scholarly journals Evaluation of Oral and Dental Health Status in Pregnant Women Referring to Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan City during 2018

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samaneh Vaziri-Amjad ◽  
Fatemeh Esfahaninya ◽  
Marzieh Sanoee Farimani ◽  
Somayeh Ghorbani Gholiabad ◽  
Fatemeh Ahmadi- Motamayel
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Dental Health Status

Introduction: Physiological changes during pregnancy affect the teeth and tissues of the mouth and gums, which increases the severity of problems such as caries, inflammation, bleeding and swelling of the gum. Therefore, pregnant people need regular check-ups and provide adequate education. The aim of this study was evaluation of oral and dental health status in pregnant women referring to Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan City during 2018. Methods: This study was performed on 96 pregnant women. The adjusted questionnaire was completed for each individual by interview method in order to complete the section on personal and pregnancy data and examination in order to complete the section on oral and dental health status. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16 software. Results: The mean age of the participants was 29.64. The Decay Missing Filling Teeth (DMFT) index in pregnant women was 10.48 ± 3.81. 75.74% of the participants were positive in terms of BOP. 12.50% had dry mouth. Using gingival index, 68.75% of the subjects had gingivitis and the mean gingival index was 0.98 ± 0.79%. In terms of oral hygiene, using the index plaque assessment, the majority of the participants was moderate (45.83%) and the mean plaque index was 1.27 ± 0.62%. Conclusion: Pregnant mothers have a moderate oral health. For this reason, it is necessary to inform physicians in order to refer them to dentists and educate pregnant women to observe oral hygiene and prevent the occurrence of oral diseases and gingivitis in pregnancy.

scholarly journals Self-reported Oral and Dental Health Status among the Pregnant Women of a Selected Hospital in Dhaka City

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Hassan ◽  
AB Dithi ◽  
NA Nomann ◽  
J Nessa ◽  
T Saito
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
School Level ◽  
Mouth Rinse ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Dental Health Status

Aims: The aims of this study were to gain an understanding of pregnant women s oral hygiene practices and to assess the oral and dental health status. Materials and Methods: A semi - structured questionnaire was completed by 100 pregnant women of the gynecology department of Dr. Akhter Jahan Mirza Hospital, Dhaka. Results: The women in this study 40% were in 19-22 years age group. Forty eight percent (48%) women of the subjects were having up to high school level education & 28% had low income of Sixty Thousand to One Lac taka yearly. In relation to oral hygiene habit before pregnancy majority of the women (56%) stated that they brush their teeth once a day, 19% use dental floss and 14% use mouth rinse once a day. During pregnancy women seemed to be slightly more concerned about oral hygiene but not significantly. Only 66% brush their teeth and 17% floss their teeth and 18% use mouth rinse once a day during pregnancy. The major problem in their mouth noticed by the women during pregnancy was bleeding gums (58%). Conclusion: This study feels the necessity of giving special attention to pregnant women s oral health in Bangladesh. Women should be educated on good oral hygiene practices so as to minimize prevalence of poor maternal oral health during pregnancy. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v4i2.20251 Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research and Education Vol.4(2) 2014: 61-64

scholarly journals Assessment of Oral and Dental Health Status in Children with Cerebral Palsy: An Exploratory Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabila Ahmed Sedky
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Predictor Variable ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skills ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Dental Health Status

