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C W Drake

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The accuracy of oral self-perceptions in a dentate older population.

A random sample of 1,016 subjects aged 65 and older were interviewed and examined in their own homes. The sample was stratified by race and place of residence. As part of the interview, the 821 dentate subjects were asked to rate their mouth appearance, chewing ability, and mouth health. Most subjects responded positively to these questions. The self-perception of mouth health was most related to the presence of anterior teeth. Perception of chewing ability was most related to the number of anterior teeth present, total number of teeth present, and the need for extractions. Subjects also were asked about their perceived dental needs. A small proportion of subjects thought they needed restorations, periodontal treatment, or teeth replacement. Subjects generally were not able to define the extent of their treatment needs, but their self-perceptions of mouth appearance, chewing ability, and mouth health had some relationship to their oral health.

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Streptococcus mutans, lactobacilli, and caries experience in older adults.

This study investigated salivary levels of Streptococcus mutans, lactobacilli, and caries experience in a random sample of 448 black and 362 white older dentate adults living in North Carolina. Significant proportions of the participants had stimulated salivary flow rates less than 1.0 mL/min, salivary buffering capacity less than 4.0, S. mutans levels of 10(5) cfu/mL or more in stimulated whole saliva, or lactobacilli levels of 10(5) cfu/mL or more. Each of these factor levels could be considered, on a clinical basis, to increase caries risk. In general, people with higher levels of S. mutans or lactobacilli had more untreated coronal and root caries, but not greater total caries experience.

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