Mondgezondheid van thuiswonende ouderen 2: Het subjectieve aspect van mondgezondheid [Oral health of community-dwelling elderly 2. The subjective aspect of oral health]

In this study oral health of elderly persons as perceived by the subjects was evaluated. Phenomena often mentioned were problems with chewing and biting, dry mouth, retention of food particles between teeth or below the prosthesis, (in edentates) sensitivity of teeth for warm or cold foods and (in edentates) lack of retention of the lower...

Mondgezondheid van thuiswonende ouderen 1: Gebitstoestand, verleende professionele tandheelkundige zorg en mondygiënisch gedrag [Oral health of home living elderly persons 1 Oral health status, professional dental care and and oral hygiene habits]

With the aim to get information on oral health, professional dental care and oral hygiene habits a study was performed on persons aged 60 up to 79 years in Haarlem, the Netherlands. After an interview an oral examination was performed, using a mirror and a pocket lamp. Of all persons approached, 376 (38%) participated in the clinical part of the...