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Needs in screening cardiovascular parameters during dental care in the elderly.

Needs in screening cardiovascular parameters during dental care in the elderly.

Authors :
Nicolas E
Lassauzay C
Pickering G
Croze J
Hennequin M
Source :
Aging Clinical & Experimental Research; Jun2008, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p272-276, 5p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

AIMS: The aim of this study was to compare physiological reactivity during oral care between elderly and young subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Heart rate (HR), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP) and blood oxygen saturation (SPO2) were recorded seven times during two consecutive dental impression sessions in 31 complete denture wearers (aged 60.7+/-11.44 yrs) and 31 young subjects (aged 21.8+/-1.5 yrs). Subjects also reported pain and anxiety on a visual analogue scale. RESULTS: In the group of young subjects, SBP and DBP increased after the first impression and remained unchanged after the second. In the group of elderly persons, SBP and DBP increased significantly during both first and second dental impressions. Intergroup comparisons showed a longer-term relative increase in SBP and DBP in the group of elderly subjects. CONCLUSIONS: These results emphasize the need to screen cardiovascular parameters during dental care in elderly subjects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15940667
Volume :
20
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Aging Clinical & Experimental Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
105646191
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03324768