• 제목/요약/키워드: Mouth dryness

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The Change of Salivary Flow Rate according to Olfactory Stimulation

  • Noh, Hee;Im, Yeong-Gwan;Kim, Byung-Gook
    • Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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    • 제42권3호
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    • pp.62-71
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the rate of salivation before and after olfactory stimulation using BPO (black pepper oil) and then, to collect basic data for screening the possibility of introducing olfactory stimulus to prevent and improve dry mouth. Methods: The subjects in this study were 60 college students in Jeon-Nam province. The subjects were randomly divided into 3 groups; the BPO group (n=20), the lavender oil (LVO) group (n=20), and the distilled water (DW) group (n=20). The amount of whole saliva before and after olfactory stimulation was measured 14 times for a 4-week period. Results: In the BPO and LVO groups, the amount of whole saliva increased after the olfactory stimulation and it was most prominent in the BPO group (p<0.05). The difference of whole salivation was higher in the BPO group (p<0.05) and there was no significant difference in the salivary flow rate in the DW group. After 14 times of measurement for 4 weeks, the BPO and LVO groups showed an increase in salivary rate at an early stage compared without stimulation (p<0.05), but there was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the middle. Since the twelfth measurement, whole saliva secretion increased and maintained the elevated level (p<0.05). Conclusions: The olfactory stimulation using BPO may contribute to stimulating salivation. Further studies are needed for subjects with dry mouth symptoms. In the future, qualitative and quantitative studies should be conducted for people who complains about oral dryness.

노인의 구강건강상태와 전신건강의 상태 (The relationship of oral state and health condition among elderly people)

  • 원영순;진기남
    • 한국치위생학회지
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    • 제3권2호
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    • pp.157-168
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of oral state and health condition among elderly people. The subjects in this study were 220 senior citizens who were randomly selected from among dwellers in Eunpyeong-gu and Jongno-gu, Seoul. A survey was conducted by one-on-one interview to find out their oral state and health condition. The collected data were analyzed with SPSS 10.0 program, and variance analysis, correlation analysis and regression procedure were employed. The findings of this study were as follows: First, Regarding subjective oral health state, 52.3 percent of the elderly people, more than the half, considered their mouth to be in good health. The number of their mean remaining permanent teeth was 14.85, which was one of the indexes to indicate their objective oral state. Second, Concerning their abnormal oral health experience, 75 percent didn't feel that their masticatory force was good enough, and 55.9 percent felt pain in their teeth, 70.0 percent suffered from mouth dryness. Those fact showed that a lot of the elderly people felt there was something wrong with their oral cavity, and the unhealthy oral state made it difficult for them to eat food, as their masticatory force weakened and they couldn't get a good taste for food. Third, Those who viewed their oral cavity as healthy thought that they were in good shape, and there was a significant correlational relationship between their subjective oral and overall physical health states. Their own perception of oral state made a difference to their subjective health status, and the subjective oral health was significantly related to ADL as well, which implied that their ADL was different according to the way they looked at their own oral health status.

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코막힘으로 인해 양압기에 적응하지 못한 폐쇄성수면무호흡증 환자에서 시행된 코수술 1례 (A Case of Nasal Surgery for a Positive Airway Pressure-Intolerant OSAS Patient Due to Nasal Obstruction)

  • 정재현;선상우;홍승노;최지호
    • 수면정신생리
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    • 제23권2호
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    • pp.97-99
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    • 2016
  • Positive airway pressure (PAP) is currently recommended as a primary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and positively affects various subjective and objective parameters related to OSAS, such as the apnea-hypopnea index, excessive daytime sleepiness, and blood pressure. However, PAP also exhibits various adverse effects, including skin breakdown, pressure intolerance, claustrophobia, unintentional mask removal, mouth leaks, and dryness. Especially, unintentional mask removal due to nasal obstruction may result in poor PAP compliance. A 47-year-old male patient with severe OSAS who had low PAP compliance due to nasal obstruction underwent nasal surgery. After the surgery, nasal obstruction was corrected and the patient experienced improved PAP compliance (from 30.4% to 86.7%). This case demonstrates that nasal surgery may be useful for improving PAP compliance in OSAS patients with nasal obstruction.

노인의 삶의 질과 치아 수에 관한 체계적 문헌고찰 (Number of teeth and quality of life among the elderly: A systematic review)

  • 이나영;최희나;김한나
    • 한국치위생학회지
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    • 제20권5호
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    • pp.545-559
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    • 2020
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to systematically analyze and examine the relationship between the number of lost teeth and quality of life (QoL) among elderly. Methods: Papers published in Korean and English between 2000 and 2020 were searched. Relevant papers were selected by two independent readers according to predefined exclusion criteria. Quality assessment and consistency tests were conducted using ROBIS. Results: Twelve of the 854 studies were targeted, and the analysis confirmed that tooth loss was related to a decrease in the QoL in 11 studies. Tooth loss negatively affected the QoL among the elderly. However, one study indicated that the QoL and number of teeth were not related. Rather, dry mouth affected the QoL, and cavities caused by oral dryness led to tooth loss. Most of the selected studies indicated that the QoL of elderly individuals with a single tooth was higher than that of those with no teeth. Conclusions: This study provides strong evidence that tooth loss in the elderly is associated with impairment of QoL.

Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomographic sialography in the diagnosis and management of primary Sjögren syndrome: Report of 3 cases

  • Thomas, Nithin;Kaur, Aninditya;Reddy, Sujatha S.;Nagaraju, Rakesh;Nagi, Ravleen;Shankar, Vidya Gurram
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • 제51권2호
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    • pp.209-216
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    • 2021
  • Sjögren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands, predominantly the parotid and lacrimal glands, thereby resulting in oral and ocular dryness. It has been reported to occur most frequently in women between 40 and 50 years of age. Sjögren syndrome has an insidious onset, is slowly progressive, and presents a wide range of clinical manifestations, leading to delays or challenges in the diagnosis. Early diagnosis of this condition is essential to prevent the associated complications that affect patients' quality of life. This report presents 3 cases of Sjögren syndrome in female patients aged between 40 and 75 years who presented with complaints of persistent dry mouth and burning sensation. The cases highlight the diagnostic value of 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomographic sialography in the detection of salivary gland pathologies at an early stage.

Safety of hydroxyzine in the sedation of pediatric dental patients

  • Taegyeom, Kim;Keoungah, Kim;Seungoh, Kim;Jongbin, Kim
    • Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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    • 제22권6호
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    • pp.395-404
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    • 2022
  • Hydroxyzine is one of the most popular oral sedatives used in pediatric dentistry. This study aimed to investigate the safety and possible side effects of sedation using hydroxyzine in pediatric dentistry. "Hydroxyzine," "Dental sedation," "Child," and "Safety" and their associated synonyms were searched using the Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, KISS, KMBASE, and KoreaMed databases. Academic information and portals of DBpia and RISS were also perused. Altogether, 340 papers were found, among which a total of 24 papers were selected according to the detailed criteria. Nine studies used hydroxyzine as monotherapy, and 10 studies compared its safety when hydroxyzine used as multitherapy. In addition, seven studies employed a drug regimen wherein hydroxyzine was one of the components. All these studies revealed that the adverse events specific to hydroxyzine usage were drowsiness and dryness of the mouth, and that there were respiratory complications due to a synergistic reaction of hydroxyzine. Although classified as a histamine blocker, hydroxyzine with its sedative, antiemetic, anticonvulsant, and anticholinergic properties is an oral sedative available without serious adverse events, If the proper dosage of the drug is used and its synergistic effects with other drugs are ascertained in the route of administration.

Experiential treatment of ankylosing spondylitis using Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT)

  • Baek, Kyungsin
    • 셀메드
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    • 제12권3호
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    • pp.14.1-14.2
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    • 2022
  • Currently, a 70-year-old woman started suffering from S.I joint pain from 1973 and had severe pain in the S.I joint, wrist, and elbow from 1975 to 1977, and was diagnosed with spinal tuberculosis at a general hospital. From 1978 to 1987, she suffered from chronic fatigue and insomnia, and since January 1, 1988, she was unable to get up while lying down, suffering from whole body joint, muscle pain, and fibromyalgia. In May 1989, she was also diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis through genetic testing at the Catholic St. Mary's Hospital Rheumatology Department in Korea, and was treated with sulfasalazine, analgesic, and immunosuppressant, methotrexate, for 12 years until 1999, but none of the drugs eliminated the pain. She was hospitalized and discharged repeatedly, and continued to receive salt water poultice and exercise therapy at home, but was unable to move at all. In 2000, after biologic treatment with Remicade injection (Remsima®), she was able to walk and move, and after that, she was continuously prescribed biologics. From 2015 to 2019, Enbrel® (Etanercept) injection was prescribed once a week, but the symptoms such as severe pain (joint and muscle, fibromyalgia), scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome (dryness of eyes, nose and mouth), difficulty swallowing, chronic fatigue, and stiff body appeared. Around January 2018, hepatic indicators were high and lymphocytes became enlarged. However, most serious injuries were highly improved after the OCNT combination therapy using active phytonutrients, anthocyanin-fucoidan nanocomplex. Therefore, for patients with such experiences, OCNT treatment is proposed as an alternative.

