Evaluation of the influence of sports loads on the maxillofacial area of cheerleaders

BACKGROUND: At the moment, it has not been sufficiently studied what effect physical exercises with weights have on the condition of the hard tissues of the teeth, periodontal and temporomandibular joint. AIM: Study the effect of serious sports loads on individual organs and tissues of the human body, including dental health. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A clinical examination and questionnaire survey of 60 cheerleader athletes were conducted. The criteria for inclusion in the study were the age from 15 to 27 years, constant cheerleading training for more than 6 months, and the presence of voluntary informed consent. Exclusion criteria: age less than 15 years and older than 27 years, constant cheerleading training for less than 6 months, refusal to participate in the survey. The patients were divided into two equal groups: Group 1 college cheerleader athletes; Group 2 university cheerleader athletes. The groups were divided into three subgroups: 1st subgroup engaged in cheerleading from 6 months to 1 year; 2nd subgroup from 1 year to 2 years; 3rd subgroup more than 2 years. When filling out the questionnaire, patients were asked the question: Do you use any means for the prevention and prevention of pathological diseases of the oral cavity?. During the examination of the oral cavity, the degree of tooth abrasion, tongue damage and pathological changes in the temporomandibular joint were assessed. RESULTS: The results show that the preventive dental activity of patients was low. Most of the respondents had no basic ideas about the prevention of pathological changes in the oral cavity during cheerleading. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the study show that the preventive dental activity of the participants was low. Thus, there is a need to develop tools and materials for the effective prevention of tooth abrasion, tongue damage, and pathological changes in the temporomandibular joint.

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Domestic prophylactic agents in maintaining the dental health of the elderly

Medical alphabet ◽

10.33667/2078-5631-2020-35-5-9 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 5-9

Author(s):

A. K. Iordanishvili

Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Secondary Prevention ◽

Elderly Patients ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Periodontal Diseases ◽

Dental Health ◽

Oral Microbiota ◽

Periodontal Pathogens ◽

Dental Tissues ◽

Group 2

Goal. To investigate dental health and oral microbiota in elderly people who use domestic care products after the completion of their sanitation.Material and methods. The prevalence and intensity of the course of dental caries, periodontal pathology, pathology of the oral mucosa, as well as the microbiota in 96 people aged 61 to 73 years were studied using conventional research methods in dentistry in elderly patients who visited a dentist for a year according to the appealability (group 1) or were under dynamic supervision and regularly carried out individual oral hygiene with the help of domestic ASEPTA products (group 2).Results. Individual prophylactic and hygienic measures for the care of the oral cavity, regularly carried out by elderly patients of group 2, significantly improved their dental health, contributed to the secondary prevention of periodontal diseases and a significant reduction in periodontal pathogens in the oral cavity.Conclusion. Elderly patients who are regularly observed by a dentist with a complex of measures for the primary and secondary prevention of dental diseases carried out 2 times a year, as well as with their proper adherence to oral care, it is possible to achieve effective treatment of the pathology of hard dental tissues, remission of inflammatory pathology of periodontal disease, and also good oral hygiene, which has a positive effect on their quality of life.

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DYNAMICS OF INDICATORS OF DECIDUOUS TEETH CARIES IN CHILDREN 3-5 YEARS OLD

Ukrainian Dental Almanac ◽

10.31718/2409-0255.4.2021.12 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 70-74

Author(s):

