisors.

Using machine learning to study the association of sociodemographic indicators, biomarkers, and oral condition in older adults in Colombia.

BACKGROUND: Chronic health conditions and socioeconomic problems that affect the well-being and life expectancy of older adults are common. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to analyze the association between sociodemographic variables, oral conditions, and general health and the biomarkers of older adults using machine learning (ML). METHODS: A total of 15,068 surveys from the national study of Health, Well-Being and Aging (Salud, Bienestar y Envejecimiento) data set were used for this secondary analysis. Of these, 3,128 people provided blood samples for the analysis of blood biomarkers. Sociodemographic, oral health, and general health variables were analyzed using ML and logistic regression. RESULTS: The results of clustering analysis showed that dyslipidemia was associated with poor oral condition, lower socioeconomic status, being female, and low education. The self-perception of oral health in older adults was not associated with the presence of teeth, blood biomarkers, or socioeconomic variables. However, the necessity of replacing a dental prosthesis was associated with the lowest self-perception of oral health. Edentulism was associated with being female, increased age, and smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Socioeconomic and educational disparities, sex, and smoking are important factors for tooth loss and suboptimal blood biomarkers in older adults. ML is a powerful tool for identifying potential variables that may aid in the prevention of systemic and oral diseases in older adults, which would improve geriatric dentistry. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: These findings can help the academic community identify critical sociodemographic and clinical factors that influence the process of healthy aging and serve as a useful guide to enhance health care policies and geriatric oral health care services.

Posición condílea según biotipo facial en tomografía de haz de cono / Condylar position according to facial biotype in cone beam tomography / Posição condilar de acordo com a biótipo facial em tomografia feixe cone

Resumen Introducción y objetivo: La posición condilar, como el biotipo facial es importante para mantener una oclusión y un sistema estomatognático equilibrado. El objetivo del presente artículo es relacionar el biotipo facial con la posición condílea en tomografía de haz de cono, en pacientes sin reporte de trastornos temporomandibulares. Materiales y métodos: Se estudiaron 59 tomografías de pacientes 23 de sexo masculino y 36 femenino, con edades entre 14 y 59 años, se clasificaron en dolicofacial, mesofacial y braquifacial. Con el fin de evaluar la posición condilar se estudió la dimensión de los espacios articulares. Las tomografías fueron medidas con I-Cat vision y para el análisis estadístico se utilizó STATA 14, fue avalado por el comité de ética de la Universidad del Valle. Resultados: Se realizó correlación interobservador obteniendo un Kappa promedio de 0,85. 45 pacientes corresponden al biotipo braquifacial, 8 dolicofacial y 6 mesofacial. En todos los espacios articulares, los braquifaciales presentaron valores de mayor dimensión y el dolicofacial menor dimensión. Se encontró que los espacios mediales (CMS) presentaron valores similares en cuanto a lateralidad dentro de cada biotipo, teniendo diferencias de 0,02 a 0,09 sin embargo, para los espacios articulares centrales (CCS) y laterales (CLS) se observaron mayores diferencias entre un lado y otro, teniendo diferencias 0,15 hasta 0,62 lo cual es estadísticamente significativo. CLS fue el espacio articular de menor dimensión en todos los biotipos. Evaluando los espacios articulares por cada biotipo se encontraron diferencias significativas (P < 0,05) en CMS derecho, CCS derecho y muy cercano a la significancia CLS izquierdo. En todos los espacios articulares se observaron valores mayores en el sexo masculino de los cuales todos son braquifaciales siendo estadísticamente significativa (P < 0,05) para el espacio articular en CCS derecho, CLS Derecho y CLS Izquierdo. Conclusiones: Las dimensiones de los espacios articulares están relacionados con el biotipo facial, las medidas tomográficas de corte coronal son un insumo necesario como parte del análisis y diagnóstico anidado al biotipo facial.

Abstract Introduction and objective: The condylar position, as well as the facial biotype, are important to maintain an occlusion and a balanced stomatognathic system. The objective of this article is to relate the facial biotype with the condylar position in cone beam tomography in patients without temporomandibular disorders. Materials and methods: 59 Cone Beam Computer Tomography (CBCT) of 23 male and 36 female patients, with age between 14 and 59 years, were classified into dolichofacial, mesofacial and braquifacial biotypes. In order to evaluate the condylar position, the dimension of the joint spaces is evaluated. CBCT were measured with I-Cat vision and STATA 14 was used for statistical analysis, it was endorsed by the ethics committee of the Universidad del Valle. Results: The interobserver correlation was performed, obtaining a Kappa of 0.85. 45 patients correspond to the braquifacial biotype, 8 dolichofacial and 6 mesofacial. In all the joint spaces, the braquifacial ones presented values ​​of greater dimension and the dolichofacial smaller dimension. It was found that the medial spaces (CMS) present similar values ​​in terms of laterality within each biotype, having differences of 0.02 to 0.09, however, for the central (CCS) and lateral (CLS) joint spaces greater differences between one side and the other, having differences 0.15 to 0.62 which is significant. CLS was the joint space with the smallest dimension in all biotypes. Evaluating the joint spaces for each biotype, significant differences (P <0.05) were found in right CMS, right CCS and very close to the left CLS significance. Higher values ​​were observed in all the joint spaces in males, all of which are braquifacial, being statistically significant (P <0.05) for the joint space in the right CCS, Right CLS and Left CLS. Conclusions: The dimensions of the joint spaces are related to the facial biotype, the coronal section tomographic measurements are a necessary input as part of the analysis and diagnosis related to the facial biotype.

