Ozone Therapy in the Prevention of Dental Plaque Formation in Dogs

This study aims to assess ozonized mineral oil ointment application as an antiplaque therapy for dogs. Domestic healthy dogs received dental scaling and polishing under general anesthesia. Under standard feeding and homecare during 7 days, 20 dogs were randomly placed into 2 different groups for dental treatment. The control group (CG) was given a single placebo application and the ozone group (O3G) received daily ozonized ointment application. The average age (CG = 4.4; O3G = 5.7 years old), body weight (CG = 15.7; O3G = 15.3 kg) and the gingivitis index obtained on the first day (D0) allowed initial homogeneity between the groups. The dental plaque index, including clinical and computerized analysis on the seventh day, was obtained from the buccal aspect of specific dental locations. Both analyses revealed significant statistical association between daily application of ozone and antiplaque effect. There was no evidence of toxicity during the study. These results suggest that ozone therapy may be an efficient adjuvant to conventional periodontal treatment in decreasing initial dental plaque formation.

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Reduced Dental Plaque Formation in Dogs Drinking a Solution Containing Natural Antimicrobial Herbal Enzymes and Organic Matcha Green Tea

Scientifica ◽

10.1155/2016/2183623 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michael I. Lindinger

Keyword(s):

Green Tea ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Oral Care ◽

Plaque Formation ◽

Plaque Index ◽

Control Group ◽

Treatment Groups ◽

Household Water ◽

Healthy Dogs ◽

Multicenter Clinical Study

The results of an exploratory, multicenter clinical study confirmed the hypothesis that a novel, natural, and safe oral care product (OCP) reduced the rate of plaque formation on teeth of dogs consuming the OCP (antimicrobial plant-derived enzymes, organic matcha green tea, cultured dextrose, sodium bicarbonate, and ascorbic acid) compared to controls. Healthy dogs without periodontitis, of varying breeds, sex, and age, were recruited and enrolled, using nonrandomized stratification methods, into a control and treatment groups. Treatment group dogs drank only water into which OCP was suspended, for 28 days. Control group dogs drank their normal household water. On day 0 all teeth were cleaned by a veterinarian and gingivitis was assessed. On days 14, 21, and 28 plaque index, plaque thickness, gingivitis, freshness of breath, and general health were assessed. Over the 28 days of study, dogs on the OCP had significant reduction in plaque index and plaque thickness compared to controls. By day 14 OCP reduced plaque formation by 37%; the 28-day reduction in plaque index and coverage averaged 22% with no measurable gingivitis or calculus.Conclusion. Using the OCP attenuated dental plaque formation when consumed as normal drinking water and in the absence of other modes of oral care.

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Pengaruh Pasta Gigi yang Mengandung Katekin Gambir (Uncaria gambir Roxb) Terhadap Penurunan Indeks Plak Gigi

Andalas Dental Journal ◽

10.25077/adj.v8i2.144 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 57-63

Author(s):

Cimi Ilmiawati ◽

Nurhayati Nurhayati ◽

Bambang Bambang

Keyword(s):

Dental Plaque ◽

T Test ◽

Plaque Index ◽

Control Group ◽

Test Results ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

Plaque Control ◽

Dental Plaque Index

Background: Dental plaque is a soft, structured, calcified layer of bacteria that accumulates and attaches to the surface of the tooth. Efforts are made to eliminate and prevent plaque on the surface of the tooth by plaque control. Plaque control can be done mechanically, chemically, or a combination of both. Chemical control is done by using toothpaste. Catechin gambier toothpaste are polyphenolic compounds that have antibacterial activity which can prevent adhesion, inhibit the enzyme activity of glucosyltransferase and kills plaque forming bacteria. Objective: To determine the effect of catechin gambier on decreasing dental plaque index. Methods: This study is a true experimental study with pre-test and post-test control group design, conducted in March – April 2019. The subjects of this study were 44 students of Faculty of Dentistry, Andalas University. The subjects were divided into two groups, one group used catechin gambier toothpaste and an control group used placebo. Plaque index was calculated using an Turesky-Gilmore-Glickman of Quingley-Hein. Data was analyzed by t-test. Results: Average of dental plaque index in treatment group was higher than placebo group. Independent t-test showed that there was significant difference of dental plaque index beetwen two groups (p<0,001). Conclusion: Catechin gambier toothpaste can reduce dental plaque index.