L.F. Kaskova ◽

M.O. Sadovski

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Oral Cavity ◽

Early Treatment ◽

Dental Health ◽

Deciduous Teeth ◽

Effective Prevention ◽

Preventive Work ◽

General Physical ◽

General Physical Health

Children's dental health has always been and remains an extremely important issue in modern society. According to the WHO, the incidence of dental caries in different countries and among different contingents ranges from 80% to 98%. In recent decades, there has been a growing trend among children. Of particular concern is the significant incidence of early dental caries in children, which is up to two years 62%, and at three years 70.3%. Effective prevention programs and early treatment of caries can improve the quality of children's dental health, and consequently the quality of their general physical health. The aim of our study was to study the dynamics of caries of deciduous teeth (prevalence, intensity, treatment necessity of deciduous teeth, the level of dental aid) in 3-5 years old aged children (observation during the year). All children were examined for the prevalence (%) and intensity of caries of deciduous teeth by the DEF-index and their increase was found in all age groups. The increase in caries for each age group is from 0.2 to 0.3 teeth. The prevalence of caries was studied at each age. 3-year-old children had a caries prevalence of 36.0 ± 6.85%. One year after the first examination, the prevalence of caries in 4-year-old children was now 42.0 ± 7.05%, which is 6% more than a year ago. The same trend is observed in children in the period from 4 to 5 years. The increase in the prevalence of caries in this group for the year is 6.7%. And in the group 5-year-old children the increase in the prevalence of caries per year was 3.1%. Comparison of children 4-year-old, but different groups did not reveal a significant difference. And at the age of 5 a probable difference in the prevalence of caries was revealed. Children with preventive work had a prevalence of 44.0 ± 5.77% against a group of children who were not provided with recommendations for maintaining dental health (65.3 ± 4.91%). In general, in children 3-5-years-old during first examination, the prevalence of caries was 49.1 ± 7.21%. During the year, the increase in the prevalence of caries in the same group of children, but 4-6-years-old, is only 4.9%. The intensity of caries indicates a slight increase in the number of teeth with caries in each group of children. But a comparison of this indicator in children of the same age of different periods of the survey revealed a probable difference at the age of 5 years (1.9 ± 0.35 teeth) (children who were recommended) against 2.7 ± 0.33 teeth (examined 1 year ago).The treatment necessity of deciduous teeth is 54% and the level of dental aid is 13%. Carrying out preventive work with children and their parents on selection of subjects and means of hygiene, regular care of an oral cavity, observance of a healthy food, necessity of sanitation of an oral cavity gave the chance to increase quantity of fillings at children of 4-6 years in comparison with 3-5 years and reducing the number of removed teeth due to complicated caries. Effective prevention programs and early treatment of caries can improve the quality of children's dental health, and consequently the quality of their general physical health. Timely and planned oral hygiene is a common and effective method of prevention of caries and periodontal disease in young patients. That is why a significant place in the prevention of caries in children is occupied by hygienic education and upbringing of children and their parents.

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Asociación entre hábitos parafuncionales de la cavidad bucal y los transtornos temporomandibulares en adolescentes

REVISTA ODONTOLOGÍA PEDIÁTRICA ◽

10.33738/spo.v10i2.167 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Gabriel Muñoz Quintana

Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Temporomandibular Disorders ◽

Temporomandibular Disorder ◽

Neuromuscular System ◽

Jaw Movements ◽

Nail Biting ◽

Palabras Clave ◽

Masticatory System ◽

Objective Being

La musculatura del sistema masticatorio y la articulación temporomandibular (ATM) están protegidos por reflejos nerviosos básicos y sistema neuromuscular a través de la coordinación de fuerzas musculares, todo lo que produce sobrecarga muscular repetitiva como los hábitos parafuncionales (HPF) pueden ocasionar trastornos temporomandibulares (TTM)1. Los HPF se caracterizan por movimientos anormales a la función mandibular normal sin objetivo funcional, al estar alterados constituyen una fuente productora de fuerzas traumáticas caracterizadas por dirección anormal, intensidad excesiva y repetición frecuente y duradera (Rolando Castillo Hernández, 2001)4. El objetivo del estudio fue identificar la asociación entre la presencia de hábitos parafuncionales de la cavidad bucal y los TTM en adolescentes de la ciudad de Puebla. Estudio observacional descriptivo. Se incluyeron 258 adolescentes, 132 (51.2%) mujeres y 126 (48.8%) hombres, con una edad promedio de 12.5±.73 y quienes fueron diagnosticados con los CDI/TTM y los HPF fueron auto-reportados por los pacientes. Se encontró una prevalencia de los TTM del 39.9% y una prevalencia de HPF del 86%. Los HPF más frecuentemente reportados fueron la succión labial y la onicofagia. Se encontró una asociación significativa (x2=7.31, p=0.007) entre los hábitos parafuncionales y los TTM en adolescentes. Palabras clave: Trastornos temporomandibulares, hábitos parafuncionales, adolescentes, articulación temporomandibular. Abstract The muscles of the masticatory system and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are protected by basic nerve reflex and neuromuscular system through the coordination of muscle forces, all that repetitive muscle overload occurs as habit parafunctional (HPF) can cause temporomandibular disorder TMD)1. The characteristics of HPF are abnormal jaw movements without a functional objective. Being the jaw movements altered, they constitute a source of traumatic forces with an abnormal direction, excessive intensity and long-lasting and frequent duration. (Rolando Hernandez Castillo 2001)4. Objective: was to identify the association between the presences of parafunctional habits of the oral cavity and TMD in adolescents in the Puebla city in Mexico. Material and methods: Is a observational study, we included 258 adolescents 132 (51%) females and 126 (48.8%) were men, mean age 12.5±.73 and who were diagnosed with CDI/TTM and HPF were self- reported by patients. Results: The prevalence of TMD was 39.9% and a prevalence of 86% HPF. The most frequently reported HPF were lip sucking and nail biting. We found a significant association (x2= 7.31, p = 0,007) between HPF and TMD in adolescents. Key words: Parafunctional habits of oral cavity, temporomandibular disorders, temporomandibular joint. (Odontol Pediatr 2011;10(2): 90-94).