ABSTRACT Objectives Evaluating oral and dental health status in Egyptian children with cerebral palsy (CP) in relation to gross motor skills and types of CP. Materials and methods Cross-sectional study was conducted at el-Shatby Hospital for Children, Alexandria, Egypt. Oral examination for 62 children with CP between the age range 3 and 12 years was performed, and decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth (DMFT)/decayed and filled primary teeth (dft), simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S), and modified gingival index (MGI) were charted. Maxillofacial defects, dental problems, and drooling of saliva were assessed. Children's CP type, motor milestone, and gross motor skills were determined. All statistical analyses were carried out at p<0.05 and 0.01. Results About 84.0% of children had spastic quadriplegia, 41.9% were sit-supported, 32.3% had level IV Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), 29.0% had level V no maxillofacial defects, 14.5% had dentin exposure greater than one-third of the surface, and 22.6% had frequent/severe drooling saliva. Caries prevalence comprised 54.8%, 53.2% had poor oral hygiene (OHI-S), and 43.6% had severe gingival inflammation (MGI). The first best predictor variable for dft was “motor milestone” The GMFCS (levels IV and V) was the first best predictor variable for DMFT, OHI-S, and MGI. Conclusion The majority of children had dental caries, poor oral hygiene, and severe gingival inflammation. Children who were sit-supported, had no neck support, and stand-supported were suffering from dental caries (dft) more than children who were sitting and walking alone. Children with levels IV/V GMFCS were prone to have dental caries (DMFT), susceptible to suffer from bad oral hygiene, and older children experiencing severe gingivitis more than younger ones. How to cite this article Sedky NA. Assessment of Oral and Dental Health Status in Children with Cerebral Palsy: An Exploratory Study. J Contemp Dent 2017;7(1):1-11.

scholarly journals Assessment of dental anxiety and the prevalence of dental caries in a group of 6-9 years old children.

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Ramona Vlad ◽  
Oana Elena Stoica ◽  
Alexandra Mihaela Stoica ◽  
Monica Monea
Keyword(s):  
Personal Experience ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Children First ◽  
Dental Health Status

AbstractChildren`s dental anxiety is responsible for increasing dental health problems, as patients avoid seeking treatment. The aim of our study was to evaluate the level of dental anxiety and its correlation with dental health status in a group of children aged between 6-9 years.Material and Methods. Our study included 56 children: first, they completed a questionnaire and then the decay-missing-filled teeth index was measured (DMFT).Results. From a total of 59 children, 29 children had dental anxiety (51.78%) and the prevalence of caries was 69%. The mean and SD for the DMFT index was 1.76+/- 1.54 (2.04 +/- 1.98 for boys and 1.69 +/- 1.72 for girls, with p= 0.0391, p<0.05).In conclusion, the level of dental anxiety can be reduced by frequent visits to the dental office. A favorable personal experience might help children increasing their confidence for dental treatment. There was a significant negative association between the value of filled teeth and the level of child's anxiety.

ASSESSEMENT OF ORAL HEALTH STATUS OF CHILDREN WITH CLEFT LIP AND/OR PALATE IN THUA THIEN HUE PROVINCE

2015 ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Van Minh Nguyen ◽  
Hong Loi Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Cleft Lip And Palate ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Gingival Index

Objective: to assess the dental health and oral hygiene status of subjects with cleft lip and/or palate. Methods: dental and gingival examinations were carried out in 105 children with cleft, using standard dental indices dmft and DMFT. Plaque and gingival indices were scored using the indices of Loe and Silness. Results: the prevalence of dental caries was significantly higher in children with cleft (71.34%) than children without cleft in both deciduous and permanent teeth. The dmft and DMFT indices ware highest in children with CLP (4.21±3.68; 3.55±3.24). Similary, plaque accumulation and gingivitis were significant higher in CL, CLP patients (3.29±1.28; 3.23±1.54) compared with CP patients (2.38±1.74). Conclusion: Cleft patients had higher prevalence of caries and poorer oral hygiene than patients without cleft. The severity of cleft affected on the oral health status. These findings not only provide a baseline for oral health status but also emphasize the need for preventive measures. Key words: cleft lip, cleft palate, cleft lip and palate, dmft, DMFT, plaque and gingival index

scholarly journals Oral Health Status and the Impact on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among the Institutionalized Elderly Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in an Area of Southern Italy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 2175
Author(s):  
Aida Bianco ◽  
Silvia Mazzea ◽  
Leonzio Fortunato ◽  
Amerigo Giudice ◽  
Rosa Papadopoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
Dental Health Status ◽  
The Impact

