Dental, Oral and General Health of Geriatric In-Hospital Patients Before Immediate Prosthetic Treatment: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: The relationship between oral health and general health of geriatric in-hospital patients (GIH) who are poly-morbid and edentulous is currently unclear. This study determined the relationship between oral health and general health, and further implications and recommendations were derived. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 81 GIH patients with impairment of oral state and masticatory function and need for immediate prosthetic treatment. The number of medical diagnoses, particularly main diagnoses of being hospitalized, comorbid diagnoses and the dental/oral state, were evaluated. Laboratory data of vitamin D3 and albumin concentrations were measured. Intraoral risk factors (IRF) affecting the masticatory function were intraoral inflammation, mucogingival impairm

SUBMITTER: Pampel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12385135 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature