scholarly journals The effect of different mouth washes and text messages reminder in the oral health of orthodontic patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. e208189
Author(s):  
Saba N. Yaseen ◽  
Aisha A. Qasim ◽  
Ali R. Al-Khatib
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Sodium Fluoride ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cetylpyridinium Chloride ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Chlorhexidine Digluconate ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Orthodontic Patients

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different mouth washes and to study the effect of text message reminder on the oral health status of orthodontic patients treated with fixed appliances. Methods: This study was a clinical trial with pre-test and post-test control group design, conducted on 24 patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment aged 15-30 years. The patients randomly divided into two groups; one received a weekly telephone text massage reminder for the instructions of brushing and rinsing while the second group did not receive any messages. Ortho-plaque index and gingival index were used to evaluate the patient’s oral hygiene status. The reading indices after brushing only were regarded as a control, then the patients were instructed to use two mouth washes, one containing sodium fluoride with cetylpyridinium chloride, the second containing chlorhexidine digluconate with cetylpyridinium chloride and Aloe Vera. Each one was used routinely for 4 weeks with the same amount and method. The washout period between the two types mouth washes was 4 weeks with a standardized toothbrush and paste. Results: Ortho-plaque index values decreased over the time between first, second and third visits. However, this index raised up at the fourth visit and again dropdown at the fifth visit. Similar results were detected for gingival index. Also, significant interaction between messages and the assessments was recorded for gingival index with a significant difference between the group of text messages and without text messages group (p<0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study showed that the combination of sodium fluoride with cetylpyridinium chloride was more potent for plaque control, while chlorhexidine digluconate with cetylpyridinium chloride and Aloe Vera combination showed a better gingival improvement. Moreover, the text messages reminder could enhance, but not replace direct oral hygiene instruction in orthodontic patients.

scholarly journals Appropriate Oral Hygiene Motivation Method for Patients with Fixed Appliances

2007 ◽  
Vol 77 (6) ◽  
pp. 1085-1089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuhal Yetkin Ay ◽  
Mözgür Sayın ◽  
Yener Özat ◽  
Tuba Goster ◽  
A. Onur Atilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
The Other ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Verbal Information ◽  
Bleeding On Probing ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Fixed Appliances ◽  
The Difference

Abstract Objective: To determine the most appropriate oral hygiene motivation method (OHMM) for orthodontic patients with fixed appliances. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 orthodontic patients, scheduled for their regular controls, were included in this study. The patients were divided into five groups (n = 30) according to the verbal OHMM and instructed as follows: only verbal information (V), verbal information with demonstration on model (M), verbal information with demonstration on model and self application by the patient (M+A), verbal information using the illustration catalog (I), and verbal information using the illustration catalog and self application by the patient (I+A). All of the applications of the patients were made under the supervision of the clinicians. The periodontal parameters (plaque index [PI], gingival index [GI], and bleeding on probing [BOP]) were recorded at the baseline (before the instructions of the OHMM), 1 week later, and 4 weeks after the OHMM. Results: All periodontal parameters showed significant decreases after 4 weeks in all OHMM groups (P &lt; .05). I+A group has significantly lower PI scores and BOP percentages than the other groups (P &lt; .05) after 4 weeks. The difference between the V group and M+A, I, and I+A groups in the GI scores were significant (P &lt; .05), and the I+A group has presented the lowest GI score. Conclusions: The OHMM applied by the patients under the supervision of the clinician seemed to be more successful in the elimination of plaque and inflammatory symptoms in patients with fixed appliances.

scholarly journals Oral hygiene habits and status of orthodontic patients attending the University of Pretoria, Oral and Dental Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 130-135
Author(s):  
Noluthando L Buthelezi ◽  
Thomas K Madiba
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
University Of Pretoria ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Most orthodontic patients struggle to maintain good oral hygiene during treatment. To determine oral hygiene habits and status of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment at University of Pretoria, Oral and Dental Hospital. A cross-sectional descriptive study. A modified, validated, self-administered questionnaire was used, and clinical examinations were conducted using Orthodontic Plaque Index, Gingival index, and Bleeding index. The questionnaire sought to determine knowledge and practice patterns. Data analysis included frequencies and correlations using chi-square test, with a significance of p<0.05.Fifty patients participated with 34(68%) being female with ages from 10 to 28 and a mean of 18,5. Seventy percent avoided sticky foodstuff, 74% used mouthwash, 56% flossed daily and 84% brushed twice daily. However, 82% consumed sugar containing drinks. Clinical exam revealed an Orthodontic Plaque Index mean of 2.6, Gingival Index mean of 0.1 while the Bleeding Index was 13.3 and 90% had normal gingiva. There was a significant difference in Gingival Index score between patients at age category 10-19 and 18-24 (p< 0.05). This study revealed a satisfactory oral hygiene status among patients at the institution with the majority of patients maintaining good oral hygiene practices. However, 82% consumed sugar sweetened beverages.

