scholarly journals Dental Malpractice in Implant Dentistry in Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
pp. 6855-6864
Author(s):  
Rahaf Al-Safadi ◽  
Riham Al-Safadi ◽  
Reef Al-Safadi ◽  
Sultan Al-Jahdali ◽  
Abdulrahman Al-Hamidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Inferior Alveolar Nerve ◽  
Implant Failure ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Patient Level ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Implant Dentistry ◽  
And Gender

Aim: The aim of this study was to detect and analyze dental malpractice in the field of implant dentistry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: 106 patients aged ≥ 18 years with at least one professional malpractice in implant dentistry done in dental health premises in Saudi Arabia were included in the study. Clinical and radiographic examinations were used to detect preoperative (diagnosis and treatment planning), intraoperative (implant insertion), and postoperative (post surgery and prosthesis) complications. The data obtained including age and gender were documented in a patient examination form then statistically analyzed using Chi-Square Test and Spearman’s Correlation Coefficient. Results: The percentages of patients were equally divided among the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases p > 0.05. More than half of the patients were females (61.3%). The majority of the patients were in the age group 50-60 years. Also, the majority of the patients had implants with malpractice placed in the posterior region. Exactly half of the patients had implants with malpractice placed in the maxilla. In addition, exactly half of the patients had technical errors violating the surrounding structures; (37.7%) of the patients had damage to adjacent tooth and (11.3%) had inferior alveolar nerve damage; also, (4.7%) of them had sinus penetration. Furthermore, at the patient level, age and gender were not related to implant failure, and (75.5%) of the patients had implant failure. With respect to peri-implantitis, patients ≥ 50 years of age were more than patients < 50 years of age. However, gender and maxilla were not related to peri-implantitis. The prevalence of peri-implantitis was 20.8% at the patient level. In partially edentulous patients, implant fracture was (1.17%) at the implant level. Conclusion: Implant malpractice equally occurred among the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Keywords: Failure, Implant, Intraoperative, Malpractice, Peri-implantitis, Postoperative, Preoperative.

scholarly journals Utilization of Preventive Care Services at a University Hospital in Saudi Arabia

Health Scope ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Ali Al-Ghamdi ◽  
Rajaa M Al-Raddadi ◽  
Omar W Althomali ◽  
Abdulrahman S Bazaid
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Preventive Services ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Screening Services ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Background: Chronic diseases have significant impacts on health systems worldwide and are a leading cause of death. Early diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases are the best ways to reduce mortality and morbidity. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate public access to preventive services for chronic diseases in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A survey of university hospital visitors was conducted in 2019. Participants were randomly selected and asked to fill a 16-question survey, including demographics, health care utilization, and type of preventive services. The chi-square test (SPSS) was used to identify any significant association between age and gender using the variable of preventive screening or counseling. Results: The majority of individuals who completed the survey (250 participants) were young, married, and male bachelor’s degree holders. About 71% of the participants received counseling services for either smoking, physical activity, weight, diet, or sleeping. More than half (58%) had undergone screening services, including breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, hypertension, or weight management. Chi-square analysis showed that females had a significant (P < 0.01) positive statistical relationship with the utilization of diabetes and breast cancer screening services, while males were more associated (P < 0.01) with smoking and weight-related counseling than females. Conclusions: The study demonstrated an insufficient use of preventive services and that sociodemographic differences (such as age and gender) could influence the utilization of various preventive services. Females were significantly positively associated with breast cancer and diabetes-related preventive services as these diseases are highly prevalent among females. Public education and awareness campaigns are needed to broadcast the importance of preventive services and promote better understanding and management of chronic diseases.

scholarly journals Dental Malpractice in Implant Dentistry in Saudi Arabia: Preoperative and Intraoperative Complications

2019 ◽  
pp. 6844-6854
Author(s):  
Rahaf Al-Safadi ◽  
Riham Al-Safadi ◽  
Reef Al-Safadi ◽  
Mohammed Al-Shulayyil ◽  
Abdullah Al-Anazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Treatment Planning ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Inferior Alveolar Nerve ◽  
Nerve Damage ◽  
Adjacent Tooth ◽  
Inappropriate Treatment ◽  
Implant Dentistry

