Eachempati Prashanti, Shenoy Vidya K, Jain Neha, Singh Sukhdip
Department of Prosthodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Indian J Dent Res. 2013 May-Jun;24(3):284-8. doi: 10.4103/0970-9290.117987.
The aim of the present study is to assess the prevalence of Kennedy's classification, status of existing prosthodontic appliances if any, awareness of the subjects regarding various treatment options, and treatment needs in a group of elderly institutionalized residents.
The subjects were selected from various old age homes present in Mangalore city, with ages ranging from 60 to 80 years. The subjects were interviewed and examined by a single trained examiner and findings were recorded on a clinical case history report sheet.
Kennedy's class I was most prevalent and class IV the least. Among the subjects examined, only 12.4% were wearing prosthesis. Based on the Nevalainen's index and Karslon's index, most of the prosthodontic appliances were found to be in poor condition. 86% of the subjects were in need of prosthodontic treatment. 75% of the subjects interviewed were unaware of the treatment options available.
The elderly patients living in institutions do not achieve a deserving and satisfactory oral health care. The oral care assistance in institutionalized elderly patients has been an unfulfilled service.
本研究旨在评估一组老年机构居住者中肯尼迪分类法的患病率、现有修复体（如有）的状况、受试者对各种治疗选择的知晓情况以及治疗需求。
受试者选自芒格洛尔市的多家养老院，年龄在60至80岁之间。由一名经过培训的检查者对受试者进行访谈和检查，并将结果记录在临床病例报告表上。
肯尼迪I类最为常见，IV类最少见。在接受检查的受试者中，只有12.4%佩戴了假牙。根据内瓦莱宁指数和卡尔森指数，发现大多数修复体状况不佳。86%的受试者需要修复治疗。接受访谈的受试者中有75%不知道可用的治疗选择。
居住在机构中的老年患者未获得应有的和令人满意的口腔保健。为机构化老年患者提供口腔护理援助一直是一项未得到满足的服务。
