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PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of xerostomia among patients attending a dental clinic for provision of dentures and to investigate the oral cleanliness in those patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Denture-wearing patients who reported dry mouth completed a questionnaire related to xerostomia. Dryness of the mouth was determined by clinical observation. Dental and denture cleanliness was determined using the Modified Debris Index. RESULTS: One hundred twenty patients had xerostomia. Oral cleanliness was generally poor. CONCLUSION: There was a high prevalence of xerostomia in the patient population. A high proportion of subjects had poor oral cleanliness.
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Prótese Total/estatística & dados numéricos , Prótese Parcial/estatística & dados numéricos , Xerostomia/epidemiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Depósitos Dentários/epidemiologia , Placa Dentária/epidemiologia , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiologia , Feminino , Grécia/epidemiologia , Humanos , Hipertensão/epidemiologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Mucosa Bucal/patologia , Índice de Higiene Oral , Prevalência , Saliva/metabolismoRESUMO
PURPOSE: Objective of this prospective study were to point out the changes of pH of resting saliva before and after prosthetic treatment in implant denture wearers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study sample comprised 2 groups of edentulous patients, ranging in age from 50 to 80, who had not worn complete dentures in the past. First group was composed of 60 patients, who were planned for complete denture treatment. Second group consisted of 15 patients, who were planned for implant dentures treatment. Two measurements of pH of unstimulated saliva were carried out for each person. The salivary pH was measured before the construction of complete dentures and 15 days after the insertion. The measurements of pH of saliva were made using Electro pH meter-CONSORT-P903 (Scientific Instruments Co., Milan, Italy). RESULTS: Data were statistically analyzed by t test for paired observations. The outcome of this study showed, significant statistical differences on the values of saliva's pH 15 days after the insertion of complete dentures and dentures supported by implants (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this study, changes of salivary pH were found after the insertion of conventional dentures and dentures supported by implants.
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Prótese Dentária Fixada por Implante , Prótese Total , Revestimento de Dentadura , Boca Edêntula , Saliva/química , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Humanos , Concentração de Íons de Hidrogênio , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Boca Edêntula/reabilitação , Estudos Prospectivos , Reprodutibilidade dos TestesRESUMO
This is a review and update of the: (1) interaction of dental implants with the environment, and (2) effects of salivary contamination on the load of implant prostheses.
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Implantes Dentários , Saliva/fisiologia , Fenômenos Biomecânicos , Corrosão , Materiais Dentários/química , Humanos , Saliva/químicaRESUMO
This review of occlusal considerations for implant-supported complete dentures reflects the majority opinion of authors according to clinical observations and research-documented evidence. Occlusal concepts are presented for the implant-supported complete dentures regarding analysis of loads applied to dental implants, location and number of implants, occlusal materials, and occlusal scheme.
