Salmon protein gel enhancement for dysphagia diets: Konjac glucomannan and composite emulsions as texture modifiers

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 258, P. 128805 - 128805

Published: Dec. 15, 2023

Language: Английский

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Clusters explaining the relation between menopause and self-reported periodontal disease: a cross-sectional study

PeerJ, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13, P. e18861 - e18861

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Menopause is an important milestone in the women's life continuum and associated with potentially adverse effects, including those related to oral health. This study assessed self-reported periodontal disease relation menopausal status. A cross-sectional involving a convenience sample of female university dental hospital attendees was conducted using validated, self-administered, questionnaire. two-step cluster analysis used categorize participants based on menstrual period (MP) continuity, systemic diseases age. Differences between clusters were analyzed chi-square test. From 112 included participants, three resulted from analysis: Cluster #1 (37 ± 8 years, no continued MP), #2 (40 10, MP) #3 (54 9, discontinued MP). tended have less optimal hygiene habits more missing teeth (p > 0.05). Clusters insignificantly reported gingival bleeding, tooth sensitivity calculus #3, other hand, presented dryness ≤ Within limits, women high symptoms that not significantly different younger individuals, exception dryness.

Language: Английский

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Management of Dry Mouth

The Senior Care Pharmacist, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 40(2), P. 55 - 63

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Background: Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common complaint among older people. mouth can result in variety of dental complications, oral discomfort, difficulty swallowing and eating, decreased taste sensation, all which adversely affect quality life. Objective: To provide an overview the definition, diagnosis, causes, potential treatment strategies for dry mouth. Data Sources: PubMed, Proquest, Cochrane Library, drug prescribing information, information databases, manufacturers' websites were used. Search terms "xerostomia," "dry mouth," "hyposalivation," "causes," "treatment," "pharmacology." The resources identified included clinical practice guidelines, review articles, original research articles. Synthesis: literature described causes managing including concerns adults, pharmacists' involvement providing care. Discussion: most cause general population adults medication use. Individual medications may primarily through anticholinergic side effects. Polypharmacy also cause. Other are dehydration, alcohol caffeine intake, systemic diseases such as Sjögren's disease. If not addressed, individuals experiencing chronic at increased risk various conditions caries, periodontal disease, infections. Interventions good hygiene methods, using saliva substitutes containing xylitol prescription cholinergic agonists, if appropriate, reduce symptoms complications. Conclusion: Pharmacists play important role by conducting reviews, patient education health practices, recommending strategies.

Language: Английский

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Oral health of nursing home residents in Flanders, Belgium, and its associated factors

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Oral health in care-dependent older adults is often compromised due to care dependency associated with deteriorating general health. This cross-sectional study assessed the oral of 458 nursing home residents Flanders, a mean age 82.7 years (70.3% female), using optimised Health Section interRAI Suite Instruments and validated dental indices. Among natural teeth (53.9%), poor hygiene (75.7%), tooth condition (56.6%), gum (49.9%) were common. High plaque levels yielded Hygiene Index 4.5, 44.0% participants had untreated caries pulp involvement. A Modified Gingival 1.8 indicated mild inflammation entire gingiva. Denture was inadequate 68.5% cases. Self-reported issues included dry mouth (32.8%) chewing difficulties (23.4%). The higher correlation coefficients observed between (r = 0.324, p < 0.0001) difficulty pain 0.247, 0.0001). Bivariate analyses showed cognitive functional impairments strongly linked gingival These findings highlighted persistent need improve residents, particularly among those decline or reduced self-care abilities. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06536322- Retrospectively registered July 23rd, 2024.

Language: Английский

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Comparative Mucosal Wetting Capacity of Novel and Commercial Saliva Substitute Formulations: An in vitro Study

Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 159 - 167

Published: March 1, 2025

This study evaluated the effectiveness of novel, inexpensive saliva substitute formulas (Rangsit University (RSU) preparation) in maintaining mucosal wetness compared with commercial products. In vitro experiments were conducted using swine tongues to assess various RSU solutions and gels, four flavors each (sweet mint, sweet vanilla, sweet-sour lemon), water, hospital-based mouth rinse from a government dental school, products (Biotene® mouthwash GC Dry Mouth Gel®). The was measured at baseline 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 120 minutes digital moisture analyzer. All substitutes consistently maintained higher relative than particularly beyond 60 (p < 0.001). sour flavor (sweet-sour mint lemon) had similar all times. These more effective over time those without vanilla) 0.05) provided minutes. solution formula also comparable gel preparation every point. While initially they significantly = 0.029) 0.002). results gel, which stable since application up 0.052). Our novel show wetness. could be viable alternative for patients dry who cannot afford formulations.

Language: Английский

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The Oral–Gut Microbiome–Brain Axis in Cognition

Microorganisms, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 814 - 814

Published: April 3, 2025

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and neuronal loss, affecting millions worldwide. Emerging evidence highlights the oral microbiome—a complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa as significant factor in health. Dysbiosis microbiome contributes to systemic inflammation, disrupts blood–brain barrier, promotes neuroinflammation, processes increasingly implicated pathogenesis AD. This review examines mechanisms linking dysbiosis through oral–brain oral–gut–brain axis. These interconnected pathways enable bidirectional communication between cavity, gut, brain via neural, immune, endocrine signaling. Oral pathogens, such Porphyromonas gingivalis, along with virulence factors, including lipopolysaccharides (LPS) gingipains, contribute while metabolic byproducts, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) peptidoglycans, further exacerbate immune activation. Additionally, this explores influence external diet, pH balance, medication use, smoking, alcohol consumption, hygiene, on microbial diversity stability, highlighting their role shaping outcomes. The dynamic interplay gut microbiomes reinforces importance homeostasis preserving neurological interventions, probiotics, prebiotics, dietary modifications, offer promising strategies support function reduce risk diseases, AD, maintaining diverse microbiome. Future longitudinal research needed identify long-term impact cognition.

