Evaluation of the association between dental floss and interdental brush use and periodontal health inequality reduction: among Korean adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Inequality ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Korean Adults ◽  
Interdental Brush

scholarly journals The Effect of Proximal Cleaning Devices on Periodontal Status in Korean Adults between 2016 and 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 2116
Author(s):  
Eun-Jeong Kim ◽  
Su-Jin Han
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Dental Biofilm ◽  
Korean Adults ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Interdental Brush

Removal of the biofilm from the proximal space is essential for preventing periodontal disease. This study aimed to prove the association between the use of proximal cleaning devices, such as dental floss and interdental brushes, and periodontal health among nationally representative Korean adults. Data collected from the 7th National Health Nutrition Survey (KNHANES VII: 2016–2018) were used for this purpose. A total of 11,359 participants aged 19 years or older who participated in KNHANES were reviewed. The response variable was the prevalence of high CPI (CPI of 3–4), and the explanatory variables were dental floss and interdental brush. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to adjust for potential confounding factors and to analyze the association between periodontal disease and proximal cleaning devices. It was found that 63.1% of the participants did not use proximal cleaning devices at all, 17.5% used dental floss alone, 11.9% used an interdental brush, and 7.5% used both. Subjects who used both dental floss and interdental brush had a high CPI rate nearly half that of all the models for those who did not. In particular, for those using dental floss, the aOR of high CPI was 0.681 in Model 1, 0.714 in Model 2, and 0.737 in Model 3. Dental hygiene products for cleaning the proximal space, such as dental floss, are essential for removing the dental biofilm as a basic tool along with toothbrushes. Teaching and explaining the need to use these devices well are important for oral health care and maintenance.

scholarly journals Oral health knowledge and behaviour among patient in supportive periodontal care in Sarawak

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-36
Author(s):  
Mohamad Adib Jaafar ◽  
Hui Ling Chen ◽  
Aisah Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Active Phase ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Gingival Bleeding ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Interdental Brush

After completing the active phase of periodontal therapy, supportive periodontal care is required to maintain periodontal health. Patient knowledge and awareness are key to periodontal therapy's success, and the study aims to provide baseline data among supportive periodontal care patients in Sarawak. Questionnaires were distributed among patients at two periodontal clinics. Out of 80 responses, 31.3% of respondents believed they had a good-excellent level of periodontal health. 41.3% felt satisfied with their current periodontal condition. 81.3% understood what dental plaque was, 92.5% knew its role in the aetiology of gingival disease, and 93.8% knew it can be controlled with good oral hygiene care. 91.3% of them were aware that; gingival bleeding indicated the presence of periodontal disease, the disease can cause mobile teeth if untreated, and it can be prevented by having regular maintenance. Only 45% were aware that the disease is not 'curable.' Concerning behaviour, 98.8% brushed teeth at least twice daily and used dental floss (43.7%), interdental brush (65%), and mouthwash (52.5%). In the case of gingival bleeding, 70% will continue brushing their teeth, and 36.3% will only use a mouth rinse. 37.5% will attend the appointment if pain arises, and 38.8% believed that a general dentist can sufficiently provide supportive periodontal care. In conclusion, there was inadequate knowledge of periodontitis's curative nature and a lack of understanding of the importance of specialist care's regular follow-up. It is important to reinforce oral health education at SPC.

scholarly journals Dairy Food Consumption is Inversely Associated with the Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in Korean Adults

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1035 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyueun Lee ◽  
Jihye Kim
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Lower Prevalence ◽  
Dairy Food ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Dairy Foods ◽  
Korean Adults ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
Frequent Consumption

Dairy food consumption is known to be inversely associated with periodontal disease. However, there are conflicting results depending on the type of dairy foods. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between individual dairy food consumption and periodontal disease. A total of 9798 Korean adults, aged ≥30 years, who participated in the fifth and sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were included in this study’s analysis. Dairy food consumption was measured by the semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. Periodontal disease was defined as Community Periodontal Index score ≥3 in more than one of six sextants. Frequent intake of dairy foods (≥7 servings/week) was associated with a 24% lower prevalence of periodontal disease compared with never consumers after adjustment for age, gender, income, education, smoking, alcohol consumption, body mass index, diabetes mellitus status, calcium intake, tooth brushing frequency, and use of dental floss (Odds ratio (OR)= 0.76, 95% CI = 0.63–0.91, p for trend = 0.052). Also, frequent intake of milk (≥7 servings/week) was associated with a 26% lower prevalence of periodontal disease after adjustment for potential confounders (OR = 0.74, 95% CI = 0.61–0.89, p for trend = 0.022). Frequent consumption of dairy food including milk may have a beneficial effect on periodontal disease in the Korean adult population.

scholarly journals HEALTH AWARENESS;

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Amin Sahito ◽  
Imran Samejo ◽  
Shahid Ali Mirani
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Awareness Programs

