Prevention of tooth loss and dental pain for reducing the global burden of oral diseases

Abstract Aim The aims of the present study are to determine the causes and pattern of loss of permanent teeth among patients attending a dental teaching institution in southern India. Methods and Materials Data collected from patients attending the outpatient wing of the Sri Sankara Dental College, Kerala, during a three month period was used for the study. The cause for extraction was classified as follows: (1) caries and its sequelae, (2) periodontal disease, (3) orthodontic purposes, (4) impactions, (5) prosthodontic purposes, and (6) other reasons. Results A total of 1791 permanent teeth were extracted of which 708 (39.5%) teeth were extracted due to caries and its sequelae, 508 (28.4%) due to periodontal disease, 347 (19.4%) for orthodontic purposes, 29 (1.6%) due to impactions, 155 (8.7%) for prosthodontic purposes, and 44 (2.5%) for other reasons. Conclusion The results of the present study suggest caries and periodontal disease are the major causes of tooth mortality in the study population. Clinical Significance Data regarding the causes of tooth loss indirectly provides invaluable information on the pattern of oral health in a population which can be utilized for planning public health policies designed to address the burden of oral diseases. Citation Anand PS, Kuriakose S. Causes and Patterns of Loss of Permanent Teeth among Patients Attending a Dental Teaching Institution in South India. J Contemp Dent Pract [Internet]. 2009 Sept; 10(5). Available from: http://www. thejcdp.com/journal/view/causes-and-patterns-ofloss- of-permanent-teethamong-patients-attendinga-d.

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Association between dental pain and tooth loss with health-related quality of life

Medicine ◽

10.1097/md.0000000000004707 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 95 (35) ◽

pp. e4707 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Sung-Eun Yang ◽

Yong-Gyu Park ◽

Kyungdo Han ◽

Sin-Young Kim

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Tooth Loss ◽

Dental Pain ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

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The Neglected Global Burden of Chronic Oral Diseases

Journal of Dental Research ◽

10.1177/154405910608500501 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 85 (5) ◽

pp. 390-391 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

M.D. Mignogna ◽

S. Fedele

Keyword(s):

Global Burden ◽

Oral Diseases

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Individuals’ quality of life in periodontal maintenance therapy - critical literature review.

Journal Of Oral Research ◽

10.17126/joralres.2018.052 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (6) ◽

pp. 263-270

Author(s):

Amanda Almeida Costa ◽

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Fernando Oliveira Costa ◽

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Maintenance Therapy ◽

Tooth Loss ◽

Health Impact ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Periodontal Maintenance ◽

The Impact

Abstract: Oral health is an integral part of an individual’s general health, interfering with all dimensions of life: functional, aesthetic, psychological, social, physical, nutritional, and even psychosocial. Hence oral health is directly related to quality of life. Periodontitis is one of the most prevalent oral diseases and one of the major causes of tooth loss, impacting negatively on self-reported individuals’ quality of life. Periodontal maintenance therapy aims to effectively minimize the recurrence of periodontal disease, as well as the incidence of tooth loss. In periodontal literature, studies associated with quality of life indicators, presented in the form of questionnaires aimed at measuring the impact of periodontitis and tooth loss on self-reported individual’s quality of life, highlight the "Oral Impacts on Daily Performance" (OIDP) and "Oral Health Impact Profile" (OHIP). As such, this study presents a critical review of the literature and describes the impact of periodontal disease and tooth loss on the quality of life of patients undergoing periodontal maintenance therapy.

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Gambaran Kehilangan Gigi pada Mahasiswa Tahap Profesi Dokter Gigi

e-GIGI ◽

10.35790/eg.v9i2.37119 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 362

Author(s):

Juliatri Juliatri ◽

Pritartha S. Anindita

Keyword(s):

Periodontal Disease ◽

Tooth Loss ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Response Rate ◽

Dental Student ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Missing Teeth ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Level Of Understanding

Abstract: Tooth loss can occur due to various causes including caries and periodontal disease. Dental clerkship students are expected to have a good level of understanding of dental and oral health, therefore, they can prevent tooth loss due to dental and oral diseases such as caries or periodontal disease. This study was aimed to obtain the description of tooth loss among dental clerkship students at Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Gigi, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University (PSPDG FK Unsrat) Manado. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design using total sampling method. Data were collected by means of questionnaires containing the identity and status of respondents with tooth loss, and were analyzed to determine the frequency and distribution of tooth loss. Out of a total of 228 students, 156 students filled in the questionnaires with a response rate of 68.4%. The results showed that 103 or 66% of respondents experienced tooth loss of one or more teeth and the total number of all missing teeth were 240 teeth. Caries was the most prominent cause of tooth loss, as many as 144 teeth or 60%. Of the 240 missing teeth, 202 teeth were not replaced with dentures. In conclusion, the prevalence of tooth loss among dental clerkship students at PSPDG FK Unsrat was 66%. Caries was the most common cause of tooth loss. Most of the missing teeth were not replaced with dentures for various reasons.Keywords: tooth loss; dental student Abstrak: Kehilangan gigi dapat terjadi akibat berbagai hal di antaranya karies dan penyakit periodontal. Mahasiswa tahap profesi dokter gigi diharapkan memiliki tingkat pemahaman tentang kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang baik sehingga dapat mencegah kehilangan gigi yang disebabkan oleh penyakit gigi dan mulut seperti karies atau penyakit periodontal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kehilangan gigi pada mahasiswa tahap profesi dokter gigi di Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Gigi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi (PSPDG FK Unsrat) Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Penentuan sampel dengan metode total sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner yang berisi identitas dan status kehilangan gigi responden, dan dianalisis untuk mengetahui frekuensi dan distribusi kehilangan gigi responden. Dari total 228 mahasiswa, sebanyak 156 mahasiswa mengisi kuesioner dengan response rate sebesar 68,4%. Hasil penelitian menun-jukkan 103 atau 66% responden mengalami kehilangan satu atau lebih gigi dengan jumlah keseluruhan gigi yang hilang 240 gigi. Karies merupakan penyebab kehilangan gigi paling tinggi yaitu sebanyak 144 gigi atau 60%. Dari 240 gigi yang hilang, sebanyak 202 gigi tidak dibuatkan gigi tiruan. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah prevalensi kehilangan gigi pada mahasiswa tahap profesi PSPDG FK Unsrat sebesar 66%. Karies merupakan penyebab kehilangan gigi paling tinggi. Sebagian besar gigi yang hilang tidak dibuatkan gigi tiruan dengan berbagai alasan.Kata kunci: kehilangan gigi; mahasiswa kedokteran gigi