Background: The objectives of this study were to describe the oral health status in the institutionalized geriatric population in an area of southern Italy and to identify the impact of oral health on the Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL). Methods: Data were collected from individuals aged ≥60 years in randomly selected Calabrian long-term care facilities. The dental health status was assessed recording the decayed, missing, or filled dental elements due to the carious lesions (DMFT) index, the presence of visible dental plaque, and the gingival condition. The influence of the dental health status on the self-perceived value of life was assessed using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). Results: Among the 344 elderly individuals included, 18.4% reported frequent tooth-brushing, and only 39.9% reported the need of dental care. The DMFT index was 26.4. Less than a third of the participants had a GOHAI score of ≤50 which is suggestive of highly compromised OHRQoL. The GOHAI score was significantly better for elderly individuals with no self-perceived need of dental care and with a lower DMFT index. Conclusions: The burden of oral conditions among residents in long-term care facilities was considerable, with a high prevalence of missing teeth and dentures. Strategies targeting care providers are needed.

scholarly journals Caries prevalence and risk factors for its development in urban and rural regions

2008 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-42
Author(s):  
Marija Obradovic ◽  
Olivera Dolic
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Rural Regions ◽  
Banja Luka ◽  
Dental Health Status

Introduction: Many socio-demographic indicators, apart from other risk factors, may lead to a multicausal disease, such as caries. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate dental health status in 12-year olds in urban and rural populations in Banja Luka and determine possible risk factors in their oral health behavior. Subjects and Methods: The study involved 496 children, 12-year-old pupils in primary schools in urban and rural regions of Banja Luka. Dental checkup was performed in classrooms at day light and using dental mirrors and probes. Caries prevalence was analyzed using the Klein-Palmer system to obtain the mean decayed teeth values for the two regions. The pupils filled in questionnaires about their socioeconomic status, motivation and knowledge on oral health as well as oral hygiene and dietary habits. Results: High mean decayed teeth values were obtained in the rural population of pupils (4.89 and 6.74). Questionnaire data showed statistically significant differences regarding dental visits, fluoride prophylaxis, the frequency of tooth brushing and the age when pupils started to maintain oral hygiene. Conclusion: 12-year olds have a large number of affected teeth, especially in the rural region. It is essential to implement oral health education programs aimed at improving oral health and eliminating the misbalance in dental health status in populations living in different socio-economic and demographic regions.

scholarly journals Correlation Between Oral and Dental Health Status of Primary School Children and Their Family Quality of Life in Torbat Heydariyeh County in Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 515-520
Author(s):  
Hamideh Yaghoobi ◽  
Camelia Rohani ◽  
Azam Shirin Abadi Farahani ◽  
Mahsa Matbouei ◽  
Maryam Tatari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
Dental Health Status

Background: Due to little information on Iranian families, this study was conducted to investigate the correlation between the oral-dental health status of primary school children and their Family’s Quality of Life (QoL). Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the oral-dental health status of 251 primary school children in Torbat Heydariyeh county, Iran, was examined according to decayed, missing, and filled teeth index for primary (dmft) and permanent (DMFT) teeth by a checklist. Their mothers (n=251) responded to the Family Impact Scale (FIS) for the assessment of family’s QoL. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 by Poisson and Multiple Linear Regression analyses. Results: Primary dental caries of children at an intermediate level (dmft = 3.4 ± 3.1) and their permanent dental caries at a low level (DMFT = 2.6 ± 2.9) were evaluated. The mean score of families’ QoL was estimated 13±7.5 out of a maximum of 56. Pearson correlation test showed that there was no significant correlation between the FIS and dmft/DMFT index (P > 0.05). Regression models revealed that there was a correlation between mothers' dental visits over the past 8 months with the dmft (p=0.006), the DMFT index (p=0.016) and families’ QoL (p=0.045). Conclusion: Although our study didn't show a correlation between the dental health status of children and family’s QoL, the findings showed that there is still a gap between the goals of the WHO and the dental health status of children in Torbat Heydariyeh county.