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the awareness and practices about periodontal health among patients of Larkana. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Periodontology Department of Bibi Aseefa Dental College, Larkana. Period: October 2016 to May 2017 Material and Methods: Three hundred and thirty two patients were randomly selected over a period of almost eight months at department of periodontology, BibiAseefa Dental College, Larkana. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data by interviewing the patients. The questionnaire comprised of two parts. First part consisted of questions regarding demographic data. The second part was consisted of seven (7) multiple choice question to collect data regarding assessment ofawareness and practices regarding periodontal health. Results: Out of the total 332 patients, 214 (64%) were male and 118 (36%) were females. The most common age decade was third.Total 77% of participants were unaware regarding consequences of periodontal diseases. Approximately 75% of participants reported using a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean their teeth. 68% of participants used to brush their teeth once a day in this study. About 46% of participants brushed their teeth for up to 1 minute. Television and media were the sources of selecting the toothbrush and toothpaste by 57% of participants. Dental floss was not used by 96% of participants. 87% of participants visited the dentist due to dental problem. Conclusion: It is concluded that the awareness and practices of patients about periodontal health was not satisfactory and needs to be improved through community based dental programs. Oral health awareness programs at schools, colleges, universities, and community levels should be commenced in urban especially in rural areas.

scholarly journals Oral Hygiene Practices and Knowledge among Adolescents Aged between 15 and 17 Years Old during Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: Multicentre Study Conducted in France

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camille Inquimbert ◽  
Celine Clement ◽  
Antoine Couatarmanach ◽  
Paul Tramini ◽  
Denis Bourgeois ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Interdental Brush

The aims of this study were to assess oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among orthodontic patients between the ages of 15 and 17 years old compared to adolescents without orthodontic treatment. This cross-sectional study included 392 adolescents drawn from various French teaching hospitals. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect data. Adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment had a higher knowledge of oral health than adolescents without orthodontic treatment. The majority of adolescents for both groups (69%) claimed to brush their teeth twice a day. Regarding complimentary dental material, 81.9% of adolescents without orthodontic treatment never used an interdental brush and 78.8% never used dental floss. For those undergoing orthodontic treatment, 48.5% never used interdental brush. Only 4% of adolescents without and 3% of adolescents with orthodontic treatment never consumed fizzy drinks, 4.9% and 3% never consumed sweets, 4% and 8.4% never ate fast-food. Adolescents without treatment consumed more sodas (p=0.04) and more fast food (p=0.03). Adolescents had insufficient knowledge of oral health. Health education programmes should be implemented to improve adolescents' knowledge and individual oral prophylaxis with interdental brushes.

Comparison between Interdental Brush and Dental Floss for Controlling Interproximal Biofilm in Teeth and Implants

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Luz ◽  
Maria Fatima Guarizo Klingbeil ◽  
Paulo Sergio Gomes Henriques ◽  
Hugo Roberto Lewgoy
Keyword(s):  
Dental Floss ◽  
Interdental Brush

scholarly journals The Effects of Interdental Brush and Dental Floss in the Reduction of Interdental Plaque

1975 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 258-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noboru YAMAMOTO ◽  
Kohji HASEGAWA ◽  
Takeshi SUEDA ◽  
Shiro KINOSHITA
Keyword(s):  
Dental Floss ◽  
Interdental Brush

scholarly journals Comparison Of Periodontal Health Of Orthodontic And Non-Orthodontic Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 102-105
Author(s):  
Natasha Zaidii ◽  
Yousuf Moosa ◽  
Syed Ahmed Omer ◽  
Saima Mazhar ◽  
Kulsoom Fatima Rizvi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tissue Destruction ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probing Depth ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Interdental Brush

Objective: To compare the periodontal health status among orthodontic and non-orthodontic groups aged between 14-30 years of both genders. Study design And Setting: This comparative cross sectional study was conducted at Department of Orthodontics and Periodontics from January 2019-till June 2019 at dental Hospital of Bahria Dental College Karachi. Methodology: Those patients aged 14-30 under orthodontics treatment for about 3 months and were able to give consent were included in the study. Periodontal status among both groups (65 orthodontics and 65 non orthodontic) patients was evaluated with the help of CPITN probe on index teeth. To assess the oral hygiene status; the questionnaire was formulated regarding the use and frequency of toothbrush; use of interdental cleaners such as interdental brush, use of mouthwash, use of tongue cleaners and dental appointments. A single observer from periodontics department was appointed for observation and record data of patients coming to orthodontic department and to carry out a clinical examination. The data was scrutinized using SPSS 23, and using the chi-square test various other comparisons were performed. Results: Statistically significant association was observed in CPITN scores between the orthodontic and non-orthodontic patients (p < 0.05). Patients who underwent orthodontic treatment had increased plaque accumulation and probing depth which resulted in periodontal tissue destruction. Conclusion: It was concluded that the periodontal condition of ortho patients was deteriorating as compare to non ortho patient. There was no noticeable attachment loss found that could lead to mobility of the tooth and its loss

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