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Open Date : 2020-01-20
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Author
TATSUMI, Hiroto Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oki Hospital, Okinoshima-cho, 685-0016, Japan
Nariai, Yoshiki
Description
Decreased masticatory function may cause gastrointestinal symptoms, leading to appetite loss. This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between oral health status and gastrointestinal symptoms. Two hundred and fifty-six Japanese subjects completed a questionnaire including the General Oral Health Assessment Index and Izumo scale, as well as provided data regarding gender, age, body mass index, daily brushing frequency, denture use, presence of family dentist, dental visits in the past year, alcohol consumption, smoking status, and hours of sleep. Significant differences were found in terms of gender, age, brushing frequency per day, hours of sleep, and the Izumo scale( reflux, pain, fullness, constipation, diarrhea). No significant differences in the other variables were found between the two groups. Multivariate analysis showed a significant correlation of the General Oral Health Assessment Index score with diarrhea. Overall, poor oral health-related quality of life may increase the likelihood of experiencing diarrhea.
Subject
gastrointestinal symptoms
general oral health assessment index
Izumo scale
oral healthrelated quality of life
Journal information
Shimane Journal of Medical Science 36 ( 2-3 ), 41 - 48 , 2019-12
Publisher
Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University
Rights
Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University
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