Salivary flow rate, oral yeast colonization and dental status in institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly

Elderly people, especially those institutionalized in long-term care facilities, are at risk of various oral diseases. The aim of the study was to determine the incidence of hyposalivation and colonization/oral fungal infection of oral cavity with yeasts, as well as dental status in institutionalize...

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Main Authors: Irena Glažar, Miranda Muhvić Urek, Davor Kuiš, Jelena Prpić, Ivana Mišković, Daniela Kovačević Pavičić, Sonja Pezelj-Ribarić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sestre Milosrdnice University hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical Research 2016-01-01
Series:Acta Clinica Croatica
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Online Access:http://hrcak.srce.hr/file/254339