Resumo Introdução e objetivo: A posição condilar, assim como o biótipo facial, são importantes para manter uma oclusão e um sistema estomatognático equilibrado. O objetivo deste artigo é relacionar o biótipo facial com a posição condilar na tomografia de feixe cônico em pacientes sem disfunção temporomandibular. Materiais e métodos: 59 tomografias de pacientes 23 do sexo masculino e 36 do feminino, com idades entre 14 e 59 anos, foram classificadas em dolicofacial, mesofacial e braquifacial. Para avaliar a posição condilar, a dimensão dos espaços articulares foi é estudada. As tomografias foram medidas com o I-Cat Vision e o STATA 14 foi usado para a análise estatística, endossada pelo comitê de ética da Universidad del Valle. Resultados: Foi realizada a correlação interobservador, obtendo-se o Kappa de 0,85. 45 pacientes correspondem ao biótipo braquifacial, 8 dolicofaciais e 6 mesofaciais. Em todos os espaços articulares, os braquifaciais apresentaram valores de maior dimensão e os dolicofaciais de menor dimensão. Verificou-se que os espaços mediais (CMS) apresentam valores semelhantes em termos de lateralidade dentro de cada biótipo, havendo diferenças de 0,02 a 0,09, porém, para os espaços articulares central (CCS) e lateral (CLS) maiores. diferenças entre um lado e o outro, tendo diferenças de 0,15 a 0,62 o que é significativo. CLS foi o espaço comum com a menor dimensão em todos os biótipos. Avaliando os espaços articulares para cada biótipo, foram encontradas diferenças significativas (P <0,05) no CMS direito, CCS direito e muito próximas à significância do CLS esquerdo. Valores mais elevados foram observados em todos os espaços articulares do sexo masculino, todos braquifaciais, sendo estatisticamente significantes (P <0,05) para o espaço articular do CCS direito, CLS direito e CLS esquerdo. Conclusões: As dimensões dos espaços articulares estão relacionadas ao biótipo facial, as medidas tomográficas em corte coronal são um insumo necessário como parte da análise e diagnóstico relacionado ao biótipo facial.

Association Between Tobacco Smoking, Dental Status and Self-perceived Oral Health in Elderly Adults in Colombia.

Tobacco smoking is responsible for several health problems, including mouth diseases. The aim of the present study was to establish the association between smoking and dental status and self-perceived oral health in a large group of elderly Colombian adults. Analysis of 18,937 survey records of participants aged ≥ 60 years old was conducted. Information regarding age, sex, skin color, socioeconomic level, education, marital status, denture use, partial tooth loss or edentulism, Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) and tobacco smoking was retrieved from the database. A descriptive analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed. Half of the participants were edentulous in the maxilla while mandibular teeth were more frequently retained in more than 60% of the participants. After adjusting for sex and age, smoking consistently increased the odds of partial or complete edentulism in the maxilla (OR 1.05; 95% CI 1.02-1.09) and mandible (OR 1.04; 95% CI 1.00-1.08). Nonetheless, the increase in the odds in the mandible was not statistically significant. The habit of smoking was associated with increased tooth loss that in the long-term may result in poor oral health affecting the quality of life of elderly people.

Cultural adaptation and validation of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index - GOHAI - Colombian version.

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to carry out the cultural adaptation and the validation of the GOHAI scale for the Colombian population. METHODS: Translation process, cultural adaptation, and content and face validity were carried out with a sample of 63 participants as a pretest. The validation counted with a sample of 7,200 subjects, divided into two groups: a work sample (WS) with 3,628 subjects and a confirmatory sample (CS) with 3,572 subjects. Construct, criterion validity and internal consistency were performed for both samples. Test-retest reliability was assessed with a sub-sample of 75 participants. RESULTS: The GOHAI showed an appropriate face and content validity, the pre-test revealed an understandable questionnaire, the scale showed a unidimensional factorial structure and a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.8. Convergent validity with a self-perception on general health scale pointed to a significant correlation (p= 0.0001), while discriminant validity showed significant differences regarding groups according to age group, skin color, educational level, socio-economic level, healthcare affiliation and self-perception about need of dental prostheses. Gender groups did not show significant differences among groups within either sample. The CS showed similar results, differences existed among factorial structures of 2 and 3 factors, and for discriminant validity, the CS showed statistically significant differences for the Area variable not in the WS. Kendall's test-retest analysis's correlation is 0.85 (p= 0.0000). CONCLUSIONS: The GOHAI scale is valid and reliable enough to be used as a measure of Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life in the Colombian elderly population, also could be applied for other Latin-American populations.