scholarly journals Male Infertility and Dental Health Status: A Systematic Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1976-1984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Varela Kellesarian ◽  
Michael Yunker ◽  
Hans Malmstrom ◽  
Khalid Almas ◽  
Georgios E. Romanos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Male Factor ◽  
Odontogenic Infections ◽  
Dental Health Status

A limited number of studies have reported an association between male factor infertility (MFI) and dental health status (DHS). The aim of the present study was to assess the association between DHS and MFI through a systematic review of indexed literature. To address the focused question—“Is there a relationship between DHS and MFI?”—indexed databases were searched up to March 2016 using various key words “infertility,” “periodontal disease,” “periodontitis,” “dental infection,” “caries,” and “odontogenic infection.” Letters to the editor, case reports, commentaries, historic reviews, and experimental studies were excluded. In total seven studies were included in the present systematic review and processed for data extraction. All the studies reported a positive association between MFI and DHS. The number of study participants ranged between 18 and 360 individuals. Results from six studies showed a positive association between chronic periodontitis and MFI. Three studies reported a positive relationship between MFI and odontogenic infections associated to necrotic pulp, chronic apical osteitis, and radicular cysts. One study reported a relationship between caries index and MFI. From the literature reviewed, there seems to be a positive association between MFI and DHS; however, further longitudinal studies and randomized control trials assessing confounders are needed to establish real correlation. Dentists and general practitioners should be aware that oral diseases can influence the systemic health. Andrological examination should include comprehensive oral evaluation, and physicians detecting oral diseases should refer the patient to a dentist for further evaluation.

Oral and Dental Health Status of Children with Cleft Lip and/or Palate

1998 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahir Paul ◽  
Ron S. Brandt
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Cleft Lip And Palate ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Dental Health Status

Objective To ascertain the oral and dental health status of children with cleft lip and/or palate. Design Oral and dental examinations were carried out on 114 selected children with cleft lip and/or palate, using standard criteria and indices. Setting These children were examined at two cleft palate clinics in the United Kingdom. Patients All children examined were between the ages of 3 and 18 years. Results Sixty one (53.5%) of the subjects exhibited no evidence of previous caries experience, but as many as 20% exhibited active decay. The mean caries experience in the deciduous dentition (dmfs) was 2.3, and that in the permanent dentition (DMFS) was 0.9. Caries experience of the Caucasian children of the sample was lower (mean dmfs 1.9) than that of the Asian children (mean dmfs 5.5). The mean simplified debris index of the sample was 0.9, and the mean gingival bleeding index was 0.4. Children with cleft lip and palate had generally poorer oral and gingival health than those with isolated clefts of the lip or palate. Conclusion Twenty percent of the sample had active decay. These children had poor oral health in the surgically repaired anterior segment.

scholarly journals Oral Health of Lipjan Convicts: Kosovo Prison House

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Luljeta Zajmi ◽  
Agim Begzati ◽  
Milaim Sejdini ◽  
Nora Berisha ◽  
Lumnije Krasniqi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Prison Population ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean

Objectives. The oral health services of the prison population are considered more complex than those of the general population. The aim of this study was to examine the oral health status (the DMFT index and OHI index) and to evaluate the relation between the oral health and risk factors of inmates of this population, thus identifying the dental health status of inmates by gender, age, and the duration of their sentence. Materials and Methods. Our study has included a total number of 150 inmates, of both genders, from Lipjan prison house in Kosovo. Results. Oral health condition of inmates in Lipjan prison house is severe; the average value of DMFT is 8.44: for minors 6.22, while for adults 9.55. The assessment of DMFT index within the recruited inmates in our study shows that the mean rate of oral cure was 3.21, while the mean extraction value and caries were 3.55 and 3.58, respectively. The mean plaque test value was 1.44. Conclusion. Based on this research, we have concluded that the oral health condition of the inmates in Lipjan prison is not good, due to the presence of different risk factors among them.

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