Frederic Denis1, Gérard Milleret2, Thomas Wallenhorst3, Maud Carpentier4, Nathalie Rude5, Benoit Trojak6. 1. Clinical Research Unit, La Chartreuse Psychiatric Centre, 1, boulevard Chanoine Kir, BP 23314, 21033 Dijon cedex, France; EA 481 Integrative Neurosciences and Clinical, University Hospital of Besançon, 25000 Besançon, France; Université Champagne Ardenne, faculté d'odontologie de Reims, département de santé publique, 2, rue du Général-Koenig, 51100 Reims, France. Electronic address: frederic.denis@chlcdijon.fr. 2. Clinical Research Unit, La Chartreuse Psychiatric Centre, 1, boulevard Chanoine Kir, BP 23314, 21033 Dijon cedex, France. 3. Department of Psychiatry, Robert Morlevat Hospital Center, 21140 Semur-en-Auxois, France. 4. Direction de la Recherche Clinique, University Hospital of Dijon, 21079 Dijon cedex, France. 5. EA 481 Integrative Neurosciences and Clinical, University Hospital of Besançon, 25000 Besançon, France. 6. University Hospital of Dijon, Department of Psychiatry and Addictology, 21079 Dijon, France.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status of a sample of patients with schizophrenia (PWS) in Côte d'Or region (France) and to determine the factors associated with dental status. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A multicenter cross-sectional descriptive study was performed. PWS were selected using a random stratified method. Dental status was investigated using the Decayed, Missing, or Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, based on 32 teeth. The Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S), the Xerostomia Index (XI) and the Global Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) for Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHrQoL) were recorded. RESULTS: Among the 302 persons identified, 109 were included (acceptance rate was 49.1%). Of these, 61.5% were men. The mean age was 46.8 years±12.0 years. The majority (78%) had completed a secondary education (SE). The mean duration of mental illness (DMI) was 17.9±9.4 years, and 55.5% were taking drugs. The mean DMFT was 16.6±8.1. There was a significant relationship between age, SE, oral health variables, medical conditions and OHrQoL. CONCLUSIONS: PWS describe a poor OHrQoL. The dental and hygiene index scores are poor. We observed a lack of brushing and of dental visit for these persons and a gap in oral health between PWS and general population.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status of a sample of patients with schizophrenia (PWS) in Côte d'Or region (France) and to determine the factors associated with dental status. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A multicenter cross-sectional descriptive study was performed. PWS were selected using a random stratified method. Dental status was investigated using the Decayed, Missing, or Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, based on 32 teeth. The Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S), the Xerostomia Index (XI) and the Global Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) for Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHrQoL) were recorded. RESULTS: Among the 302 persons identified, 109 were included (acceptance rate was 49.1%). Of these, 61.5% were men. The mean age was 46.8 years±12.0 years. The majority (78%) had completed a secondary education (SE). The mean duration of mental illness (DMI) was 17.9±9.4 years, and 55.5% were taking drugs. The mean DMFT was 16.6±8.1. There was a significant relationship between age, SE, oral health variables, medical conditions and OHrQoL. CONCLUSIONS:PWS describe a poor OHrQoL. The dental and hygiene index scores are poor. We observed a lack of brushing and of dental visit for these persons and a gap in oral health between PWS and general population.