OBJETIVO: Adaptar culturalmente y validar la escala de autopercepción de salud bucal - Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) para la población mayor colombiana. MÉTODOS: El proceso de traducción, adaptación cultural, contenido y validez aparente se llevaron a cabo en el pre-test con una muestra de 63 participantes. La validación contó con una muestra de 7,200 sujetos, divididos en dos grupos: una muestra de trabajo (WS) con 3,628 sujetos y una muestra confirmatoria (CS) con 3,572 sujetos. Se realizó validez de constructo, criterio y consistencia interna para ambas muestras. La confiabilidad test-re-test se evaluó con una submuestra de 75 participantes. RESULTADOS: La escala GOHAI mostró condiciones adecuadas de apariencia y contenido, El pre-test mostro un cuestionario entendible y adecuado, la escala arrojo una estructura factorial única y una consistencia interna Alfa de Cronbach de 0,8. La validez convergente con la variable autopercepción en salud general mostró diferencia significativa entre grupos (p= 0.0001), la validez discriminante mostro diferencias significativas con las variables grupo de edad, color de piel, nivel educativo, estrato socio-económico, regímenes de salud y autopercepción de necesidad de prótesis dental; la variable Área mostró diferencia significativa en la MC, no en la muestra MT. El análisis test-retest mostro una correlación de Kendall de 0.85 (p= 0.0000). CONCLUSIÓN: El instrumento GOHAI es válido y confiable y puede ser usado como una medida de Calidad de Vida relacionada con Salud Bucal en personas mayores en Colombia y puede ser aplicado en otras poblaciones de habla hispana de América Latina.

Cultural adaptation and validation of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index - GOHAI - Colombian version / Adaptación cultural y validación del Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index - GOHAI - versión Colombia

Abstract Objective: This study aims to carry out the cultural adaptation and the validation of the GOHAI scale for the Colombian population. Methods: Translation process, cultural adaptation, and content and face validity were carried out with a sample of 63 participants as a pretest. The validation counted with a sample of 7,200 subjects, divided into two groups: a work sample (WS) with 3,628 subjects and a confirmatory sample (CS) with 3,572 subjects. Construct, criterion validity and internal consistency were performed for both samples. Test-retest reliability was assessed with a sub-sample of 75 participants Results: The GOHAI showed an appropriate face and content validity, the pre-test revealed an understandable questionnaire, the scale showed a unidimensional factorial structure and a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.8. Convergent validity with a self-perception on general health scale pointed to a significant correlation (p= 0.0001), while discriminant validity showed significant differences regarding groups according to age group, skin color, educational level, socio-economic level, healthcare affiliation and self-perception about need of dental prostheses. Gender groups did not show significant differences among groups within either sample. The CS showed similar results, differences existed among factorial structures of 2 and 3 factors, and for discriminant validity, the CS showed statistically significant differences for the Area variable not in the WS. Kendall's test-retest analysis's correlation is 0.85 (p= 0.0000). Conclusions: The GOHAI scale is valid and reliable enough to be used as a measure of Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life in the Colombian elderly population, also could be applied for other Latin-American populations.

Resumen Objetivo: Adaptar culturalmente y validar la escala de autopercepción de salud bucal - Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) para la población mayor colombiana. Métodos: El proceso de traducción, adaptación cultural, contenido y validez aparente se llevaron a cabo en el pre-test con una muestra de 63 participantes. La validación contó con una muestra de 7,200 sujetos, divididos en dos grupos: una muestra de trabajo (WS) con 3,628 sujetos y una muestra confirmatoria (CS) con 3,572 sujetos. Se realizó validez de constructo, criterio y consistencia interna para ambas muestras. La confiabilidad test-re-test se evaluó con una submuestra de 75 participantes. Resultados: La escala GOHAI mostró condiciones adecuadas de apariencia y contenido, El pre-test mostro un cuestionario entendible y adecuado, la escala arrojo una estructura factorial única y una consistencia interna Alfa de Cronbach de 0,8. La validez convergente con la variable autopercepción en salud general mostró diferencia significativa entre grupos (p= 0.0001), la validez discriminante mostro diferencias significativas con las variables grupo de edad, color de piel, nivel educativo, estrato socio-económico, regímenes de salud y autopercepción de necesidad de prótesis dental; la variable Área mostró diferencia significativa en la MC, no en la muestra MT. El análisis test-retest mostro una correlación de Kendall de 0.85 (p= 0.0000). Conclusión: El instrumento GOHAI es válido y confiable y puede ser usado como una medida de Calidad de Vida relacionada con Salud Bucal en personas mayores en Colombia y puede ser aplicado en otras poblaciones de habla hispana de América Latina.