근로자의 구강환경요인에 따른 구강세균 발생의 위험요인 (Risk factors for the development of oral bacteria in workers according to oral environment)

  • 홍민희
    • 한국산학기술학회논문지
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    • 제17권6호
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    • pp.537-545
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    • 2016
  • 본 연구는 구강환경요인을 살펴보고, 구강환경이 구강세균 검출에 미치는 위험요인 알아보고자 시행하였다. 연구기간은 2015년 2월 15일~ 2월 28일까지 성인 근로자 60명을 대상으로 조사하였다. 연구변수로는 안정시, 자극시 타액분비율, 타액완충능, 타액 pH, 설배와 설하 구강건조도, 구취 설태량을 측정하였다. 구강세균의 검출 유무를 확인하기 위하여 안정시 타액분비율의 gDNA를 추출하여 균을 검출하였다. 그 결과, S.mutans균은 흡연자 15배, 자극시, 안정시 타액분비율 1.3~1.6배 위험도가 더 높았으며, P.intermedia는 흡연자 13배, 설하 구강건조도 4.3배, 설태량 4배 TM7은 설하 구강건조도 5.5배 더 높은 위험도를 나타냈다. 구강 내 세균을 줄이기 위해서는 타액분비율을 촉진시키는 습관을 형성하고, 금연교육을 시행함이 중요하다고 본다. 또한 구강위생이 깨끗하고 관리가 잘되는 성인에서는 구강세균이 많이 줄어들고, 구강질환을 좀 더 예방할 수 있을 것이라 기대된다.

성인에서 구취인식도의 관련요인 분석 (Self-Reported Halitosis and the Associated Factors in Adults)

  • 이미라;최준선
    • 치위생과학회지
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    • 제13권2호
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    • pp.142-150
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    • 2013
  • 본 연구는 구취인식도와의 관련요인을 분석하고자 2010년 1월 7일부터 3월 14일까지 서울 및 경기지역에 거주하는 35세 이상에서 65세 미만의 성인 450명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였으며 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 인구사회학적 특성과 구취인식도의 관련성을 분석한 결과, 성별 등의 요인에 따라 구취인식도의 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 2. 주관적 구강건강상태와 구취인식도를 분석한 결과 전반적으로 구강건강상태가 좋지 않고, 보철치아가 있으며, 치주질환과 구강건조 증상을 인식한 집단에서 구취를 인식한 자가 더 많았다(p<0.05). 3. 건강행동 및 식습관과 구취인식도를 분석한 결과 하루 중 칫솔질 횟수가 2회 이하이고 간식 후 칫솔질을 시행하지 않으며 단 음식을 자주 섭취하는 집단에서 구취를 인식한 자가 더 많았다(p<0.05). 4. OHIP-14와 구취인식도를 분석한 결과, 삶의 질이 낮으며, 불편이나 통증 및 각종 능력저하를 많이 경험한 집단에서 구취를 인식한 자가 더 많았다(p<0.05). 또한 전반적으로 삶의 질이 낮은 집단에서 구취를 인식한 자가 많은 것으로 나타났다(p<0.05). 이상의 결과로 볼 때 구취인식도는 치주질환과 구강건조증상, 구강위생관리행동 및 삶의 질과 연관성이 있는 것으로 나타났으므로 치주질환 및 구강건조를 예방하고 구강위생관리행동의 강화는 구취를 예방하고 삶의 만족도를 향상시키는 데 크게 기여할 것으로 사료된다.

전타액분비율과 구강건조증의 관련요인 분석 (The Associated Factors with Whole Saliva Flow Rate and Xerostomia)

  • 박은선;최준선
    • 치위생과학회지
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    • 제12권2호
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    • pp.171-179
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    • 2012
  • 본 연구는 구강건조증과 전타액분비율과의 관련요인을 분석함으로써 건강인식도를 높이고, 삶의 질 향상 프로그램을 개발하는데 기초자료로 활용하고자 실시하였다. 2011년 1월 14일부터 2월 22일까지 경기 인천 지역에 거주하는 만 40세 이상의 성인 160명을 대상으로 설문조사와 비자극성, 자극성 전타액분비량을 측정하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 구강건조증 인식도와 전타액분비율과의 관련성을 분석한 결과 '구강건조의 완화를 위해 껌 사탕을 섭취'하는 집단에서 자극성 전타액분비율이 낮았다. 2. 중학교 졸업자와 사별(미혼) 집단에서 구강건조증을 더 많이 인식하고 있었다. 또한 중학교 졸업자는 고등학교 졸업자보다 비자극성 전타액분비율과 자극성 타액분비율이 더 낮았고, 여성은 남성보다 비자극성 전타액분비율이 낮았다. 3. 건강상태가 좋지 않으며 폐경 상태이고, 우울증 증상이 많으며, 치주질환 증상과 혀 작열감 등을 인식한 집단에서 구강건조증을 더 많이 인식하고 있었다. 또한 우울증의 증상이 많고 구취를 인식한 집단에서 비자극성 전타액분비율이 낮았다. 4. 삶의 만족도가 낮고 삶이 무의미하며 부정적 기분을 자주 인지하고, 구강건강과 관련된 삶의 질이 낮은 집단에서 구강건조증을 더 많이 인식하고 있었다. 또한 삶의 만족도가 낮고 삶이 무의미하며, 자신에 대한 만족도가 낮은 집단에서 자극성 전타액분비율이 더 낮았다. 이상의 결과로 볼 때, 전신건강과 구강건강인식도 및 삶의 질의 향상을 위하여 구강건조증과 타액분비의 저하는 조기에 예방하여야 하며, 삶의 질 향상 프로그램에 반드시 포함하여야 할 것으로 사료되었다.