ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS IN PATIENTS IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY

这项研究是一项记录口腔软组织的横断面调查 出现Perry Point VA的患者的病理改变 医疗中心，为期12个月。预计大约 在研究期间，将对1000名患者进行检查。病理学，即 不能被检查的牙医明确诊断 咨询了一位口腔病理学家。该计划的目标 研究是为了评估口腔软组织病变的患病率 在这个患者群体中，为了描述范围和严重程度 注意到的病理情况并评估由此产生的治疗需求 在这些情况下。信息也将从以下地址收集 现有的关于风险因素的记录，如牙齿修复。 医疗条件、药物以及烟酒的使用。

The study is a cross-sectional survey to document oral soft tissue pathologies occurring in patients presenting to the Perry Point VA Medical Center during a 12-month period. It is expected that about 1,000 patients will be examined during the study. Pathologies that cannot be definitively diagnosed by the examining dentist will be referred to a consultant oral pathologist. The objectives of the study are to estimate the prevalence of oral soft tissue lesions in this patient population, to characterize the range and severity of the pathologies noted and to assess treatment needs resulting from these conditions. Information will also be collected from existing records regarding risk factors such as dental prostheses. medical condition, medications, and use of tobacco and alcohol.