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

这项研究是一项横断面调查，以记录口腔软组织 出现在佩里角VA的患者中的病理 在12个月的时间里，医疗中心。 预计约 研究期间将对1,000名患者进行检查。 病理学， 不能由检查牙医明确诊断， 一位口腔病理学家的顾问 的目标 研究的目的是估计口腔软组织病变的患病率， 在该患者人群中，为了表征 并评估由此产生的治疗需求 从这些条件。 信息也将从 关于风险因素的现有记录，如假牙。 医疗条件，药物，以及烟草和酒精的使用。

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.