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The role of compulsory periodical medical examination in employee’s dental health maintenance

Russian Journal of Occupational Health and Industrial Ecology ◽

10.31089/1026-9428-2019-59-9-678-679 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 678-678

Author(s):

E. Y. Leontyeva ◽

T. Y. Bykovskaya

Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Dental Health ◽

Medical Examination ◽

Health Maintenance

The analysis of the appealability for the rehabilitation of the oral cavity of staff subject to mandatory periodic examinations at the dentist. The growth of indicators characterizing the dental activity of employees was noted. Subject to the principle of continuity, annual mandatory periodic examinations can be one of the factors in maintaining the dental health of employees.

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Surveying adherence of dental clinic patients to preventive measures in oral cavity

Periodontology ◽

10.33925/1683-3759-2019-24-2-167-172 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 167-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

T. V. Kudryavtseva ◽

V. V. Tachalov ◽

E. S. Loboda ◽

L. Yu. Orekhova ◽

E. Yu. Nechai ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Working Conditions ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Periodontal Diseases ◽

Dental Health ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Dental Clinic ◽

The Many ◽

The Impact

Relevance. Periodontal diseases are a medical and social problem due to the wide spread among the population of developed countries and the impact on the quality of life. Among the many factors that are important in the development of inﬂammatory periodontal diseases, an important role is played by adherence to the recommendations of the dentist in respecting oral hygiene. Aim of the work was to study the adherence of patients of the dental clinic to compliance with preventive measures in the oral cavity.Materials and methods. A total of 98 patients of dental clinic, 62 female (medial age 38,6 ± 14,0 years) and 36 male (medial age 37,2±13,1 years) participated in survey. The study participants flled in the profle and answered questions about age, gender, harmful working conditions and bad habits, frequency of visits to the dental clinic, attitudes to the prevention of dental diseases, knowledge about the means and methods of oral hygiene.Results. As a result of the study, it was found that in the vast majority of cases, respondents are employed in production that does not adversely aﬀect their health (91%), only 8% of patients indicated harmful working conditions.Conclusions. The study revealed that, despite the recommendations of the dentist, patients are not always committed to the implementation of preventive measures in the oral cavity. Dentists need to motivate patients to use not only the usual methods and means of hygiene, but also additional ones necessary for maintaining dental health.

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Expression of inflammatory mediators in biofilm samples and clinical association in inflammatory bowel disease patients—a preliminary study

Clinical Oral Investigations ◽

10.1007/s00784-021-04093-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mayte Buchbender ◽

Jakob Fehlhofer ◽

Peter Proff ◽

Tobias Möst ◽

Jutta Ries ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽

Oral Cavity ◽

Bowel Disease ◽

Trial Registry ◽

Clinical Trial Registry ◽

Clinical Trial Registration ◽

Expression Levels ◽

Inflammatory Bowel ◽

Group 2

Abstract Objectives Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has multiple impacts on soft and hard tissues in the oral cavity. The aim of this study was to analyze the expression of cytokines in biofilm samples from patients suffering from IBD and compare them to healthy patients. It was hypothesized that different cytokine expression levels and clinical associations might be drawn. Material and methods A total of 56 biofilm samples from three different patient cohorts (group 0 = healthy, HC n = 30; group 1 = Crohn’s disease, CD, n = 19; group 2 = ulcerative colitis, UC, n = 7) were examined for the expression levels of the cytokine interleukins IL-2, -6, and -10; matrix metalloproteinases 7 and 9; and surface antigens CD90/CD11a by quantitative real-time PCR and according to clinical parameters (plaque index, BOP, PD, DMFT, CAL). Relative gene expression was determined using the ∆∆CT method. Results The mean BOP values (p = 0.001) and PD (p = 0.000) were significantly higher in the CD group compared to controls. Expression of IL-10 was significantly higher in the CD (p = 0.004) and UC groups (p = 0.022). Expression of MMP-7 was significantly higher in the CD group (p = 0.032). IBD patients treated with TNF inhibitors (p = 0.007) or other immunosuppressants (p = 0.014) showed significant overexpression of IL-10 compared to controls. Conclusion Different expression levels of IL-10 and MMP-7 were detected in plaque samples from IBD patients. As only BOP was significantly increased, we conclude that no clinical impairment of periodontal tissue occurred in IBD patients. Clinical relevance With the worldwide increasing incidence of IBD, it is important to obtain insights into the effects of the disease on the oral cavity. The study was registered (01.09.2020) at the German clinical trial registry (DRKS00022956). Clinical trial registration The study is registered at the German clinical trial registry (DRKS00022956).