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The influence of tooth brushing supervision on the dental plaque index and toothbrush wear in preschool children

Revista de Odontologia da UNESP ◽

10.1590/s1807-25772013000600003 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 42 (6) ◽

pp. 408-413 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Letícia Maíra Wambier ◽

Gisele Dias ◽

Priscila Bittar ◽

Márcia Thaís Pochapski ◽

Denise Stadler Wambier ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dental Plaque ◽

Tooth Brushing ◽

Plaque Index ◽

Control Group ◽

Direct Supervision ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Puppet Theater ◽

T1 And T2 ◽

Dental Plaque Index ◽

Toothbrush Wear

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of tooth brushing supervision in one or more sessions on dental plaque removal and toothbrush wear. MATERIAL AND METHOD: 3- to 5-year-old children received new toothbrushes and attended a puppet theater about oral health. Forty-nine children were randomly selected and divided into 3 groups (GI=20; GII=14; GIII=14). Fones' brushing method was demonstrated to the GI and GII groups to evaluate the following: the professional direct supervision and tooth brushing training in five sessions (GI), the professional direct supervision and a one-training session (GII) and the puppet theater influence only (GIII-control group). The dental plaque index (IPL) was recorded at baseline (T0), after 24 days (T1) and after 46 days (T2) and toothbrush wear (ID) was recorded on T1 and T2. The Kruskal-Wallis test and the Friedman test (IPL), as well as the one-way ANOVA and the paired Student's t-test (ID) (p<0.05) were employed to analyze the data. RESULT: GI showed a significant difference from the others groups in T1 and T2 (p<0.01).The index of toothbrush wear increased (p<0.0001) from 24 days (0.52±0.35mm) to 46 days (0.90±0.48mm), but there was no significant association between toothbrush wear and plaque index for T1 (r=0.230-p= 0.116) as well as for T2 (r=0.226-p=0.121). CONCLUSION: The multiple sessions of professional supervision were effective to reduce the dental plaque index, which was not influenced by toothbrush wear, showing continuous oral hygiene motivation needs.

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EFEKTIVITAS BERKUMUR DENGAN LARUTAN INFUSUM KISMIS (VITIS VINIFERA L) TERHADAP PENURUNAN INDEKS PLAK GIGI

Andalas Dental Journal ◽

10.25077/adj.v3i1.32 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 17-24

Author(s):

Elyasina Elyasina ◽

Rizanda Machmud ◽

Murniwati Murniwati

Keyword(s):

Vitis Vinifera ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Test Group ◽

Plaque Index ◽

Tooth Surface ◽

Control Group ◽

Vitis Vinifera L ◽

Infusion Solution ◽

Plaque Control ◽

Dental Plaque Index

Plaque is the main factor in progress periodontal disease and dental caries. Plaque control is elimination and inhibit of dental plaque accumulation at tooth surface. Plaque control can be done mechanically and chemically. In this study, used a solution of raisin infusion (Vitis vinifera L) as a mouthwash, because there are various phytochemical capable of inhibiting plaque formation. The aim of this study was to know the effect of raisin infusion solution on decrease dental plaque index. This study is an experimental study with pretest and posttest control group design. The sample of this study was 56 students were divided randomly into four groups, which is one control group and three test groups. The test groups was given 20%, 40% and 60% of raisin infusion solution. Dental plaque score was measured with PHP Plaque Index. Statistical analisys was performed according to Anova one way with p<0,05. The result of this study is significant differences of dental plaque index of control group when compared to the test group with 40% solution of raisin infusion (p=0,004) and when compared to the test group with 60% solution of raisin infusion (p=0,000). Rinsing with the 40% and 60% solution of raisin infusion can reduction of dental plaque index.

