[The characteristic of oral status and dental treatment of leprosy sequelae patients].

Abstract

The leprosy sequelae especially the handicap of eyes and hands makes difficult to maintain the oral health status. So, leprosy sequelae patients are controlling themselves by creative and original methods. However even such efforts have hardly reached the level to stop of caries and periodontal disease. More support is required in order for them to maintain the oral health status. Therefore, in National Sanatorium Nagashima Aiseien, we started the periodic preventive system containing oral check-up, mouth cleaning, and early detection early treatment 15 years before. It is the report about this activity. First, the leprosy sequelae handicap which makes oral control difficult is described. Secondly, our periodic preventive system in National Sanatorium Nagashima Aiseien is explained. In order to evaluate this activity, the number of patients and the contents of dental treatment were compared. Furthermore, the number of remaining teeth was compared with the adult Japanese. Our periodic preventive system was received and they have many remaining teeth now. It is sure that this activity for 15 years was successful.