Abstract
The purpose of this study was to survey the oral conditions of the severely disabled patients in Tokyo Metropolitan Higashiyamato Medical Center for the Severely Disabled.
Their teeth, occlusal conditions, and kinds of prosthodontic treatment were recorded and analyzed for 90 inpatients who underwent treatment at the dental clinic of this center.
The results were as follows:
1. The DMFT-index of the patients was 14.91 and its national average was 15.15, which showed little difference. However, the numbers of untreated teeth and missing teeth of a patient were larger than those of the national average.
2. Bruxism was recognized in 21.1% of the patients.
3. Maxillary protrusion was recognized in 32.2% of the patients.
4. Removable prostheses were not applicable to the patients. Fixed prostheses were effective because of preventing of accidental swallowing.
5. More than 90% of the patients did not have chief complaints, but their family and physician did. It is desirable and important to consult with their family and physician about dental treatment of patients.