scholarly journals Asthma and periodontal health in children

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (12) ◽  
pp. 1202-1208
Author(s):  
Bojana Davidovic ◽  
Mirjana Ivanovic ◽  
Dejan Bokonjic ◽  
Svjetlana Jankovic ◽  
Jelena Eric ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Asthmatic Children ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Children With Asthma

Background/Aim. Oral health is an important part of overall health. Good oral health is important for oral diseases prevention and health maintenance of respiratory system. The aim of the study was to evaluate oral hygiene and periodontal health parameters of asthmatic children and to compare them with children without asthma as well as to evaluate those parameters according to type of used medications and time of taking medications in children with asthma. Methods. This epidemiological study included 68 children with asthma and 68 children without asthma or any other chronic disease aged from 6 to 16 years. Parameters used in this study were Greene-Vermillion index, L?e-Silness gingival index and Community Periodontal Index (CPI). Results. Good oral hygiene (31.1%) was more present in children without asthma whereas poor hygiene (20.0%) was more frequent in children with asthma (p < 0.001). Healthy gingiva was more frequent in children without asthma (25%) while mild (58.8%) and moderate gingival inflammation (5.9%) were more frequent in the group of children with asthma (p < 0.01). Mean CPI values were higher in children with asthma (p < 0.001). Mean values of Plaque Index, Gingival Index and CPI did not show statistically significant difference in relation to type of administered medication. However, taking medications in the afternoon was related to higher mean values of Plaque Index and Gingival Index (p < 0.05) within the group of children with asthma. Conclusion. Children with asthma had poorer oral hygiene and were diagnosed with greater values of oral hygiene and periodontal indices compared with the group of children without asthma. For this reason, it is necessary to promote oral health and establish good oral hygiene habits in asthmatic children.

scholarly journals Association of Personality Traits with Oral Health Status: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Sneha Meshram ◽  
Dr. Deepti Gattani ◽  
Dr. Akhilesh Shewale ◽  
Dr. Swapneel Bodele
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Index Score ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
The Impact

Background-Gingivitis is inflammation of gingival. The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene. Personality is the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character. The oral health of the people may be affected by different personality characters. .The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the personality traits on oral hygiene performance and gingival health in dental OPD patients. Objectives-To assess the relationship between different personality traits with oral hygiene index score, gingival index score, plaque index score, oral hygiene practice, other habits, dental visits, income groups, education. Materials and Methods- In total 620 subjects of Department of Periodontlogy from Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti dental College and Hospital, Nagpur India were selected for the study. The personality characters were assessed by using the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised Short-form (EPQRS). Based on this questionnaire, the subjects were divided in to three subgroups Extroversion, Neuroticism and Psychoticism. Result-It was found that Simplified Oral Hygiene Index, Plaque Index Gingival Index was more in person with neuroticism type of personality. Conclusion -The findings of the present study suggested that there exist no co relation between various personality traits and associated oral health status. However further trials should be conducted in future to validate the present findings.

