High correlation between the bacterial species in denture plaque and pharyngeal microflora.

Objectives: The morbidity and mortality of the dependent elderly that result from aspiration pneumonia are recognized as a major geriatric health problem. Most cases of bacterial pneumonia are initiated following colonization or superinfection of the pharynx by pathogenic bacteria, followed by aspiration of pharyngeal contents. A recent study revealed that bacteria, that commonly cause respiratory infection, colonized the dentures of dependent elderly.

Developing an instrument to support oral care in the elderly.

Background: The dramatic increase in the number of dependent elderly in developed countries has created a great need for their improved oral care. However, optimal oral care by caregivers is not possible because of time constraints, difficulty involved in brushing other individuals' teeth, lack of co-operation, and the lack of perceived need. Therefore, the development of an effective instrument simplifying and supporting oral care to relieve the strain on caregivers is a matter of some urgency.

Development of a systematic oral care program for frail elderly persons.

The purpose of this study was to develop, implement and evaluate a systematic oral care program for community-dwelling-dependent or institutionalized elderly adults. The study group consisted of 20 dependent elderly adults of which 15 were living in the community and five were in a nursing home. After eight weeks of systematic oral care, the plaque and gingival indices were scored and compared with baseline measurements.

Colonization of denture plaque by respiratory pathogens in dependent elderly.

Objectives: Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in the interactions between oral conditions and a number of prevalent systemic diseases. The morbidity and mortality of the dependent elderly that result from aspiration pneumonia have been recognized as a major geriatric health problem. The purpose of this study was to gain more information on the microflora of plaque on dentures and to assess the existence of oral infectious pathogens potentially causing the respiratory disease in the dependent elderly.

Magnetic resonance imaging of myxoma in the mandible: a case report.

The findings of conventional radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are reported for an odontogenic myxoma arising in the mandible of a 48-year-old Japanese man. The MRI characteristics of an intraosseous myxoma are described for only the third time. MRI showed a well-defined and smooth-walled mass lesion with high-signal intensity on T2-weighted images and low-intermediate-signal intensity on TI-weighted images.

Application of titanium-alloy endodontic implants in conjunction with periradicular surgery.

Objective: To evaluate the outcome of placement of titanium-alloy endodontic implants in conjunction with periradicular surgery.

Study Design: Twenty-four teeth were treated with endodontic implants with corresponding periradicular surgery by using SuperEBA cement (Harry J Bosworth Co, Skokie, Ill) as a sealer. The results of the endodontic implant surgery were evaluated clinically and radiographically from 2 to 4 years after treatment.