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Prevalence of dental disorders in pet dogs

Veterinární Medicína ◽

10.17221/5654-vetmed ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 50 (No. 11) ◽

pp. 496-505 ◽

Cited By ~ 43

Author(s):

M. Kyllar ◽

K. Witter

Keyword(s):

Tooth Loss ◽

Age Groups ◽

Tooth Wear ◽

Urban Region ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Pet Dogs ◽

Calculus Formation ◽

Dental Diseases ◽

Left And Right ◽

Upper Jaw

Oral disorders of the dog represent for veterinarians a medical challenge and an important field of interest from the economical point of view. Although many epidemiological studies on dental diseases in beagles bred under controlled conditions have been realized, information on frequency of these alterations in populations of pet dogs, especially in Central Europe, is far from complete. The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence of the most common oral diseases in dogs in a Czech urban region. A total number of 408 dogs, presented at a private Czech urban veterinary hospital for different reasons, were analyzed. Site specificity and severity of dental diseases were assessed using modified indexing systems. Dental alterations could be found in 348 out of 408 dogs (85.3%). The most frequent diseases were (i) periodontitis (60.0% of 408 dogs), (ii) calculus (61.3%), (iii) missing teeth (33.8%), and (iv) abnormal attrition (5.9%). Furthermore, single cases of caries, tumors and enamel hypoplasia could be observed. Periodontitis occurred preferentially in the upper jaw of small dogs and increased with age. The labial/buccal side of teeth was affected more severely than the lingual/palatinal side. Differences between left and right side could not be observed. Malocclusion and insufficient oral hygiene care seem to predispose to periodontitis. As periodontitis, dental calculus occurred preferentially in small dogs and increased with age. The prevalence of calculus formation did not differ between left and right side. However, the upper jaw showed a higher degree of affection than the mandible. On the labial/buccal side of the teeth, a thicker calculus layer could be observed than lingually/palatinally. Interestingly, the degree of calculus formation and of periodontitis did not correlate in all cases, supporting the hypothesis that supragingival calculus per se is not an irritant. The pattern of tooth loss was the same between left and right side and between upper and lower jaw. Most commonly, the first premolars were missing followed by incisors and other premolars and molars. Tooth loss for other reasons than periodontitis and single cases of tooth agenesis has not been detected in our study. (Abnormal) tooth wear was detected only in older dogs and affected mostly canines and premolars of large breeds. Age estimation based on dental attrition should be carried out with care, because tooth wear depends on keeping conditions and feeding of the dog. Our study confirmed the high prevalence of oral diseases in dogs. Veterinarians could improve the effectiveness of treatment concentrating their diagnostic efforts on age groups and types of teeth at highest risk, as assessed in this and other reports.

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Protein-Based Salivary Profiles as Novel Biomarkers for Oral Diseases

Disease Markers ◽

10.1155/2018/6141845 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Alejandro I. Lorenzo-Pouso ◽

Mario Pérez-Sayáns ◽

Susana B. Bravo ◽

Pía López-Jornet ◽

María García-Vence ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Molecular Biology ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Global Burden ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Biological Matrix ◽

Severe Periodontal Disease ◽

Novel Biomarkers ◽

Proteins And Peptides ◽

Untreated Dental Caries

The Global Burden of Oral Diseases affects 3.5 billion people worldwide, representing the number of people affected by the burden of untreated dental caries, severe periodontal disease, and edentulism. Thus, much more efforts in terms of diagnostics and treatments must be provided in the fight of these outcomes. In this sense, recently, the study of saliva as biological matrix has been identified as a new landmark initiative in the search of novel and useful biomarkers to prevent and diagnose these conditions. Specifically, saliva is a rich reservoir of different proteins and peptides and accessible due to recent advances in molecular biology and specially in targeted and unbiased proteomics technologies. Nonetheless, emerging barriers are an obstacle to the study of the salivary proteome in an effective way. This review aims at giving an overall perspective of salivary biomarkers identified in several oral diseases by means of molecular biology approaches.

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