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Oral hygiene levels and periodontal disease prevalence among residents with mental retardation at various residential settings
Author(s) -
Thornton John B.,
AlZahid Suad,
Campbell Vincent A.,
Marchetti Allen,
Bradley Edwin L.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1989.tb01185.x
Subject(s) - medicine , oral hygiene , periodontal disease , significant difference , mental hygiene , mental disease , environmental health , dentistry , gerontology , mental health , psychiatry
This pilot study compared oral hygiene levels and periodontal disease prevalence among residents with mental retardation in a large traditional state institution, a small regional facility, and community group homes. Plaque scores and periodontal disease levels were high in all groups. However, there was a significant difference ( P <0.05) among the group home residents, who had lower scores, than the other groups. These results indicate that preventive dental programs are necessary in new residential settings for individuals with mental retardation.