scholarly journals Awareness and attitude of Saudi parents towards pulp therapy of the primary teeth: survey based study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 3865
Author(s):  
Mashael Monzer Tayeb ◽  
AlHanouf Ali AlSaif ◽  
Alaa Eidan AlZahrani ◽  
Buthayna Abdullah AlJuhani ◽  
Shahzeb Hasan Ansari
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Dental Arch ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Dental Visits ◽  
Pulp Therapy ◽  
Healthy State ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Treatment Number ◽  
Pulp Treatment

Background: Some parents believe that it’s not worth to treat and spend money on this tooth because they will shed after all. Many of them are not aware that primary dentition should be maintained in the dental arch in a healthy state for the overall health of the child.Methods: The survey included questions related to demographics, such as gender and educational level. Further investigative questions included the need of pulp therapy in primary teeth, knowledge about pulp treatment, importance of pulp treatment, number of dental visits, reason of dental visit, filling of carious tooth and preference of pulp therapy.Results: The total number of questionnaires filled by participants was n=736. Out of which, 104 (14%) were males and 632 (86%) females. As far as the educational levels were concerned, 81 (11%) had completed primary school, 110 (15%) had completed high school and 545 (74%) were graduates from university.Conclusions: Overall there was no statistically significant difference between the subgroups of gender and educational level.

Relationship between hemodialysis patients’ educational level and arteriovenous fistula patency

Vascular ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 604-608
Author(s):  
Atıf Yolgösteren
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Vascular Access ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
School Graduate ◽  
Dialysis Unit ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Significant Difference

Objectives Vascular access is a lifeline for the patients who are in need of long-term hemodialysis. Native arteriovenous fistula is the most intensively preferred vascular access method owing to its longevity and convenience of use. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to determine whether there might be a relationship between hemodialysis patients’ educational levels and arteriovenous fistula patency. Methods A total of 349 patients who were attending in a chronic hemodialysis program between June 2018 and September 2018 at Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Medicine Dialysis Unit and in a private dialysis center in İstanbul were included in this study. The patients were grouped into two: those who have had arteriovenous fistula primary failure at least once and those who have never had arteriovenous fistula primary failure. Educational levels of the patients were classified according to Turkish National Education system (illiterate, primary school graduate, secondary school graduate, high school graduate, and university graduate). Mann–Whitney U and Chi-square tests were performed for statistical analyses. Risk factors were determined by applying backward binary logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 349 patients, 161 (46.1%) females and 188 (53.9%) males, were examined retrospectively. The median age of the patients was 64 years (range: 18–90 years). Educational level comparison revealed statistically significant difference in terms of fistula patency ( p = 0.016). In particular, fistula patency was significantly lower in illiterate, primary, secondary, and high school graduates in comparison with university graduates ( p = 0.001, p = 0.015, p = 0.003, and p = 0.018, respectively). When each group of educational level was analyzed separately in terms of fistula patency, it was observed that the higher the educational level was, the lower arteriovenous fistula primary failure rates were. Conclusions In this study, we observed a lower rate of fistula patency in patients with a low level of education. Hence, we are of the opinion that the trainings delivered on arteriovenous fistula care in dialysis centers are required to be shaped in accordance with educational levels of patients.

scholarly journals Clinical and radiographic outcomes of the use of capping materials in vital pulp therapy of human primary teeth

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Natalino Lourenço Neto ◽  
Ana Beatriz Silveira Moretti ◽  
Vivien Thiemy Sakai ◽  
Maria Aparecida Andrade Moreira Machado ◽  
Ruy César Camargo Abdo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Hydroxide ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Root Resorption ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Primary Molars ◽  
Pulp Therapy ◽  
Radiographic Outcomes ◽  
Vital Pulp Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference

<p><strong>Objective</strong>: The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of Calcium Hydroxide (CH), Calcium Hydroxide preceded by corticosteroid/antibiotic solution (O+CH) and diluted formocresol (FC) in the vital pulp therapy of human primary teeth. <strong>Material and methods</strong>: Forty-five mandibular primary molars of children aged between 5-9 years were randomly assigned in the three study groups, FC, CH and O+CH and received conventional pulpotomy treatment. Clinical and radiographic follow-up was made at 3, 6 and 12-months. <strong>Results</strong>: No sign of clinical failure was observed in the three study groups during all the periods of evaluation. Radiographic analysis showed a total of six cases of internal root resorption in CH and O+CH groups after the 12 months follow-up, with statistically significant difference as compared with FC group. FC group did not show hard tissue barrier formation, that was observed in CH and O+CH groups in all the follow-up periods. <strong>Conclusion</strong>: All employed materials showed acceptable clinical and radiographic success rates. The results showed that the use of an anti-inflammatory solution prior the dressing material has therapeutic properties that help with pulpal healing. Continued clinical investigations using these medicaments as vital pulpotomy treatment in primary molars are recommended. </p>

scholarly journals Pulpotomías en Dientes Deciduos con MTA Reporte de caso

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rossmary Navarro-Betetta
Keyword(s):  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
Diagnostic Process ◽  
Pulp Therapy ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Pulp Treatment

