The first eletrocnic Journal of Otolaryngology in the world
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Year: 2022  Vol. 26   Num. 4  - Oct/Dec - (25º)
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742328
Section: Original Article
 
Prevalence of Oral Normal Variance in Healthy Elderly Patients: A Descriptive Study on Oral Pseudo-Lesions
Author(s):
Fatma Yasmin Mahdani, Adiastuti Endah Parmadiati, Diah Savitri Ernawati, Vint Erawati Suryanijaya, Candrika Ramya Inastu, Desiana Radithia, Nurina Febriyanti Ayuningtyas, Meircurius Dwi Condro Surboyo, Aulya Setyo Pratiwi, Riyan Iman Marsetyo
Key words:
elderly - fissured tongue - human & health - oral mucosa - pseudo lesion
Abstract:

Introduction The aging process in the elderly can change the condition of the oral cavity, regarding both clinical appearance and function. The oral mucosa becomes more susceptible to mechanical damage and irritant agents. Any changes in the oral mucosa, including normal variance, should be examined. This is especially true for the elderly, to improve oral health and prevent any abnormalities.

Objective To describe the prevalence of oral normal variance in healthy elderly patients.

Methods An observational descriptive study with a cross-sectional design with total sampling conducted from March to April 2020.

Results Among the 117 elderly patients who participated in this study, 58 were described as healthy without any comorbidities. From those subjects, there were 117 cases of normal variance in the oral mucosa. The three most prevalent issues were fissured tongue (93.1%), coated tongue (58.62%), and crenated tongue (27.59%).

Conclusion Fissured tongue is a normal variance of the oral mucosa that is commonly found in healthy elderly patients.

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