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The long-term effect on oral health and quality of life using a powered toothbrush in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. An intervention trial
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Health.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9148-9582
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Health.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0992-2362
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Health.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9870-8477
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Health.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4312-2246
2024 (English)In: Special Care in Dentistry: managing special patients, settings, and situations, ISSN 0275-1879, E-ISSN 1754-4505, Vol. 44, no 6, p. 1700-1708Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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Background: The number of older individuals with mild cognitive impairment and neurocognitive diseases is increasing, which may rapidly deteriorate oral health and Quality of life. Therefore, removing dental biofilm is essential for maintaining good oral health. The present study aimed to investigate whether introducing a powered toothbrush reduces the presence of dental plaque, bleeding on probing, and periodontal pockets ≥4 mm, leading to maintained or improved oral health and improved Quality of life in a group of older individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Methods: Two hundred and thirteen individuals aged 55 or older living without official home care with a Mini–Mental State Examination (MMSE) score between 20 and 28 and a history of memory problems in the previous 6 months were recruited and screened for the study. The individuals received a powered toothbrush and thorough instructions on how to use it. Clinical oral examinations, Quality of life examinations, and MMSE tests were conducted at baseline, 6, 12, and 24 months. The intervention group was compared to control groups at baseline and 24-month examination. It was divided into an MMSE high group with a score of more than 26 and an MMSE low group with a score of 26 and lower or decreasing two steps or more for 12 months. Results: PI, BOP, and PPD≥4 mm improved continuously in both MMSE groups during the 24 months of the study. The values for QoL-AD deteriorated over time, while the oral health-related Quality of life did not show any statistically significant changes. Conclusions: Introducing a powered toothbrush improved PI, BOP, and PPD≥4 mm over 24 months, even among individuals with low or declining MMSE scores. Improved oral health is associated with a preserved OHR-QoL. © 2024 The Author(s). Special Care in Dentistry published by Special Care Dentistry Association and Wiley Periodicals LLC.

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John Wiley & Sons, 2024. Vol. 44, no 6, p. 1700-1708
Keywords [en]
mild cognitive impairment, oral health, powered toothbrush, quality of life
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Dentistry
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URN: urn:nbn:se:bth-26767DOI: 10.1111/scd.13040ISI: 001269200200001PubMedID: 38994574Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85198070408OAI: oai:DiVA.org:bth-26767DiVA, id: diva2:1887435
Available from: 2024-08-08 Created: 2024-08-08 Last updated: 2024-11-22Bibliographically approved
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1. Improving Oral Health Assisted by Smart Powered Toothbrushes and Exploring Their Role in Innovative Health Technology
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Improving Oral Health Assisted by Smart Powered Toothbrushes and Exploring Their Role in Innovative Health Technology
2024 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
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Maintaining good oral health is critical to healthy aging, as cognitive decline often accelerates the deterioration of oral health. Conversely, poor oral health can exacerbate cognitive decline. The thesis examines if introducing a powered toothbrush could prevent the deterioration of oral health in older individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and maintain a good quality of life. Another aim was to evaluate the actual use and the possibility of using the powered toothbrush as a carrier for other health sensors. From an interdisciplinary perspective, it examines technology's direct and indirect impact on oral health, which aligns with the  World  Health  Organization's definition of  applied health  technology. Maintaining oral health is critical in a growing aging population and with the increased incidence of MCI. The thesis includes four sub-studies. A pilot study was conducted on healthy adults, where core body temperature was assessed with a sensor attached to the toothbrush. For study I-III, two hundred and thirteen participants who met specific criteria such as age, memory problems, and cognitive levels were initially recruited. Oral health data with medical, cognitive, and quality of life assessments were collected over two years, with visits scheduled every six months. Ethical considerations followed the Declaration of Helsinki, which emphasized informed consent, participant autonomy, and dignity protection, which are particularly important for vulnerable populations such as individuals with MCI. This thesis shows that it is possible to maintain and improve oral health measured by Plaque Index (PI), Bleeding on Probing (BOP), and Periodontal Pocket depth 4mm or deeper (PPD≥4 mm) in a group of older individuals with MCI for at least 24 months. The results underline the potential of smart toothbrushes as tools for improved oral health and as carriers of sensors for health monitoring.

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Karlskrona: Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, 2024
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Blekinge Institute of Technology Doctoral Dissertation Series, ISSN 1653-2090 ; 2024:13
Keywords
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Smart Powered Toothbrush, Oral Health, Health Monitoring Sensors
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Dentistry
Research subject
Applied Health Technology
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urn:nbn:se:bth-26839 (URN)978-91-7295-486-1 (ISBN)
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2024-11-07, J 1630, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, Karlskrona, 10:00 (Swedish)
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