scholarly journals LASER - A RAY OF HOPE IN PERIODONTICS - A REVIEW ARTICLE

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (03) ◽  
pp. 138-142
Author(s):  
Amitha Ramesh ◽  
Rahul Bhandary ◽  
Biju Thomas ◽  
Sheehan R. Dsouza
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Ruby Laser ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Periodontal Therapy ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Implant Treatment

AbstractLasers have revolutionised dental treatment since three and a half decades of the twentieth century. Theodore maiman in 1960 invented the ruby laser, since then laser is one of the most captivating technologies in dental practice. Lasers have been used in initial periodontal therapy, surgery, and also in implant treatment. Further research is necessary so that laser can become a part of the dental armamentarium. This paper gives an insight to laser in Periodontics

scholarly journals Dental implant care and trouble among dependent patients based on the questionnaire survey among Japanese dental practitioners

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuji Sato ◽  
Shigeto Koyama ◽  
Chikahiro Ohkubo ◽  
Shin Ogura ◽  
Ryutaro Kamijo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Japanese Society ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Actual State ◽  
Treatment Type ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Care Problems ◽  
Implant Treatment

Abstract Background Self-care and professional care of implants may prove difficult for elderly people who require nursing care. However, the actual state of care and problems remains unknown. In this study, we investigated the actual state of implant problems in elderly people living in their own home or in a nursing home who received visiting dental treatment. Methods We mailed questionnaire survey forms to 2339 representatives or specialists who were members of the Japanese Society of Oral Implantology, the Japanese Society of Gerodontology or the Japan Prosthodontic Society. We narrowed down the respondents to those who provided visiting dental treatment, and analyzed the actual state of implants observed during visiting dental treatment (type, care, problems, countermeasures, etc.). Results Of the 924 dentists who responded to the questionnaire survey, 291 (22%) provided visiting dental treatment. While the majority of implant types encountered in the previous 12 months were root-form implants, there were still a certain number of blade and subperiosteal implants. Daily implant care involved mostly cleaning with a toothbrush + auxiliary tools. The most frequent implant problems encountered in the past were difficulty in cleaning and peri-implantitis. Medication and antiphlogistic treatment were most frequently adopted as countermeasures to implant problems, followed by observation. When we classified the results into those for the dentists who provided implant treatment and those for the dentists who did not, we found that many of the dentists who did not provide implant treatment opted for observation or medication, while those who provided implant treatment also implemented removal of superstructure, retightening of screws, repair and so forth. Conclusions We found that many of the implant troubles encountered by dentists who provided visiting dental care were difficulty in cleaning or peri-implantitis, and that the actions taken against these troubles varied depending on the experience of the dentist performing the implant treatment. Our study also revealed that dentists who provide visiting dental care need to acquire knowledge and skills of implant treatment, to have actions prepared in case they encounter such cases, or to closely coordinate with dentists who specialize in implants.

scholarly journals Accuracy of guided surgery using the silicon impression and digital impression method for the mandibular free end: a comparative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Koudai Nagata ◽  
Kei Fuchigami ◽  
Noriyuki Hoshi ◽  
Mihoko Atsumi ◽  
Katsuhiko Kimoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Digital Impression ◽  
Angular Deviation ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
3D Scanner ◽  
Surgical Guide ◽  
Guided Surgery ◽  
Guide Plate ◽  
Implant Treatment

Abstract Background Implant treatment using guided surgery is becoming widespread in clinical dental practice. Furthermore, the development of digital technology has enabled the use of intraoral scanners (IOSs) to fabricate surgical guide plates. The objective of this study was to compare the accuracy of guided surgery using the silicone impression method with a three-dimensional (3D) scanner and the digital impression method with IOS for one side of the mandibular free end. In addition, we compared the accuracy of tooth-supported vs tooth/mucosa-supported surgical guide plates. Results The accuracy of the tooth-supported surgical guide plate using the new IOS method instead of the method of obtaining impressions with conventional silicone resulted in better measurements of 3D deviation at the crest, 3D deviation at the apex, and angular deviation. In terms of the accuracy of the tooth/mucosa-supported surgical guide plate, there were no significant differences in all measurements. The surgical guide plate using an IOS and the tooth/mucosa-supported surgical guide plate may enable more accurate guided surgery. Conclusion Tooth/mucosa-supported guided surgery involving preparation with an IOS may result in more accurate implant surgery.

Development of a Questionnaire to Measure Concern for Dental Appearance

2001 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 425-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Frazer ◽  
Stan Lindsay
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Statistical Regression ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Dental Appearance ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Larger Sample

100 adults, selected for cosmetic dental treatment in a general dental practice, completed a 42-item questionnaire designed, on the basis of previous research and the author's clinical experience, to measure concern for dental appearance. This had high internal consistency and was reduced to a questionnaire of 23 items with internal consistency shown by a standardised Cronbach alpha of .84. An exploratory factor analysis with varimax rotation identified six factors, the main one appearing to be a measure of concern for dental appearance. The high internal consistency suggests that the total score for the revised questionnaire is a measure of a construct, concern for dental appearance. Although the simplest measure of that may be contained in the items for the first factor, a much larger sample would be necessary to confirm the complex factor structure and so the questionnaire's total score is probably the more reliable measure at present. A study is summarised showing that the total score provides a measure that, in statistical regression analysis, may predict the intentions of adults to take care of the appearance of their teeth.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON PATIENTS' ATTITUDE TOWARDS THEIR DENTAL NEEDS