Language: Английский

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Self-reported oral health and oral health-related quality of life among older adults receiving home care services in South-eastern Norway

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 84, P. 165 - 173

Published: April 9, 2025

Objective: To map self-reported oral health status, health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), and associated factors among older adults receiving home care services (HCS) in south-eastern Norway. Material methods: For this cross-sectional study, adult users HCS, aged ≥ 65 years were interviewed using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Information about demographics, number medicines, Activity Daily Living (ADL-score) was obtained. Self-reported status subjective dry mouth (Summated Xerostomia Inventory-Duch version, SXI-D) assessed. OHRQoL measured Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). Results: Of 116 participants (mean age 83 years), 52.6% female. Half the reported missing < 5 their natural teeth 6.9% edentulous. Pain discomfort by 16.4%, common (40.7%). Poor 8.6%, experiencing problems or fairly often very 20.7%. Good self-perceived 61%. Younger (< 75 years) less dependent (ADL 2) individuals those a negative impact on more often. Conclusions: HCS Norway retain most teeth, few are edentulous xerostomia is common.

Language: Английский

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A rural teledentistry care experience: a geriatric approach to assessing oral health status and treatment needs in older adults from a Mapuche community in Chile

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: June 5, 2024

Background Limited attention has been given to oral health challenges faced by older Indigenous populations, especially in rural settings, where disparities exist. This study aims assess a Mapuche community southern Chile, utilizing geriatric technology support, and exploring the connection between well-being fill gap this context. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted involving 76 independent adults from who required dental care. Assessments were remote care setting gathering extensive data including comprehensive assessments, medical conditions using teledentistry platform (TEGO ® ). Statistical analysis involved descriptive analysis, logistic regression, both multiple correspondence k-means cluster analysis. Results The sample comprised individuals with limited formal education high degree of vulnerability. Geriatric assessments unveiled cognitive deterioration, frailty, depression risk, multimorbidity. distribution DMFT index, number remaining teeth, occluding pairs, teeth restorative needs other relevant clinical findings based on sociodemographic, medical-geriatric-dental characteristics, additionally, Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis Dentition Variables Relation performed. burden substantial, an average index 25.96 (SD 4.38), prevalence non-functional dentition (89.3%), periodontal disease (83%), xerostomia (63.2%) mucosal lesions (31.5%). Age, lower education, depression, daily medication sugary consumption frequency associated decreased ( p &lt; 0.05). Multiple identified 4 clusters, edentulous functional groups being most distinct. Conclusion uncovers substantial intricate medical-geriatric interlinked among Chilean community. implementation technological ecosystem enabled resolution less complex issues facilitated consultations specialists, reducing necessity for travel centers. underscores need innovative public initiatives address improve overall adults.

Language: Английский

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An Agenda for Spectrum Thinking and Technological Assistance Derived From the Research of the Late Dr. Dur Muhammad Lashari

Advances in medical technologies and clinical practice book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 85 - 108

Published: Aug. 26, 2024

Dental research explores herbal treatments, such as EGCG, for treating gingivitis. This study introduces a mucoadhesive gingival patch loaded with EGCG and gel. highlights green tea's potential oral health. With 3D animation, we can provide an interactive experience people to understand better how treat gingivitis its application, journey. It will also explain use the gel, making it easier start using treatment. further delight education through why safe treatments should be ensured technology help make acceptance possible. The gel used periodontitis treatment, offering cost-effective, health-promoting, time-effective solutions. aims address dental health issues low risk cost more information, technological acceptance, self-understanding, practical solutions, potentially eradicating antibacterial medicine shifting toward medicine.

Language: Английский

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Oral health status of nursing home residents in Flanders, Belgium: a cross-sectional study

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Background A decline in self-care due to deteriorating general health presents a challenge for oral care-dependent older people. The most recently published data on the of nursing home residents Flanders, as assessed by professionals, dates from 2010 2012. This study aimed update condition current status Flanders.Methods In this cross-sectional study, was evaluated professionals using Oral Health Section developed use within interRAI Suite Instruments (OHS-interRAI). Validated dental indices were used provide more detailed information about hygiene, gums, and teeth. Bivariate analyses performed investigate associations between items participants’ clinical characteristics.Results total 458 participated with mean age 82.7 (± 7.8) years (70.3% female). For people natural teeth (53.9%), prevalent problems insufficient hygiene (75.7%), poor (56.6%) gums (49.9%). High levels plaque resulted Hygiene Index 4.5 2.6). About 44.0% participants had at least one tooth untreated caries affecting nerve. Modified Gingival 1.8 1.2), indicating mild inflammation entire gingiva. Denture 68.5% cases. Self-reported mainly related dry mouth (32.8%) chewing difficulty (23.4%). Strongest correlations found gum (r = .324, p < .0001) pain .247, .0001). Furthermore, cognitive impairment showed strongest correlation level gingival health.Conclusion Despite advances dentistry, still remains poor. or functional needs attention. regular assessment OHS-interRAI healthcare providers without background has potential facilitate early detection prevention problems.Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06536322- Retrospectively registered July 23rd, 2024.

Language: Английский

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