Aim: The aim of this study was to detect preoperative and intraoperative dental malpractice in the field of implant dentistry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: 115 patients aged ≥ 18 years with at least one professional malpractice in implant dentistry done in dental health premises in Saudi Arabia were included in the study. Clinical and Radiographic examinations were used to detect preoperative complications (poor patient selection, diagnosis, inappropriate treatment planning) and intraoperative complications (damage to adjacent tooth, inferior alveolar nerve damage, sinus penetration, and implant positional failure due to poor surgical execution).The data obtained including age and gender were documented in a patient examination form then statistically analyzed using Chi-Square Test and Spearman’s Correlation Coefficient. Results: More than half of the patients were females (62.6%). The majority of the patients were in the age group 50-60 years (31.3%). Also, the majority of the patients had implants with malpractice placed in the posterior region. Exactly half of the patients had implants with malpractice placed in the maxilla. In addition, exactly half of the patients had technical errors violating the surrounding structures; (39.1%) of the patients had damage to adjacent tooth, (11.3%) had inferior alveolar nerve damage, and (4.3%) had sinus penetration. Conclusion: Patients were equally divided between implant positional failure due to preoperative inappropriate treatment planning and that due to intraoperative poor surgical execution. Solid theoretical knowledge and polished surgical skills are key success factors for accurate implant placement.

The Influence of Age and Gender on Mandibular Indices among the Libyan Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Bone Mineralization ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
T Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Libyan Population

Radiographic Mandibular Indices serve as easy and relatively cheap tools for evaluating bone mineralization. Objectives: To examine the effect of age and gender on three mandibular indices: the panoramic mandibular index (PMI), the mandibular ratio (MR) and the mandibular cortical index (MCI), among Libyan population. Methods: The three indices were measured on 317 digital (OPGs) of adult humans (155 males, 162 females). The sample was divided into six age groups (from 18-25 years through 56-65 years). The measurements were analyzed for interactions with age and sex, using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Studies) software version no. 22. The tests employed were two way ANOVA, the unpaired T-test and chi-square test. Results: The mean PMI fluctuated between 0.37 s.d. 0.012 and 0.38 s.d. 0.012. among the sixth age groups. One-way ANOVA statistical test revealed no significant of age on PMI. On the other hand gender variation has effect on PMI, since independent sample t-test disclosed that the difference between the male and female PMI means statistically significant. ANOVA test showed that the means of MR among age groups showed a negative correlation i.e. MR mean declined from 3.01 in 18-25 age groups to 2.7 in 55-65 age groups. In contrary, the gender showed no effect on MR according two sample t-test at p> 0.05. In regards with MCI, statistical analysis showed that it affected by age that is C1 was decreasing by age while C2 and C3 were increased by age. Using chi square test the result indicated that there is a significant difference among the different age group and the two genders in MCI readings. Conclusion: PMI was influenced significantly by age but minimally by the gender. MR is not affected by gender but has a negative correlation with age. MCI is affected by both age and gender

scholarly journals Obesity in Saudi Arabia in 2020: Prevalence, Distribution, and Its Current Association with Various Health Conditions

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Nora A. Althumiri ◽  
Mada H. Basyouni ◽  
Norah AlMousa ◽  
Mohammed F. AlJuwaysim ◽  
Rasha A. Almubark ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
National Level ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Colon Diseases

The global prevalence of obesity is increasing. Obesity is associated with many chronic diseases and health conditions. This study aims to estimate the current prevalence of obesity in Saudi Arabia and described the current national-level status of the association between obesity and various health conditions. This study is a nationwide cross-sectional survey conducted over phone-interviews in June 2020. In this study, a proportional quota-sampling technique was used to obtain equal distributions of participants, stratified by age and gender, across the 13 regions of Saudi Arabia. Weight and height were self-reported, and the obesity was determined as BMI ≥ 30. Logistic regression adjusted for age and gender was used for exploring current associations between obesity and health conditions. Of the 6239 participants contacted, 4709 participants responded and completed the interview with a response rate of 75.48%. Of them, 50.1% were female, the mean age was 36.4 ± 13.5 (Range: 18–90), and the median age was 36. The national weighted prevalence of obesity (BMI ≥ 30) was 24.7%, and the prevalence in the sample (unweighted) was 21.7%. Obesity was significantly associated with type 2 diabetes [Odd ratio, (OR) = 1.52], hypercholesterolemia (OR = 1.69), hypertension (OR = 1.61), lung diseases (OR = 1.69), rheumatoid arthritis (OR = 1.57), sleep apnea (OR = 1.82), colon diseases (OR = 1.31), and thyroid disorders (OR = 1.8). This study provides an update on the recent prevalence of obesity in Saudi Arabia. It also shows the variation in prevalence rates between different regions, which might be explored further. Although obesity shows a decreasing trend, almost one-quarter of this study sample were obese. Obesity is currently associated with many health conditions that can affect the individuals’ quality of life, impose stress on the healthcare system and impose an economic burden on the country. This evidence highlights the need for action to focus more on obesity in Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index and Helicobacter pylori among Obese and Non-Obese Patients in Najran, Saudi Arabia: A Case-Control Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Al-Zubaidi ◽  
Abdo Alzobydi ◽  
Saeed Alsareii ◽  
AbdulazizTurky Al-Shahrani ◽  
Naweed Alzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Helicobacter Pylori ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Upper Endoscopy ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Total Prevalence ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Saudi Patients

