Oral health in youth with visual impairment: A longitudinal survey.

Autor: Křížová P; Dental Hygiene Study Programme, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic., Himmlová L; Department of Dental Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic., Chramosta P; Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Facial Surgery, Regional Health Masaryk Hospital, Ústí Nad Labem, Czech Republic., Vařejčko D; Dental Hygiene Study Programme, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.; Department of Stomatology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Kralovské Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic.; Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic, Prague., Vašáková J; Dental Hygiene Study Programme, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.; Department of Stomatology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Kralovské Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic.; Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic, Prague., Urbanová W; Dental Hygiene Study Programme, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. wanda.urbanova@gmail.com.; Department of Stomatology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Kralovské Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic. wanda.urbanova@gmail.com.; Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic, Prague. wanda.urbanova@gmail.com.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Scientific reports [Sci Rep] 2024 May 28; Vol. 14 (1), pp. 12273. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 28.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62443-y
Abstrakt: This longitudinal survey aims to demonstrate improvement in oral hygiene among a group of youth with visual impairment (VI) achieved by repeated oral hygiene training, compare their progress with healthy peers (CG) and assess their oral health knowledge. In 100 VI (55♀, 45♂; ± 17.8 years) and 45 CG (23♀, 22♂; ± 17.2 years) oral hygiene training and a Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (QHI) rating were repeated six times at three-month intervals. The VI were divided into four subgroups according to the toothbrush hardness/type. A questionnaire was given to both groups. Appropriate statistical analyses were performed at 5% significance level. Both groups showed reduction in QHI, the VI had overall higher QHI values than CG. Use of an electric toothbrush in VI led to lower QHI in the last examination (p < 0.03). 69% of participants recommended dental specialists to improve communications by acquiring more illustrative aids. VI changed toothbrush less often (p < 0.02). A higher incidence of dental plaque was confirmed in VI compared to CG. After education and individual training, gradual plaque reduction has occurred in both groups. Using an electric toothbrush in VI resulted in better QHI outcomes. Repetitive preventive intervention in youth with VI helped them to adopt healthier oral hygiene habits.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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