Resumen La terapia pulpar en dientes deciduos es un procedimiento que acarrea muchas controversias en la Odontología pediátrica, especialmente si se trata de una pulpa dental viva; ya que el formocresol ha sido en los últimos 70 años el material más utilizado para tratamientos de pulpotomias. A pesar de los buenos resultados clínicos y radiográficos que encontramos con el formocresol; es un tema de discusión la toxicidad y el potencial mutagénico de este material. Por lo tanto, la introducción de biomateriales en tratamientos pulpares como el MTA; que es un material totalmente biocompatible y con una alta tasa de éxito en tratamientos pulpares con pulpa vital, se debe tomar en cuenta para futuros protocolos. Muchos estudios demuestran que tiene mejor rendimiento que el formocresol, hidróxido de calcio y sulfato férrico. Por todas estas cualidades el MTA puede ser el agente preferido en el futuro. El presente estudio muestra reportes de casos de tratamientos pulpares con MTA en pacientes que son atendidos en el servicio de odontopediatría de la Clínica Odontológica de la Universidad Científica del Sur. Palabras Clave: Pulpotomía, MTA, RPD. Abstract Pulp therapy in primary teeth is one of the most controversial areas in pediatric dentistry. Especially the vital pulp treatment, where formocresol has been, for the last 70 years, the most widely use substance. Even with the acceptable clinical and radiographic results, some concerns about formocresol¨s toxicity and potencial mutagenicity from sistemic contamination are raised by some authors. Therefore the use of biomaterials in pulp therapy like MTA; which is a material with high biocompatibility and success must be considered in future protocols. Many studies support MTA and in comparison with formocresol, calcium hydroxyde and fecrric sulfate for pulpotomy treatments MTA has high rates clinically and radiographic The present study is a Case Reports of two children whoo are treated in the pediatric dentistry service of the Clinica Odontológica Científica del Sur. The diagnostic process and the treatment given to patients is described. Keywords: Pulpotomy, MTA, DPC

Assessment of COVID-19 Related Misinformation among the Community in Basrah, Iraq

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (CSI) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Ali Al-Rubaye ◽  
Dhurgham Abdulwahid ◽  
Aymen Albadran ◽  
Abbas Ejbary ◽  
Laith Alrubaiy
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
The Public ◽  
First Case ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Central District

Background: There has been a rapid rise in cases of COVID-19 infection and its mortality rate since the first case reported in February 2020. This led to the rampant dissemination of misinformation and rumors about the disease among the public. Objectives: To investigate the scale of public misinformation about COVID-19 in Basrah, Iraq. Methods: A cross-sectional study based on a 22-item questionnaire to assess public knowledge and understanding of information related to the COVID-19 infection. Results: A total of 483 individuals completed the questionnaire. The most frequent age group was 26–35 years (28.2%); there were 280 (58%) males and 203 (42%) females. Of the participants, 282 (58.4%) were with an education level below the Bachelor’s degree, 342 (70.8%) were married, and 311 (64%) were living in districts in Basra other than the central district. Overall, 50.8% (11.8/ 22 * 100%) of individuals had the correct information regarding COVID-19. There was a significant association between the level of COVID-19 related misinformation and participants’ educational levels and occupation (p <0.05). However, there was no significant difference found across sex, age group, marital state, and area of residence. Conclusions: Misinformation related to COVID-19 is widely spread and has to be addressed in order to control the pandemic. Keywords: COVID-19, misinformation, knowledge, Iraq

scholarly journals The risk of preterm birth in combinations of mental disorder and socioeconomic position among Danish women

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
C K Knudsen ◽  
A M S Christensen ◽  
S Heuckendorff ◽  
K Fonager ◽  
C Overgaard
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Socioeconomic Position ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Lower Degree ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Additive Interaction ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
First Time

