Cleft Lip/Palate in Tanzanian Children and Its Relationship with Socio-Demographic Factors and Oral-Health Status

Objective: To assess the oral health knowledge of mothers of children with cleft lip and/or palate, analyzing the practical application of this information on the basis of the oral hygiene of the children and caries prevalence of mothers and children. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Pediatric Dentistry sector of the Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies. Patients: Mothers (n = 300) and their children with cleft lip and/or palate, ages 3 years to 5 years 6 months. Materials and Methods: An interview with questions related to dietary habits and oral health knowledge and habits was conducted. Children and their mothers also were evaluated by intraoral clinical examination. Results: Of the mothers, 47.3% displayed poor oral health status (Group A) and 52.7% had a satisfactory oral health status (Group B). Children in Group A presented a mean dmft of 6.0, whereas children in Group B had a mean dmft of 5.6. No significant differences were observed between groups. Mothers demonstrated a reasonable knowledge on prevention of dental caries and oral hygiene. Conclusion: Even though the mothers interviewed had some knowledge on the causes and prevention of dental caries, other factors should be regarded as relevant in the caries process.

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Effects of Lingual and Palatal Site Toothbrushing on Periodontal Disease in the Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18105067 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (10) ◽

pp. 5067

Author(s):

Byung-Ik Yang ◽

Ji-A Park ◽

Jae-Young Lee ◽

Bo-Hyoung Jin

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Periodontal Health ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Related ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

(1) Background: To analyze the association between periodontal health status and daily oral health activities including lingual and palatal site toothbrushing. (2) Methods: One hundred and fifty Korean elderly people aged >65 years participated in the study. Clinical examination regarding oral health status, including periodontal health status, was evaluated, and data on the oral health activities, socio-demographic factors, and systemic health-related factors were obtained using a questionnaire. Statistical analyses assessed the differences of periodontal health status according to daily oral health activities, including lingual and palatal site toothbrushing. (3) Results: Oral health activities including lingual and palatal site toothbrushing, frequency of toothbrushing, use of an interdental toothbrush, dietary patterns, and activity dependence correlated with bleeding on probing (BOP) and periodontitis. After adjusting for covariates, the prevalence of periodontitis was lower in the group where the inner surfaces of the teeth were partially or wholly cleaned than in the group without such cleaning. High BOP was significantly associated with the brushing of the inner surfaces of teeth. (4) Conclusions: Lingual and palatal site toothbrushing was associated with good periodontal health status in the elderly; the importance of brushing the inner surfaces of teeth should be emphasized for them and their caregivers.

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Impact of demographic factors, obesity, and oral health status on self-esteem among school-going children in United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study

Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry ◽

10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_422_19 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 329

Author(s):

VelloreK Gopinath ◽

ForooghAbdalla Khadri ◽

MarkP Hector ◽

ElizabethS Davenport

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

United Arab Emirates ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Oral Health Status of Individuals with Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate or Both in a Nigerian Population

Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/mjms.1857-5773.2011.0175 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 265-270 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Idowu Olusegun Fadeyibi ◽

Modupeore Ekua Sorunke ◽

Olubunmi Olufunmilayo Onigbinde ◽

Victor Olabode Ogunbanjo ◽

Babatunde Ogunbiyi Ogunbanjo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Cleft Palate ◽

Cleft Lip ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Nigerian Population

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ASSESSEMENT OF ORAL HEALTH STATUS OF CHILDREN WITH CLEFT LIP AND/OR PALATE IN THUA THIEN HUE PROVINCE

Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy ◽

10.34071/jmp.2015.3.10 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 66-71

Author(s):

Van Minh Nguyen ◽

Hong Loi Nguyen

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Cleft Lip ◽

Cleft Lip And Palate ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Dental Health ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Gingival Index

Objective: to assess the dental health and oral hygiene status of subjects with cleft lip and/or palate. Methods: dental and gingival examinations were carried out in 105 children with cleft, using standard dental indices dmft and DMFT. Plaque and gingival indices were scored using the indices of Loe and Silness. Results: the prevalence of dental caries was significantly higher in children with cleft (71.34%) than children without cleft in both deciduous and permanent teeth. The dmft and DMFT indices ware highest in children with CLP (4.21±3.68; 3.55±3.24). Similary, plaque accumulation and gingivitis were significant higher in CL, CLP patients (3.29±1.28; 3.23±1.54) compared with CP patients (2.38±1.74). Conclusion: Cleft patients had higher prevalence of caries and poorer oral hygiene than patients without cleft. The severity of cleft affected on the oral health status. These findings not only provide a baseline for oral health status but also emphasize the need for preventive measures. Key words: cleft lip, cleft palate, cleft lip and palate, dmft, DMFT, plaque and gingival index

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