Plaque cleaning apparatus using dental acrylic 3-D printing technique by micro-mist injection for elderly and disabled

Professor Tsoi, Kit Hon   (Project Coordinator (PC))

Professor Sasaki Keiichi   (Co-Investigator)

Dr Kawai Taisuke   (Co-Investigator)

Dr Murbay Sukhdeep   (Co-Investigator)

Professor Jung Han Sung   (Co-Investigator)

Dr Luk Wai Kuen   (Co-Investigator)

Mr Laosuwan Kittipong   (Co-Investigator)

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2019-01-01

2021-12-31

3514000

Plaque cleaning apparatus using dental acrylic 3-D printing technique by micro-mist injection for elderly and disabled

dental acrylic 3-D printing technique, elderly and disabled, micro-mist injection, Plaque cleaning apparatus

Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health

ITB/FBL/6020/18/S

Innovation and Technology Fund for Better Living (FBL)

2018

Completed

- This project aims to develop a safe, simple device to help elderly or disable patients cleaning their mouth effectively. - Oral health is essential to general health and well-being at every stage of life. A healthy mouth enables not only nutrition of the physical body, but also enhances social interaction and promotes self-esteem and feelings of well-being. - Oral conditions have an impact on overall health and disease. Bacteria from the mouth can cause infection in other parts of the body when the immune system has been compromised by disease or medical treatments. - Maintaining a clean and comfortable oral cavity helps the geriatric patients to recover and reduces the risk of their health declining. The patients will be able to communicate better, eat more easily and will maintain dignity. - The prevalence of Dysphagia in those above 65 years is estimated at 15% and increases significantly to as high as 70% in patients with cerebrovascular disease. Dysphagia increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia and is an important cause of morbidity and recurrent hospital admissions in older patients. Mortality rates can be as high as 65%. - The mouth guard device will effectively remove the oral plaque, source of infection with micro-scale mist. Utilizing the micro-scale mist will reduce chance of aspiration in elderly or disable people as there are small amount of liquid gather in oral cavity.