2021 ◽  
pp. 63-65
Author(s):  
Sonia Khatri ◽  
Indiresha H Narayana ◽  
Soumyadeep Ghosh ◽  
Kavimalar Kavimalar ◽  
Arbiya Anjum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Dental Setting ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Dental Needs

The Covid-19 has changed the life of the entire world and its wave has affected all elds of medicine and dentistry. The concern about coronavirus transmission and dental practice has been widely recognized around the world.The purpose of this survey was to investigate the inuence of coronavirus disease on patients' views with regards to their dental treatment requirements. Materials and methods: It is a cross-sectional survey conducted over 430 patients seeking dental treatment in Ramaiah dental college and hospital Bangalore, Karnataka, India. This survey has been conducted through electronic communication applications such as WhatsApp and Gmail, for three months. A structured and validated questionnaire was administered to the study subjects. Collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics. Results:Atotal of 1000 patients were selected for the survey, in this only 43% of subjects completed the survey. Out of 430 responses, 50.1% of the subjects had dental problems. 38.3% of subjects expressed the unavailability of dental clinics and hospitals during Covid-19, 31.4% unavailability of the dentist. Of the 42.9% of patients who visited the dental clinic during the covid-19 pandemic, 38% of subjects observed the increase in treatment cost, only 30.5% of subjects were provided with emergency treatment. The majority of subjects (75.7%) expressed that dentists are practicing good precautionary measures such as wearing PPE kits, mouth masks etc. Conclusion: During the coronavirus pandemic, the patients demonstrated good knowledge and an optimistic attitude towards the precautionary modications in regard to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the dental setting.

Enhancing Student Productivity Using a Creativity Tutorial

2011 ◽  
pp. 915-923
Author(s):  
Monty McNair ◽  
Caroline Howard ◽  
Paul Watkins ◽  
Indira Guzman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
21St Century ◽  
The United States ◽  
Harvard Business Review ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Central Axis ◽  
Creative Talent ◽  
Society Today

Survival in the 21st century marketplace often depends on the creativity of organizational employees (Beckett, 1992; Hermann, 1993; Johnson, 1992; Kanter, 1982). Many historians attribute the emergence of the United States (US) as a twentieth century superpower to the creativity of its population (Florida, 2005; Ehrlich, 2007). They warn that the United States may be losing its dominance due to declines in the ability to attract and sustain human capital including the creative talent critical for innovation (Florida, 2004; Florida, 2005; Ehrlich, 2007). In his Harvard Business Review article, America’s Looming Creativity Crisis, Richard Florida of Carnegie Mellon describes the importance of creativity to the wealth of a society: “Today, the terms of competition revolve around a central axis: a nation’s ability to mobilize, attract and retain human creative talent.“ In other words, nations and their citizens depend on the creativity of their residents to ensure their economic prosperity.

scholarly journals The impact of implant treatment on oral health related quality of life in a private dental practice: a prospective cohort study

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathieu Fillion ◽  
Dominique Aubazac ◽  
Marion Bessadet ◽  
Marlène Allègre ◽  
Emmanuel Nicolas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Implant Treatment

Can patients detect hazardous dental practice? A patient complaint study

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora Hiivala ◽  
Helena Mussalo-Rauhamaa ◽  
Heikki Murtomaa
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Risk Indicators ◽  
Study Patient ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Patient Complaints ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Safety Incident

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to: determine the prevalence and distribution of patient/family-generated, dentistry-related complaints to Regional State Administrative Agencies (AVIs) and the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira) in Finland from 2000 to 2011, study patient/family safety incident experiences and other reasons for complaints, assess complaint validity and evaluate factors associated with disciplinary processes against dentists. Design/methodology/approach – Data included closed cases handled by AVIs and Valvira (2000-2011) against dental practitioners or dental practice units (n=782). The authors analysed the complaints distribution and examined the antecedent factors and circumstances. Findings – This study demonstrated that patients/families can detect many dental treatment hazards, substandard processes and even serious safety risks rather well. The investigation processes revealed some physical harm or potential patient safety (PS) risks in more than half the alleged cases. Many complaints accumulated against certain individuals and statistically significant positive correlations were found between some patient/family complaints, dentist-specific variables and disciplinary actions. Practical implications – Patient/family-generated complaints must be taken seriously and seen as relatively good safety risk indicators. However, more knowledge on how patients might cooperate with dental care providers to prevent errors is needed. Originality/value – This work provides a unique opportunity to learn from several dentistry-related patient complaints. Despite some limitations, patient complaints appear to be useful as a complementary source together with other PS study methods.

scholarly journals STUDY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS IN COMPARISON OF INCOME AND EXPENSES OF DENTAL PRACTICE BY TYPE OF TREATMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (34) ◽  
Author(s):  
V.S SERIKOV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Materials ◽  
Medical Insurance ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Economic Significance ◽  
Dental Clinics

Currently, the number of private dental clinics is growing. However, there is also mandatory medical insurance for free dental care. The purpose of this study is to study the costs of health insurance in comparison of income and expenses of dental practice by type of treatment. The study examined all medical expenses for dental care, purchase of dental materials, depending on the type of dental treatment. The economic significance of expenses and revenues for dental materials was calculated depending on the type of treatment, as well as the optimal amount of remuneration for employees. In our study, regular dental examinations are covered by insurance, since patients who visit dental clinics for regular dental examinations carry out preventive measures at the expense of mandatory medical insurance. In the course of the study, we calculated the economic significance of preventive measures and the cost-effectiveness of dental care. Thus, early diagnostics of dental pathology and high-quality provision of dental services at the early stages under the mandatory medical insurance policy are effective for improving the entire management balance of dental clinics.

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