Background:
The increase in implant patients is expected to give rise to a new problem: the changing general health status of those who have had implants placed.
Aim/Hypothesis:
The aim of this present study was to find out the need and proper measures for elderly implant patients in long-term care facilities.
Material and Methods:
For dentists The questionnaire survey was conducted in 198 dentists who were specialists in dental implant treatment or mainly adopted implant treatment in general practice. The questionnaire comprised a total of 8 questions, which were divided into discontinuation of the implant treatment (2 questions), and implant complications at house visit (6 questions). For facilities A questionnaire was sent by mail to 1,591 long-term care health facilities, day-care services for people with dementia, and private nursing homes for the elderly in order to extract patients with cerebrovascular disease or dementia who were possibly at risk of inadequate oral self-care, and patients with implants. The questionnaire comprised a total of 26 questions, which were broadly classified into (1) overview of the facility (4 questions), (2) dentistry in general (3 questions), (3) oral care status (9 questions), and (4) implants (10 questions).
Results:
From dentists Approximately half of the dentists experienced discontinuation of implant treatment during or after treatment (48 dentists, 49%). The main reasons were as follows: malignant tumor (29%), cerebrovascular disorder (25%), diabetes, and senility. The major problems encountered in implant patients during house visit were peri-implantitis, unknown implant manufacturers, difficulty to remove implants, and damage of the soft tissue by involuntary movement. From facilities Approximately half of all facilities responded that they cannot recognize implants and many facilities did not know about the oral care for implant patients. Residents with implants were reported at 19% of all facilities and the number of residents with implants who had difficulty carrying out their own oral care was 1–2 individuals. Also, they pointed out problems with implants relating the difference in oral care between implants and natural teeth.
Conclusions and clinical implications:
There are people with implants in some 20% of care-giving facilities, and that there is a low level of understanding regarding implants and their care among nurses and care providers who are providing daily oral care. There is a need to cultivate a better understanding of implants by bolstering education and sharing knowledge among workers other than dental professionals, and also the families of patients with implants.
Background:
The increase in implant patients is expected to give rise to a new problem: the changing general health status of those who have had implants placed.
Aim/Hypothesis:
The aim of this present study was to find out the need and proper measures for elderly implant patients in long-term care facilities.
Material and Methods:
For dentists The questionnaire survey was conducted in 198 dentists who were specialists in dental implant treatment or mainly adopted implant treatment in general practice. The questionnaire comprised a total of 8 questions, which were divided into discontinuation of the implant treatment (2 questions), and implant complications at house visit (6 questions). For facilities A questionnaire was sent by mail to 1,591 long-term care health facilities, day-care services for people with dementia, and private nursing homes for the elderly in order to extract patients with cerebrovascular disease or dementia who were possibly at risk of inadequate oral self-care, and patients with implants. The questionnaire comprised a total of 26 questions, which were broadly classified into (1) overview of the facility (4 questions), (2) dentistry in general (3 questions), (3) oral care status (9 questions), and (4) implants (10 questions).
Results:
From dentists Approximately half of the dentists experienced discontinuation of implant treatment during or after treatment (48 dentists, 49%). The main reasons were as follows: malignant tumor (29%), cerebrovascular disorder (25%), diabetes, and senility. The major problems encountered in implant patients during house visit were peri-implantitis, unknown implant manufacturers, difficulty to remove implants, and damage of the soft tissue by involuntary movement. From facilities Approximately half of all facilities responded that they cannot recognize implants and many facilities did not know about the oral care for implant patients. Residents with implants were reported at 19% of all facilities and the number of residents with implants who had difficulty carrying out their own oral care was 1–2 individuals. Also, they pointed out problems with implants relating the difference in oral care between implants and natural teeth.
Conclusions and clinical implications:
There are people with implants in some 20% of care-giving facilities, and that there is a low level of understanding regarding implants and their care among nurses and care providers who are providing daily oral care. There is a need to cultivate a better understanding of implants by bolstering education and sharing knowledge among workers other than dental professionals, and also the families of patients with implants.