Objective: We examine obese and non-obese patients with respect to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) positive-infection (HPPI) and associated factors, specifically body mass index (BMI). Methods: This study took place in the Department of Endoscopy of a central hospital in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia (SA). A total of 340 obese Saudi patients (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) who had undergone diagnostic upper endoscopy before sleeve gastrectomy, were compared with 340 age and gender-matched control patients (BMI < 30 kg/m2) who had undergone diagnostic upper endoscopy for other reasons. Data collected included diagnosis of HPPI. Descriptive and multivariable binary logistic regression was conducted. Results: Mean patient age was 31.22 ± 8.10 years, and 65% were males. The total prevalence of HPPI was 58% (95% CI = 54–61%) with obese patients presenting significantly more HPPI than non-obese patients (66% vs. 50%, OR = 1.98, 95% CI = 1.45–2.70, p < 0.0005). Age and gender did not associate significantly with HPPI (p = 0.659, 0.200, respectively) and increases in BMI associated significantly with increases in HPPI (p < 0.0005). BMI remained a significant factor in HPPI when modelled with both age and gender (OR = 1.022, 95% CI = 1.01–1.03, p < 0.0005). Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, the significance of HPPI in obese Saudi patients residing in the Najran region in SA was demonstrated alongside the significance role of BMI in HPPI.

scholarly journals Impact of season, age and gender on some clinical, haematological and serum parameters in Shetland ponies in east province, Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Turke Shawaf ◽  
Jamal Hussen ◽  
Mohammed Al-Zoubi ◽  
Hassein Hamaash ◽  
Khalid Al-Busadah
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Serum Parameters ◽  
And Gender

Exploring Prospective Predictors of Completed Suicides

Crisis ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Feigelman ◽  
Zohn Rosen ◽  
Bernard S. Gorman
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Social Surveys ◽  
Completed Suicide ◽  
Life Circumstances ◽  
And Gender

Background: This study was based on over 30,000 respondents who completed General Social Surveys between 1978 and 2002. Aims: We approached these respondents prospectively, comparing and contrasting the responses of those who subsequently died by suicide (N = 141) with those who died from all other causes (N = 9,115). Method: We employed chi-square and logistic regression analyses of important demographic confounders to test for statistically significant differences between suicide decedents and all other decedents. Results: Suicide decedents died on average 2 years sooner than all other decedents. When covariates of age and gender were applied, suicide decedents exhibited greater acceptance of suicide for dealing with various adverse life circumstances, were more likely to have been the gun owners in their households, lived in regions where gun ownership was more commonplace, and held less strong religious beliefs and less of a belief of an afterlife. Conclusion: The observed affinity between attitudes of suicide acceptability and completed suicide suggests a potential for creating a meaningful assessment tool to identify those positioned at the extreme end of the suicide risk continuum.

Impact of age and gender in patients with thin melanoma

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8056-8056 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. K. Chang ◽  
S. K. Liu ◽  
J. S. Choi ◽  
R. C. Liu ◽  
P. F. Fuchshuber
Keyword(s):  
Cox Regression ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Superficial Spreading ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Thin Melanoma ◽  
Male Ratio ◽  
And Gender