Abstract Background Inequality in preterm birth is a public health challenge requiring identification of pregnant women at particularly high risk of preterm birth. Therefore, the aim was to estimate the risk of preterm birth in women with different combinations of mental health conditions and socioeconomic position. Methods Based on Danish registries, we conducted a nationwide cohort study including all first-time mothers giving birth to a singleton liveborn infant in Denmark between 2000 through 2016. We examined the risk of preterm birth (&lt;37 weeks of gestation) in different combinations of mental health conditions (no, minor, and moderate/severe) and educational level (high, intermediate, and low) in three age strata (&lt;25, 25-30, and &gt;30 years). The relative risk of preterm birth was estimated using Poisson regression with a robust error variance. We measured the attributable proportion to assess additive interaction between the effects of exposures. Results Of the 415,523 included first time mothers, 29,069 (7,0%) gave birth preterm. The risk of preterm birth increased in combinations of higher degree of mental health conditions, lower degree of educational level, and increasing age. Women aged&gt;30 years with moderate/severe mental health conditions and low educational level had the highest risk of preterm birth (13.7%). The analysis of additive interaction revealed only a limited additional effect of being exposed to mental health conditions and lower educational levels in each age strata. However, positive additive interaction was found between age&gt;30 year and combinations of mental health conditions and educational level. Conclusions Substantial inequality in preterm birth remains with increasing risk in women with combinations of higher degree of mental health conditions and lower degree of educational level. In the prevention of inequality in preterm birth special attention on women aged&gt;30 years exposed to mental health conditions and lower educational levels is essential

scholarly journals Clinical Evaluation of Bracket Bonding Using Two Different Polymerization Sources

2008 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
pp. 922-925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaos S. Koupis ◽  
Theodore Eliades ◽  
Athanasios E. Athanasiou
Keyword(s):  
Failure Rate ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Dental Arch ◽  
Halogen Lamp ◽  
Failure Rates ◽  
Bond Failure ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Right

Abstract Objective: To comparatively assess clinical failure rate of brackets cured with two different photopolymerization sources after nine months of orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods: The sample of this study comprised 30 patients who received comprehensive orthodontic treatment by means of fixed appliances. Using the same adhesive, 600 stainless steel brackets were directly bonded and light cured for 10 seconds with the light-emitting diode (LED) lamp or for 20 seconds with the conventional halogen lamp. A split-mouth design randomly alternated from patient to patient was applied. Failure rates were recorded for nine months and analyzed with Pearson χ2 test, and log-rank test at α = .05 level of significance. Results: The overall failure rate recorded with the halogen unit (3.33%) was not significantly different from the failure rate for the LED lamp (5.00%). Significantly more failures were found in boys compared with girls, in the mandibular dental arch compared with the maxillary arch, and in posterior segments compared with anterior segments. However, no significant difference was found between the right and left segments. Conclusion: Both light-curing units showed sufficiently low bond failure rates. LED curing units are an advantageous alternative to conventional halogen sources in orthodontics because they enable a reduced chair-time bonding procedure without significantly affecting bond failure rate.

An in Vivo Comparison of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Sodium Hypochlorite and Biopure MTAD™ against Enterococcus Faecalis in Primary Teeth: A qPCR Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
SG Tulsani ◽  
N Chikkanarasaiah ◽  
S Bethur
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Antimicrobial Efficacy ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistical Significant Difference ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Root Canal Irrigant

Objectives: Biopure MTAD™, a new root canal irrigant has shown promising results against the most common resistant microorganism, E. faecalis, in permanent teeth. However, there is lack of studies comparing its antimicrobial effectiveness with NaOCl in primary teeth. The purpose of this study was to compare the in vivo antimicrobial efficacy of NaOCl 2.5% and Biopure MTAD™ against E. faecalis in primary teeth. Study design: Forty non vital single rooted primary maxillary anterior teeth of children aged 4-8 years, were irrigated either with NaOCl 2.5% (n=15), Biopure MTAD™ (n=15) and 0.9% Saline (n=10, control group). Paper point samples were collected at baseline (S1) and after chemomechanical preparation (S2) during the pulpectomy procedure. The presence of E. faecalis in S1 & S2 was evaluated using Real time Polymerase Chain Reaction. Results: Statistical significant difference was found in the antimicrobial efficacy of NaOCl 2.5 % and BioPure MTAD™ when compared to saline (p&gt;0.05). However, no statistical significant difference was found between the efficacies of both the irrigants. Conclusions: NaOCl 2.5% and BioPure MTAD™, both irrigants are equally efficient against E. faecalis in necrotic primary anterior teeth. MTAD is a promising irrigant, however clinical studies are required to establish it as ideal root canal irrigant in clinical practice.

