Locker D
Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 1993 Jun;21(3):165-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0528.1993.tb00744.x.
In this study of an older adult population almost one-fifth reported oral dryness. It was the most common of 22 oral symptoms and complaints. In a logistic regression analysis of predictors of oral dryness three variables had significant independent effects: income, taking prescribed medications and experiencing a stressful life change within the previous 6 months. Subjects with oral dryness had more decayed crown surfaces than those without but there was no association with decayed root surfaces. Nor were there any significant associations between reports of oral dryness and a number of indicators of periodontal health. Those with dryness were more likely to report other oral symptoms such as unpleasant taste, a burning sensation in the tongue and other parts of the mouth and pain from dentures. They were also more likely to report problems chewing food, problems with eating and communication and were more likely to be dissatisfied with their oral health. Given its prevalence and effects, oral dryness constitutes an important health issue among older adults.
在这项针对老年人群体的研究中，近五分之一的人报告有口腔干燥症状。这是22种口腔症状和主诉中最常见的一种。在一项关于口腔干燥预测因素的逻辑回归分析中，有三个变量具有显著的独立影响：收入、服用处方药以及在过去6个月内经历生活压力事件。有口腔干燥症状的受试者比没有的人有更多的牙冠龋坏面，但与牙根龋坏面无关。口腔干燥报告与一些牙周健康指标之间也没有显著关联。有口腔干燥症状的人更有可能报告其他口腔症状，如味觉不佳、舌头和口腔其他部位有烧灼感以及假牙疼痛。他们也更有可能报告咀嚼食物困难、进食和交流问题，并且更有可能对自己的口腔健康不满意。鉴于其普遍性和影响，口腔干燥是老年人中的一个重要健康问题。
