Publications by authors named "Kirsi Autonen-Honkonen"
Oral Health Prev Dent
July 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on oral health and hygiene among home care clients aged 75 and older, exploring the link between their functional abilities and oral health.
- The research involved structured interviews and clinical examinations of 269 participants in Finland, revealing that many were dependent on assistance for daily activities and a significant portion had poor oral health, including high rates of dental plaque and tooth loss.
- Results indicated that better functional ability correlated with lower levels of dental plaque and bleeding, highlighting that reduced functional ability is a key factor contributing to poor oral health in this population.
Age Ageing
September 2017
Article Synopsis
- Poor oral health is prevalent among older adults in supportive care, impacting their quality of life due to factors like cognitive decline and functional dependency.
- A study compared 151 participants receiving a tailored oral hygiene intervention to 118 controls, with evaluations before and after a 6-month period.
- The intervention led to significant improvements in plaque reduction and denture hygiene, but high plaque levels persisted, highlighting the need for personalized and integrated dental care in daily routines for elderly individuals.