Evaluation of the Effect of Oral Hygiene Instructions on Maintenance of Gingival Health

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangeeta U Nayak ◽  
Swati Pralhad
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Oral Hygiene Instructions

ABSTRACT Aim Tooth brushing is the most widespread means of controlling plaque at home. Research on instruction techniques for promotion of oral health abilities plays an important role in the prevention of periodontal diseases. Thus the aim of the present study was to compare the effect of written and oral individualized instructions of oral hygiene on gingivitis in an adult population. Materials and methods Sixty participants above the age of 18 years were included in the study. They were randomly allocated into one of the three groups: Oral instructions, written instructions, and oral individualized instructions. For all the participants, plaque and gingival indices were recorded using periodontal probe with Williams's markings and a mouth mirror, at baseline, at the end of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd week. Results Plaque and gingival index scores reduced in all the groups. However, it was seen that plaque index significantly reduced in the group receiving individualized instructions. Conclusion In view of the results of the present study, it can be implied that oral hygiene instructions should be provided, and they should be tailormade for each individual that would help correct the individual deficits in the learners. How to cite this article Nayak SU, Pralhad S. Evaluation of the Effect of Oral Hygiene Instructions on Maintenance of Gingival Health. World J Dent 2016;7(3):123-125.

Oral Home Care and the Reasons for Seeking Dental Care by Individuals on Renal Dialysis

2002 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhad Atassi
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Renal Dialysis ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Care Practices

Abstract A cross-sectional study of 90 patients on renal dialysis was conducted to assess oral home care practices and the reasons for seeking dental care among these patients. Participants were divided into three groups based on the time they have been on renal dialysis. The groups were: (1) dialysis for less than one year, (2) dialysis for 1 to 3 years, and (3) dialysis for more than 3 years. Information regarding oral home care such as frequency of brushing, oral hygiene aids, and reasons for seeking dental care was obtained through a personal interview with the patients. Their oral health status was assessed using a plaque index and a gingival index. The means of plaque index were 1.716 (S.D 0.64), 2.161 (S.D 0.36), and 2.255 (S.D 0.42) respectively for the groups. The means of gingival index were 1.4278 (S.D 0.67), 1.9667 (S.D 0.38), and 2.0556 (S.D 0.35) for the three groups respectively. Tukey's post hoc test showed significant difference in both the indices between first and second groups and between the first and third groups, no significant difference was found between the second and third groups. The results indicate that oral home care practices were inadequate due to the presence of an unacceptable level of oral hygiene among the patients. Miswak (a wooden, Salvadora persica, chewing stick that is popular in the middle east to mechanically clean the teeth) has been found to be popular among the subjects. The primary purpose of dental clinic visits was for treatment of a dental problem rather than for the prevention of dental disease. There is a need for oral health promotion and especially prevention programs among the patients on renal dialysis. Citation Atassi F. Oral Home Care and the Reasons for Seeking Dental Care by Individuals on Renal Dialysis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2002 May;(3)2: 031-041.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Different Educational Methods on Oral Health in 7-13-year-old Visually Impaired Children in Tehran: A Randomized Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheida Masoumi ◽  
Nahid Askarizadeh ◽  
Mahmoud Ghasemi
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Educational Methods ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Visually Impaired Children

Background: Conventional oral health education is not suitable for visually impaired children. Objectives: Considering the importance of oral health, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of different educational methods on oral hygiene status. Methods: Following a clinical trial design, 88 visually impaired children, aged 7 to 13 years, living in Tehran were recruited and randomly allocated to four groups of verbal-tactile, verbal-braille, multisensory, and control. Initially, all children were well informed about the importance of oral hygiene; then, the baseline levels of plaque score and gingivitis were recorded by Silness & Loe plaque index and Loe & Silness gingival index, respectively. Experimental groups received oral health education through different methods. The instructions were repeated after one month, and plaque and gingival indices were reevaluated after two months. Data analysis was administered by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and posthoc tests using SPSS 20.0. Results: After receiving the intervention, all groups showed a decrease in plaque and gingival indices, with the most reduction in the multisensory group (with a statistically significant difference (P = 0.0001) between multisensory & control for both plaque & gingival indices). The least change was observed in the verbal-braille group compared to the control (for plaque index and gingival index after two months (P = 0.04) and (P = 0.17), respectively). Conclusions: This study demonstrated that the multisensory method (verbal-tactile-braille) is the best option to educate visually impaired children, with significantly more acceptable results.

scholarly journals Comparative Effectiveness of a Commercial Mouthwash and an Herbal Infusion in Oral Health Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 3008
Author(s):  
Gabriela Ciavoi ◽  
Luciana Dobjanschi ◽  
Tunde Jurca ◽  
Gyongyi Osser ◽  
Ioana Scrobota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Comparative Effectiveness ◽  
Plaque Formation ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Gingival Inflammation