scholarly journals Pregnant women and risk factors: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
V L a Fauci ◽  
R Squeri ◽  
C Genovese ◽  
V Alessi ◽  
A Facciolà
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Educational

Abstract Background Many investigations have shown the important role played by risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol in the development of congenital anomalies. Methods Through the administration of an hoc questionnaire, we evaluated the attitude towards smoking and alcohol of a sample of 200 pregnant women at the University Hospital of Messina. The questionnaire was structured to collect information about socio-demographic characteristics, type of gynaecological assistance and their lifestyles (smoking and alcohol). Statistical analysis was performed using version 10 of StatSoftVR software. Results 14% of the women continued to smoke despite pregnancy; the majority of these were young adults, divorced, employed and with a high educational level. Correlating the smoking habit with the socio-demographic characteristics of the studied women, we found a statistically significant difference for the marital status, with a higher number of smokers among the single women (p &lt; 0.05).Moreover, we found a statistically significant difference also for the profession with a higher number of smokers in the worker women (p &lt; 0.05). About the drinking habit, the 4.3% declared to be moderate drinkers (occasional use of alcohol equal to 2-3 glasses a week) despite pregnancy, the 34.4% stated they do not drink alcohol during pregnancy and the 56% stated do not usually drink alcohol. Particularly, about the drinkers' socio-demographic characteristics, the 50% of them were 24-25 years old and the 75% were married. About the type of alcoholic beverages consumed, 86% stated they usually drink bier during the weekend. Conclusions Our study shows that the awareness of the women about the importance of these risk factors is still rather poor. In order to improve the awareness of pregnant women on the importance of avoiding these risk factors and prevent CAs, health education campaigns at various levels surely represent the public health cornerstone. Key messages In our sample 14% of the pregnant women continued to smoke and 4.3% to drink despite pregnancy and they generally were young or young adults and with a high educational level. Our results highlight the importance of continuous health education about the risk to smoke and drink during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Prevalence of low back pain in different educational levels: a systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 351-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre Apolinário de Souza Batista ◽  
Nicholas Henschke ◽  
Vinícius Cunha Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Educational Differences ◽  
High Educational

Abstract Introduction: Non-specific low back pain (LBP) can be understood through the interaction of biopsychosocial factors such as education. Unfortunately, it remains unclear whether education can be considered an important risk and prognostic factor for the occurrence of LBP. Objective: To investigate the association between education and LBP. Methods: The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, AMED and PsyINFO. Results: Thirteen studies were included in the review. The Prevalence Critical Appraisal Instrument (PCAI) was used to assess risk of bias. Methodological quality scores ranged from 7 to 10 on a scale of 0-10. There was a 23% (95% CI, 13-37) prevalence of LBP (10,582 out of a total of 99,457 cases) in the general sample at the time of assessment. The meta-analysis of studies on the prevalence of LBP in people with low, medium or high educational level found the following results, respectively: 24% (95% CI, 12-43), 27% (95% CI, 9-56), and 18% (95% CI, 5-50). The meta-regression identified heterogeneity among the studies included in the review. This can be explained by educational differences (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Occurrence of LBP varies according to educational level. Individuals with higher educational levels are less often affected by LBP than individuals with medium or low educational levels.

scholarly journals Performance of elderly on the three words-three shapes test: A Brazilian study

2007 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 396-401
Author(s):  
Cristiane Garcia da Costa Armentano ◽  
Julieta Quayle
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Delayed Recall ◽  
Assessment Of Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Stored Information ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Years Of Schooling

Abstract The three words-three shapes test is a brief bedside technique for assessment of learning and memory using verbal and non-verbal material. To the best of our knowledge, performance of Brazilian elderly on this test has not yet been reported. Objective: To evaluate the performance of normal Brazilian elderly on the three words-three shapes test. Method: A total of 50 adult patients, 25 males and 25 females, with age ranging from 55 to 81 years (66.0±7.10 years), 1 to 8 years of schooling, different economic conditions and living in the São José do Rio Preto municipality, State of São Paulo, were evaluated. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between performance of males and females. Performance on incidental recall was significantly lower than in delayed recall. The performance in the learning phase improved following at least two further presentations of the stimuli. Approximately 50% of the participants did not remember the six stimuli and had to proceed to the recognition stage. The performance in the recognition stage was significantly better than during spontaneous recall. Patients with low educational level (less years of schooling) had poorer performance on the recall of shapes and on the total score of the test. Conclusions: The three words-three shapes test is rapid, efficient and straightforward to apply in the elderly, but low educational level was associated with poorer performance on this test. Normal elderly individuals had greater difficulty in the encoding process and in searching for stored information.

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