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Optimization of the terms of supportive periodontal therapy using photoactivated disinfection

Periodontology ◽

10.33925/1683-3759-2019-24-2-121-126 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 121-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

V. G. Atrushkevich ◽

L. Yu. Orekhova ◽

O. O. Yanushevich ◽

E. Yu. Sokolova ◽

E. S. Loboda

Keyword(s):

Chronic Periodontitis ◽

Adjunctive Treatment ◽

Control Group ◽

Clinical Parameters ◽

Ozone Therapy ◽

Pocket Depth ◽

Clinical Attachment Loss ◽

Supportive Periodontal Therapy ◽

Tannerella Forsythensis ◽

Observation Period

Relevance: to indentify if periodontal treatment which is presented by photoactivated disinfection (PAD) adjunctively to scaling and root planing (SRP) yield better outcomes than ozone therapy as an adjunct to SRP in periodontitis.Materials and methods: we examined 57 (mean age 49,3 ± 1,02) patients with chronic periodontitis, divided into groups, SRP + PAD, SRP + ozone therapy and SRP alone. Subgingival plaque samples were subjected to DNA extraction and real time PCR amplifcation for detection Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Prevotella intermedia (Pi), Tannerella forsythensis (Tf), Treponema denticola (Td), Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa). The amount of periodontopathogens and clinical parameters including plaque index, clinical attachment loss, pocket depth, bleeding on probing were measured at baseline, after 40, 90 and 180 days.Results: the results in groups of PAD+SRP and ozone therapy+SRP showed an improvement in all clinical parameters PI, BOP, PD, CAL and the quantity of Pg, Td and Tf compared to the control group during an observation period.Conclusion: the results showed additional benefts from PAD and ozone therapy as an adjunctive treatment to SRP for patients of chronic periodontitis.

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Influence of design of dentist’s chairs on body posture for dentists with different working experience

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

10.1186/s12891-021-04334-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

F. Huppert ◽

W. Betz ◽

C. Maurer-Grubinger ◽

F. Holzgreve ◽

L. Fraeulin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Work Experience ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Subjective Assessment ◽

Body Posture ◽

Control Group ◽

Sitting Position ◽

Ergonomic Design ◽

Sitting Posture ◽

Working Posture ◽

Working Postures

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a common health problem among dentists. Dental treatment is mainly performed in a sitting position. The aim of the study was to quantify the effect of different ergonomic chairs on the sitting position. In addition, it was tested if the sitting position of experienced workers is different from a non-dental group. Methods A total of 59 (28 m/31f) subjects, divided into two dentist groups according to their work experience (students and dentists (9 m/11f) < 10 years, dentists (9 m/10f) ≥ 10 years) and a control group (10 m/10f) were measured. A three-dimensional back scanner captured the bare back of all subjects sitting on six dentist’s chairs of different design. Initially, inter-group comparisons per chair, firstly in the habitual and secondly in the working postures, were carried out. Furthermore, inter-chair comparison was conducted for the habitual as well as for the working postures of all subjects and for each group. Finally, a comparison between the habitual sitting posture and the working posture for each respective chair (intra-chair comparison) was conducted (for all subjects and for each group). In addition, a subjective assessment of each chair was made. For the statistical analysis, non-parametric tests were conducted and the level of significance was set at 5%. Results When comparing the three subject groups, all chairs caused a more pronounced spinal kyphosis in experienced dentists. In both conditions (habitual and working postures), a symmetrical sitting position was assumed on each chair. The inter-chair comparisons showed no differences regarding the ergonomic design of the chairs. The significances found in the inter-chair comparisons were all within the measurementerror and could, therefore, be classified as clinically irrelevant. The intra-chair comparison (habitual sitting position vs. working sitting position) illustrated position-related changes in the sagittal, but not in the transverse, plane. These changes were only position-related (forward leaned working posture) and were not influenced by the ergonomic sitting design of the respective chair. There are no differences between the groups in the subjective assessment of each chair. Conclusions Regardless of the group or the dental experience, the ergonomic design of the dentist’s chair had only a marginal influence on the upper body posture in both the habitual and working sitting postures. Consequently, the focus of the dentist’s chair, in order to minimize MSD, should concentrate on adopting a symmetrical sitting posture rather than on its ergonomic design.