Mouthrinse solutions represent a group of products used for maintaining oral hygiene after tooth brushing. Substances contained by plants bring benefits for the whole mouth health. The purpose of this study was to comparatively evaluate the effectiveness of a commercial mouthwash and of an herbal infusion on dental plaque formation and gingival inflammation. The participants in the study (90 patients) were divided into two groups, the CM group, which rinsed with a commercial fluoride-containing mouthwash and the IM group, which used an herbal infusion. The Silness–Loe plaque index (PI) and the Loe–Silness gingival index (GI) were assessed at baseline and in three following monitoring sessions. Both mouthwashes used had good results in reducing plaque index and gingival index values. In all monitoring sessions, the average PI value calculated in the CM group was relatively lower than in the IM group, probably because of the fluoride contained in the commercial mouthwash. The average GI value calculated in the CM group was slightly higher in showing gingival inflammation than that of the IM group, therefore the IM group had a better average result than the CM group in GI value. Herbal mouthwashes are adequate to induce proper oral prevention through the preservation of good oral health.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Effectiveness of a Toothpaste Containing Tea Tree Oil and Ethanolic Extract of Propolis on the Improvement of Oral Health in Patients Using Removable Partial Dentures

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (13) ◽  
pp. 4071
Author(s):  
Karolina Wiatrak ◽  
Tadeusz Morawiec ◽  
Rafał Rój ◽  
Patryk Kownacki ◽  
Aleksandra Nitecka-Buchta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oral Microbiota ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Tea Tree Oil ◽  
Tea Tree ◽  
Ethanolic Extract Of Propolis

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of toothpaste containing natural tea tree essential oil (TTO) and ethanolic extract of propolis (EEP), on microflora and selected indicators of oral health in patients using removable acrylic partial dentures. Fifty patients with varying conditions of hygiene were divided into two groups. The study group received the toothpaste with TTO and EEP, while the control group received the same toothpaste but without TTO and EEP. At the first visit, oral hygiene and hygiene of the prostheses were carried out. Control visits took place 7 and 28 days later and compared to baseline. Indexes like API (Approximal Plaque Index), mSBI (modified Sulcus Bleeding Index), OHI-s (simplified Oral Hygiene Index), and DPI (Denture Plaque Index) were assessed in three subsequent stages, and swabs were collected from floor of the mouth area to assess the microbiota. After 7 and 28 days of using the toothpaste with TTO and EEP, a statistically significant decrease of the examined indicator values were observed in the study group as compared to the values upon the initial visit. The number of isolated strains of microorganisms in the study group was decreased or maintained at the same level, whereas in the control group an increase in the number of isolated strains was observed. The observed stabilization of oral microbiota in patients from the study group confirms the beneficial activity of toothpaste containing EEP and TTO compared to the control group.

scholarly journals Effect of automated messaging on oral hygiene in adolescent orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 262-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike C. Ross ◽  
Phillip M. Campbell ◽  
Larry P. Tadlock ◽  
Reginald W. Taylor ◽  
Peter H. Buschang
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Hygiene Compliance

ABSTRACTObjective:To determine whether automated text messages sent daily to adolescent orthodontic patients improves oral hygiene more than weekly reminders.Materials and Methods:A blinded, prospective, randomized controlled trial was designed to evaluate the effects of automated messages on oral hygiene. Subjects were recruited from patients undergoing orthodontic treatment at the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics. They were being treated with a variety of fixed full appliances in both arches. Subjects were randomly assigned to either a once-a-week text message group or a daily text message group. There were 52 females and 27 males who were 12 to 17 years of age. Oral hygiene was measured at the beginning of the study and again 8.6 ± 0.9 weeks later.Results:The daily reminder group (N = 42) had significantly greater improvements in oral hygiene compliance than the weekly reminder group (N = 37). The daily score decreases were 48%, 21% and 19% for the bleeding index (BI), plaque index (PI), and gingival index (GI), respectively. The weekly score decreases were 27%, 14% and 13% for the BI, PI, and GI. There were no sex differences in hygiene changes during the study. The 42% of patients who completed the survey at the end of the study wanted more frequent messages and reported that messages related to decreasing treatment time were the most effective, while those related to oral hygiene were the least effective.Conclusions:Daily text messages are more effective at improving oral hygiene than weekly text messages.

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