8056 Background: The incidence of thin melanoma (≤ 1mm) continues to increase. The purpose of this study was to characterize the incidence and prognosis of thin melanoma among the various age groups. We analyzed the records of 15,267 patients diagnosed with melanoma of these we were able to identify 5573 patients with thin melanoma (≤ 1mm). Methods: A retrospective review was undertaken to identify patients with thin melanoma (<1mm) treated at all the Northern California Kaiser Permanente facilities. All patients received their treatment between January 1998 and December 2004. Univariate and multivariate analyses of predictive factors were evaluated with the log-rank test and Cox regression. In addition chi-square test of relevant clinicopathologic factors determined which factors were predictive of overall survival (OS). Results: Mean age was 55 years (range 8–101). Mean follow-up was 74 months (range 3–209) and 54% were male. Primaries were on the trunk (34%), lower extremities (19%), upper extremities (26%), or head/neck (20%). Mean thickness was 0.4 ± 0.25 mm. The most common histology was superficial spreading (88%). The overall 5 and 10 year survival were 89 and 79, respectively. By univariate analysis age, sex, location and histology were predictive of OS however by multivariate analysis only age and sex were predictive of OS. The female/male ratio was 2 in patients diagnosed before the 3rd decade, and this ratio approached 1 in the mid-5th decade. However, the female/male ratio was 0.5 among patients diagnosed with melanoma in their 8th decade. Conclusions: Females are more susceptible than men to the risk of melanoma at a younger age however this susceptibility changes with increasing age. Our results demonstrate that the incidence of melanoma may be influenced by age and gender. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Government’s Efforts to Mitigate the Adverse Effects of Gas Flaring in Host Communities

2021 ◽  
pp. 42-50
Author(s):  
Nkemdilim I. Obi ◽  
Phillip T Bwititi ◽  
Ezekiel U. Nwose
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Gas Flaring ◽  
Mitigation And Adaptation ◽  
Age And Gender Differences ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chi Square Tests

Background: This is a 5th in the series on gas flaring in Niger Delta Nigeria and previous reports have highlighted health impact and comparison of communities, amongst others. Government have mitigation programs whose satisfaction in the communities of Niger Delta is unknown. Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate government’s efforts at mitigation and adaptation whether there are age and/or gender differences Methods: This was a quantitative survey cross-sectional study that used Likert scale questionnaire to generate views of the community on the behavioural change wheel (BCW) as well as mitigation and adaptation efforts of the government. Respondents were stratified into age groups and dichotomized in female or male and analysis involved multivariate analysis (MANOVA) to evaluate age and gender differences. Chi-Square tests were performed to assess associations between BCW components mitigation versus adaptation. Results: A total of 435 respondents were included and the results show levels of inconsistent age and gender differences. Men tended to agree more on government’s BCW albeit not significance achieved, while women agreed more mitigation and adaptation (p < 0.02). On age, the silent generation (>70 years old) group agreed more on BCW, but contrarily disagreed on mitigation and adaptation while younger generation agreed on the latter (0.001). Chi-Square tests show significance for association. Conclusion: This report highlights divergent views of the community on the discourse of government’s efforts at mitigation and adaptation of gas flaring in Niger Delta Nigeria, thereby providing empirical evidence of generational gap on environmental issue.

scholarly journals COMPARISON AND EVALUATION OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND GRAPHOANALYSIS USING HOUSE'S CLASSIFICATION, FOR ASSESSMENT OF EMOTIONAL STATUS OF COMPLETELY EDENTULOUS PATIENTS, IN SUCCESS OF COMPLETE DENTURE.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Sargam R. Parate ◽  
Jaishree Chahande ◽  
Rahul Gandhi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Complete Denture ◽  
Emotional Status ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Edentulous Patients

Aim: To compare and evaluate clinical experience and graphoanalysis, using House’s classification in assessing the emotional status of completely edentulous patients in success of complete denture. Settings and Design: Comparative analytical study. Methods and Material: 50 completely edentulous patients of age above 45 years (M/F) were taken as subjects. Literate patients were included in the study while incompetent patients and illiterate patients were excluded. Patients were asked to express their expectations regarding the treatment on paper in their handwritings using vernacular language. Subjects were categorized on the basis of age and gender. The handwriting samples were collected and graphoanalysis was done. Statistical analysis used: The resultant data was subjected to statistical analysis using chi square test and spearman's rank correlation test. Results: Considering age, on graphoanalysis (P-18, I-14, E-14, H–4) were found, when compared to Clinical experience (P-23, I-12, E -13, H- 2). While considering gender, on GA (P-18, I-14, E-14 and H-4) were found when compared to CE (P-23, I-12, E-13 and H-2). Chi-square test showed CE and GA were independent of age and gender. Spearman’s rank correlation between CE and GA was 0.217. Conclusions: Clinical experience and graphoanalysis of complete denture patient are independent of Age and Gender. There was a significant correlation between CE and GA, so graphoanalysis can be used for ascertaining the mental attitude of completely edentulous patient.

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