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The occurrence of Entamoeba gingivalis among patients with periodontal disease

Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences ◽

10.1515/cipms-2016-0017 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 86-89 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Joanna Luszczak ◽

Michal Bartosik ◽

Jolanta Rzymowska ◽

Agnieszka Sochaczewska-Dolecka ◽

Ewa Tomaszek ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Periodontal Diseases ◽

Age Groups ◽

Healthy People ◽

Gingival Tissue ◽

Pathological Changes ◽

Oral Diseases

AbstractAccording to some studies, the Entamoeba gingivalis colonizing the gingival tissue is an important agent in bringing about periodontitis. Other studies, however, deem it an opportunist that is able to survive in the medium induced by periodontal disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Entamoeba gingivalis infection in patients from the Department of Periodontology, and compare this population with that of healthy people, so as to analyze the relationships between infection and patient sex and age. The result of this work is that in both groups, a correlation (p = 0,19) has been noted between the occurrence of amoebae and other diseases in the oral cavity. Indeed, 81,4% of all patients with some periodontal disease showed the presence of amoeba. Among those who are not afflicted with oral diseases, the presence of amoeba was indicated in 62,5% of the total. In addition, a correlation between the person's age and the presence of protozoa (p = 0,15) was strongly marked among women (p = 0,19). In the three age groups of women in this study (40-49, 60-69, and above 80 years), we observed a 100% presence of protozoa.Our study leads us to the conclusion that infections with Entamoeba gingivalis should be regarded as an factor that is associated with the pathological changes occurring in patients with periodontal diseases.

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COMPARATIVE PECULIARITIES OF ORAL HYGIENE INDICES IN CHILDREN OF PRIMARY SCHOOL DEPENDING ON DENTAL HEALTH

Ukrainian Dental Almanac ◽

10.31718/2409-0255.2.2018.06 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 27-30

Author(s):

L.F. Kaskova ◽

K.M. Popyk ◽

L.P. Ulasevych

Keyword(s):

Parental Involvement ◽

Oral Cavity ◽

Primary School ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Dental Health ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Permanent Molars ◽

First Permanent Molars

A study of oral hygiene condition in primary school children based on Fedorov-Volodkina index has revealed that children do not clean their teeth properly enough and the average indicator of the studied group is unsatisfactory. The study based on children’s age indicates that the best oral hygiene condition is found in children aged 9 (satisfactory), whereas the worst – in children aged 8 (unsatisfactory). This, in our opinion, is due to the period of frontal teeth eruption and the discomfort associated with such process. Children clean the frontal area not properly. As children grow older, their personal hygiene skills improve as evidenced by the findings of comparing 6- and 9-year-olds’ indices (р<0.05). It was determined that each child’s index by Green-Vermillion and obtained results allows assessing the condition of oral cavity and cleaning skills. It has been identified significant differences in the oral hygiene condition in children who suffer from caries and in children with healthy teeth. Thus, before teeth brushing 6-year-old children without caries had unsatisfactory oral hygiene condition, children with caries –poor oral hygiene condition, 7-year old children – unsatisfactory one, 8-year-old children – unsatisfactory and poor, 9-year-old children – satisfactory and unsatisfactory respectively. The poorest oral hygiene condition was observed with 6-year-olds with caries. It has been assessed that dental tartar based on the studied indices. The study has revealed insufficient oral hygiene of the frontal and lateral jaw areas in children of primary school. This phenomenon creates cariogenic situation in the oral cavity. Having studied oral hygiene condition in children, it was offered by us to brush teeth with the toothbrush and toothpaste which they use at home. They brushed their teeth under the supervision, but without dentist’s management. Observed results were described in this paper. After brushing, oral hygiene condition has been studied again. When assessing Fedorov-Volodkina index, it was not observed any improvement of the index after teeth brushing in children without caries. In 6-, 7-, and 8-year-old children oral hygiene was unsatisfactory, whereas in 9-year-old children it was satisfactory. Oral hygiene improvement was observed in children who have caries. In 6-year-old children – from poor to unsatisfactory, in 7-, 8-, and 9-year-old children it remained at the same unsatisfactory level, but hygiene index indicators probably decreased (р<0.05). The findings indicate that children with caries do not pay attention to oral hygiene, whereas teeth brushing improve the studied index. Green-Vermillion index enables to determine oral hygiene condition in frontal and lateral jaw areas. After individual teeth brushing this hygiene index values slightly improve compared to original values, however, no significant difference in hygiene level was identified. Findings from studying various hygiene indices indicate that children with caries pay attention to brushing frontal jaw area and absolutely no attention to brushing lateral jaw areas with first permanent molars that have recently erupted, and they are not enough mineralized, and are prone to caries at this age. This encourages a study of teeth brushing skills of children of primary school using the suggested form of child oral hygiene skills followed by development of oral hygiene recommendations for the children of this age group with parental involvement.