Background:
The increase in implant patients is expected to give rise to a new problem: the changing general health status of those who have had implants placed.
Aim/Hypothesis:
The aim of this present study was to find out the need and proper measures for elderly implant patients in long-term care facilities.
Material and Methods:
For dentists The questionnaire survey was conducted in 198 dentists who were specialists in dental implant treatment or mainly adopted implant treatment in general practice. The questionnaire comprised a total of 8 questions, which were divided into discontinuation of the implant treatment (2 questions), and implant complications at house visit (6 questions). For facilities A questionnaire was sent by mail to 1,591 long-term care health facilities, day-care services for people with dementia, and private nursing homes for the elderly in order to extract patients with cerebrovascular disease or dementia who were possibly at risk of inadequate oral self-care, and patients with implants. The questionnaire comprised a total of 26 questions, which were broadly classified into (1) overview of the facility (4 questions), (2) dentistry in general (3 questions), (3) oral care status (9 questions), and (4) implants (10 questions).
Results:
From dentists Approximately half of the dentists experienced discontinuation of implant treatment during or after treatment (48 dentists, 49%). The main reasons were as follows: malignant tumor (29%), cerebrovascular disorder (25%), diabetes, and senility. The major problems encountered in implant patients during house visit were peri-implantitis, unknown implant manufacturers, difficulty to remove implants, and damage of the soft tissue by involuntary movement. From facilities Approximately half of all facilities responded that they cannot recognize implants and many facilities did not know about the oral care for implant patients. Residents with implants were reported at 19% of all facilities and the number of residents with implants who had difficulty carrying out their own oral care was 1–2 individuals. Also, they pointed out problems with implants relating the difference in oral care between implants and natural teeth.
Conclusions and clinical implications:
There are people with implants in some 20% of care-giving facilities, and that there is a low level of understanding regarding implants and their care among nurses and care providers who are providing daily oral care. There is a need to cultivate a better understanding of implants by bolstering education and sharing knowledge among workers other than dental professionals, and also the families of patients with implants.
Background:
The increase in implant patients is expected to give rise to a new problem: the changing general health status of those who have had implants placed.
Aim/Hypothesis:
The aim of this present study was to find out the need and proper measures for elderly implant patients in long-term care facilities.
Material and Methods:
For dentists The questionnaire survey was conducted in 198 dentists who were specialists in dental implant treatment or mainly adopted implant treatment in general practice. The questionnaire comprised a total of 8 questions, which were divided into discontinuation of the implant treatment (2 questions), and implant complications at house visit (6 questions). For facilities A questionnaire was sent by mail to 1,591 long-term care health facilities, day-care services for people with dementia, and private nursing homes for the elderly in order to extract patients with cerebrovascular disease or dementia who were possibly at risk of inadequate oral self-care, and patients with implants. The questionnaire comprised a total of 26 questions, which were broadly classified into (1) overview of the facility (4 questions), (2) dentistry in general (3 questions), (3) oral care status (9 questions), and (4) implants (10 questions).
Results:
From dentists Approximately half of the dentists experienced discontinuation of implant treatment during or after treatment (48 dentists, 49%). The main reasons were as follows: malignant tumor (29%), cerebrovascular disorder (25%), diabetes, and senility. The major problems encountered in implant patients during house visit were peri-implantitis, unknown implant manufacturers, difficulty to remove implants, and damage of the soft tissue by involuntary movement. From facilities Approximately half of all facilities responded that they cannot recognize implants and many facilities did not know about the oral care for implant patients. Residents with implants were reported at 19% of all facilities and the number of residents with implants who had difficulty carrying out their own oral care was 1–2 individuals. Also, they pointed out problems with implants relating the difference in oral care between implants and natural teeth.
Conclusions and clinical implications:
There are people with implants in some 20% of care-giving facilities, and that there is a low level of understanding regarding implants and their care among nurses and care providers who are providing daily oral care. There is a need to cultivate a better understanding of implants by bolstering education and sharing knowledge among workers other than dental professionals, and also the families of patients with implants.