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Behaviour and Anxiety Management of Paediatric Dental Patients through Virtual Reality: A Randomised Clinical Trial

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10143019 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (14) ◽

pp. 3019

Author(s):

Cristina Gómez-Polo ◽

Ana-Aida Vilches ◽

David Ribas ◽

Antonio Castaño-Séiquer ◽

Javier Montero

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Randomised Clinical Trial ◽

Control Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Anxiety Management ◽

Dental Patients ◽

Paediatric Patients ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Scale Test

Clinicians should appreciate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) headsets for managing both the anxiety and the behaviour of non-cooperative paediatric patients who require treatment over several dental appointments. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of using a VR headset as a distraction for managing the anxiety and behaviour of paediatric patients during their dental treatment. Eighty patients, aged between five and ten years old and who required dental treatment over three or more appointments, were randomly allocated into two groups. One group used a VR headset during all their appointments, and the other one did not use any distraction technique. The patients were asked to take a Facial Image Scale Test during their first and last appointments to assess their level of anxiety. Additionally, the dentist completed the Frankl Test to quantify the child’s behaviour at the beginning and the end of their treatment. The results obtained, both from the group using the VR headset and from the control group, were compared using the chi-square test. The use of a VR headset during dental treatment significantly reduced anxiety (95% of the children were happy) and improved behaviour (100% positive behaviour) as compared with the control group (40% and 57.5%, respectively). A VR headset can effectively distract a paediatric patient, helping to reduce anxiety and manage behaviour during dental treatment

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Prevalence of Linguatula sp., a food-borne zoonotic aberrant arthropod, in river buffaloes slaughtered at Tabriz slaughterhouse, Iran

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene ◽

10.1093/trstmh/traa122 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Nasser Hajipour ◽

Jennifer Ketzis ◽

Parviz Hassanzadeh

Keyword(s):

Infection Rate ◽

Statistical Association ◽

Intermediate Hosts ◽

Mesenteric Lymph Nodes ◽

Intensity Of Infection ◽

Mesenteric Lymph ◽

Food Borne ◽

Different Seasons ◽

Significant Statistical Association ◽

Age And Sex

Abstract Background Canids and herbivores are the definitive and intermediate hosts of Linguatula sp., respectively. Methods Mesenteric lymph nodes (n=32 525) were randomly collected from 7585 buffaloes from July 2016 to July 2019 and examined macroscopically. Results Results showed that 388 (5.11%) buffaloes were infected. The intensity of infection was determined to be 3.07±0.07. Significant statistical association was identified between infection rate and age and sex. Although there were no significant differences in the infection rate over different seasons, the highest infection rate was observed in autumn. Conclusions These data highlight the importance of inspection at slaughter.

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Characteristics of Indoor Flood Fatalities: Evidence from Greece

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13158612 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (15) ◽

pp. 8612

Author(s):

Michalis Diakakis ◽

Katerina Papagiannaki

Keyword(s):

Building Material ◽

Human Life ◽

Older Individuals ◽

Statistical Association ◽

Flood Events ◽

Building Collapse ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Flooding Events ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Significant Statistical Association

Despite the important advances in flood forecasting and protection, floods remain one of the most lethal types of natural hazards. Previous works have explored several factors influencing the risks of flooding to human life and health. However, there is limited research and understanding on indoor flood fatalities and the circumstances under which they occur. This study explores victim-, building-, and situation-related characteristics in order to provide a better understanding of the conditions that lead to flood-related indoor deaths, exploiting a fatality database developed for Greece (1960–2020). The correlation analysis showed that indoor victims, compared with outdoor ones, tend to be older individuals, with high percentages of disabilities. A significant statistical association of the building material, roof type, and distance from the river with the building collapse was also found. The profile of the buildings in which flood fatality occurred was further compared with that of neighboring non-fatal buildings that were inhabited during the flood events. The statistical results indicated that the buildings with a fatality occurrence are mostly single-storey structures, made from masonry as the main building material. The findings have practical implications in risk communication and mitigation in terms of identifying the specific populations, circumstances, settings, and mechanisms that lead to dangerous indoor situations during flooding events.

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Effect of oral anticipatory guidance on oral health and oral hygiene practices in preschool children

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/jcpd.30.1.f09716417v202263 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 23-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Débora Conçalves Farias ◽

Soraya Coelho Leal ◽

Orlando Ayrton de Toledo ◽

Jorge Faber ◽

Ann Cristina Barreto Bezerro

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Health Habits ◽

Hygiene Practices ◽

Dental Office ◽

And Gender ◽

Group Control Group

Thirty children (6 to 18 months), enrolled in a dental program since birth, make up the intervention group. Control group consisted of thirty children who were of similar age and gender but had never been to a dental office. The presence of visible dental plaque and the performance of oral hygiene differed statistically between both groups. The dental program was effective in reducing visible dental plaque, and in establishing oral health habits among parents and young children.

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