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Dental health of civil aviation flight personnel

Российский стоматологический журнал ◽

10.17816/1728-2802-2021-25-1-17-22 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 17-22

Author(s):

Andrey K. Iordanishvili

Keyword(s):

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Dental Health ◽

Masticatory Muscles ◽

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders ◽

The Body ◽

Civil Aviation ◽

Study Group ◽

Flight Duration ◽

Dental Diseases ◽

Masticatory Apparatus

BACKGROUND: Preservation and strengthening of the health of civil aviation flight personnel is an extremely urgent problem and is associated with ensuring flight safety. AIM: This study aimed to determine the structure and analyze the organs and tissues of the masticatory apparatus among civil aviation flight personnel. MATERIALS AND METHODS: To determine the incidence and intensity of main dental diseases and the morbidity structure of organs and tissues of the masticatory apparatus in civil aviation pilots, an in-depth examination was carried out in 120 men aged 2545 years (study group 1) working on various modern passenger and transport aircrafts. The duration of flight operations ranged from 2 to 17 years, with a total flight duration of 140 to 5580 h. The comparison group consisted of 146 men (aged 2545 years) of non-flying specialties (study group 2). The generally accepted methods for assessing the prevalence and intensity of the course of major dental diseases were used. RESULTS: The incidence and intensity of dental disorders, periodontal disease, temporomandibular joint disorders, and parafunctions of the masticatory muscles were defined. The incidence and intensity of major dental diseases among civil aviation flight personnel were clearly directly proportional to their flight time (r=0.547) and duration of work in civil aviation (r=0.482) but to a lesser extent to their age (r=0.416). CONCLUSIONS: Non-carious lesions of the teeth, inflammatory and dystrophic diseases of the periodontal and oral mucosa, painful dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, and bruxism are more common among civil aviation flight personnel than among non-flying personnel, which is due to the unfavorable effect of air flight factors on organs and tissues of the mastication apparatus and the body of the pilots as a whole.

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Occlusion and Disocclusion Time Analysis in Young Patients Affected by Bruxism

Folia Medica ◽

10.3897/folmed.63.e52220 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 63 (3) ◽

pp. 400-404

Author(s):

Tanya Bozhkova

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Oral Cavity ◽

Young Patients ◽

Control Group ◽

System Software ◽

Time Analysis ◽

Diagnostic Device ◽

Jaw Muscles ◽

Group 2 ◽

Group 1

Introduction: Bruxism is an involuntary parafunctional habit performed unconsciously during sleep by the jaw muscles in which the tooth rows are pressed against each other and move horizontally. The symptoms in the oral cavity are slightly elusive which makes it difficult to diagnose.Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the occlusion and disocclusion times in young adults affected by bruxism compared with healthy subjects.Materials and methods: Thirty-four patients (15 men and 19 women) aged between 20-25 years were included in the study. They were allocated into two groups: group 1 – controls (n=13), and group 2 – patients who reported clenching or grinding their teeth (n=21). The study was conducted using a T-Scan Novus occlusion diagnostic device. The results obtained for the occlusion and disocclusion times were analyzed using the latest version of the T-Scan system software (ver. 9.1). The values for occlusion and disocclusion times of all subjects were recorded in the T-Scan.Results: The occlusion times in the control group were found to be longer than those in the bruxism group. The disocclusion times of the subjects in group 1 were found to be shorter than those in group 2.Conclusions: The T-Scan system makes it possible to quantify the occlusion and disocclusion times, which helps to diagnose an initial form of bruxism in individuals at a young age.

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