Perception Of Oral Hygiene Practices And Dental Treatment Permissible During Fasting Amongst Dental Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study In Pakistan

Abstract Background: Fasting places prohibitions on eating and drinking for a certain period of time. Although many dental treatments have been said to be safe and can be performed while fasting, other may result in breaking of fast. The study aims to evaluate the perception of dental patients of Lahore, Pakistan regarding effect of such treatments and hygiene measures during fasting. Methods : It was a cross-sectional survey carried out in 2 dental teaching hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan from September- October 2018. Patients were asked to complete a self-administered structured questionnaire developed to assess the knowledge regarding dental treatments, and hygiene practices while fasting. The questionnaire consisted of 7 items regarding the influence of dental treatments such as filling, scaling, and extraction etc. on fasting. Questions were also added regarding maintenance of oral hygiene such as brushing and its effect on fast. Frequencies and percentages are used to display results. Chi-squared test was used for statistical analysis to estimate difference between gender, and educational status with perception of procedures breaking fast. Results : Out of 415 responses, 374 were included for analysis. About 76.2% respondents believed that undergoing extraction broke fast. Scaling was thought to nullify the fast by 45.5% of respondents. 52.9% perceived root canal treatment to break fast along with 67.6%, who believed anaesthesia administration broke fast. As far as oral hygiene was concerned, brushing was reported to break fast by 57.5% with the use of mouthwash invalidating fast by 63.4%. Conclusion : The respondents were generally aware of some procedures not breaking fast however, most thought that administration of anaesthesia, undergoing root canal treatment, and extraction invalidated fast. Also, hygiene maintenance measures such as brushing and use of mouthwash during was also thought to break fast. It is imperative that the healthcare providers should be familiar with the effect of dental treatments and oral hygiene measures on fasting state that can influence the treatment plan of the patients.

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Perception Of Oral Hygiene Practices And Dental Treatment Permissible During Fasting Amongst Dental Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study In Pakistan

10.21203/rs.2.22096/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Khaloud Tariq ◽

Arooj Ul Hassan ◽

Muhammad Hassan ◽

Shahab Ud Din ◽

Zunaira Arooj ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oral Hygiene ◽

Root Canal ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Treatment Plan ◽

Root Canal Treatment ◽

Teaching Hospitals ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Patients ◽

Hygiene Practices ◽

Hygiene Measures

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CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY OF ATTITUDE, PRACTICE AND KNOWLEDGE OF ORAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND DENTAL TREATMENT IN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN SOUTH CANARA DISTRICT.( KARNATAKA)

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1703827 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 04 (04) ◽

pp. 028-032

Author(s):

K.S Sharath ◽

Manavi Prabhu ◽

Biju Thomas ◽

Shamila Shetty

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Information Needs ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hygiene Practices

Abstract Objective: The purpose of the study is to estimate the knowledge, attitude and practise of the oral hygiene,and dental treatment, and its correlation with everyday oral hygiene practices among the health care professionals of south canara district ( Karnataka) Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted on 200 health care professionals between Jan 20th to Feb 20th 2013.Two hundred health professionals were asked to answer a questionnaire containing 15 questions.Data once collected was analysed using SPSS software. Results: 56.3% health professionals visited the dentist once in six months. 26% health professionals felt that unavailability of time is the main factor influencing dental visits. Main cause of taking a dental appointment in 33% subjects was found to be dental caries. 54.6% obtained information on oral hygiene practices through mass media followed by 22.3 % who obtained it directly from the dentist.59.2% brushed their teeth twice daily.50% used medium bristle tooth brush.48.5 % had a brushing time of 3-5 min. 41.5% did not use any other oral hygiene aid.28.64% got scaling done in the last 3-6 months. 56% did not have an habit of using a tooth pick. 43.3% used combination of circular, vertical and horizontal method of brushing.45.5% felt that scaling caused loss of enamel. Conclusion: It appears that knowledge, attitude, and behaviour attitude, practice and knowledge of oral hygiene practices and dental treatment in health care professionals in South Canara district is gud.Though more information needs to be provided about other oral hygiene aids.

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Hubungan Pengetahuan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut Pasien Terhadap Kepatuhan Menjalani Perawatan Berulang

Conservative Dentistry Journal ◽

10.20473/cdj.v8i1.2018.5-10 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 5

Author(s):

Isnia Maulidah ◽

M Roelianto ◽

Galih Sampoerno

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Patient Compliance ◽

Root Canal ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Dental Health ◽

Data Gathering ◽

Root Canal Treatment ◽

Treatment Result ◽

Cross Sectional

Background: Dental caries is one of oral and dental disease that has high prevalence in Indonesia. The fact showed that there are many dental caries were in advanced condition, resulting in root canal treatment needed. The failure of root canal treatment usually caused by patient non compliance in multivisit treatment. It was probably because of the lack of public knowledge about oral and dental health. Purpose: This study was to investigate the correlation between oral and dental health knowledge with patient compliance in multivisit treatment. Methods: An analytic survey using cross sectional design was carry out on 35 patients in UPF Konservasi Gigi RSGMP FKG UNAIR around September-November 2011. The data gathering was done using both questionnaire and focused interview. The test of Spearman correlation was used to measure the correlation between the oral and dental health knowledge to patient compliance in multivisit treatment. Result: This study showed that there was no significant correlation between oral and dental health knowledge to patient compliance (p=0,837). But there was significant correlation between patient compliance with patient motivation (p=0,006), needs (p=0,020), perception (p=0,018) and dental treatment cost (p=0,034) with patien compliance in multivisist dental treatment. Conclusion: There was no significant correlation between oral and dental health knowledge to patient compliance. There are other factors that give significance contribution to the increasement of complianced beside knowledge, such as motivation, needs, patient’s perception in continousy treatment and and cost.

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Phenytoin-Induced Gingival Overgrowth Management with Periodontal Treatment

Brazilian Dental Journal ◽

10.1590/0103-6440201300029 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 39-43 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Bruno César de Vasconcelos Gurgel ◽

Carlos Roberto Batista de Morais ◽

Pedro Carlos da Rocha-Neto ◽

Euler Maciel Dantas ◽

Leão Pereira Pinto ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Hygiene ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Treatment Plan ◽

Pocket Depth ◽

Gingival Overgrowth ◽

Probing Pocket Depth ◽

Supportive Periodontal Therapy ◽

Continuous Use ◽

Oral Hygiene Instruction

Phenytoin-induced gingival overgrowth (PIGO) is a common complication of the continuous use of medications. This paper presents a case of PIGO hindering oral function and compromising oral hygiene and aesthetics, which was treated with a combination of nonsurgical and surgical periodontal therapies. A 39-year-old male patient was referred for dental treatment with several complaints, especially upper and lower gingival overgrowth that hindered speech and swallowing. Generalized deep probing pockets and bone loss were detected. Diagnosis of gingival overgrowth associated with phenytoin and chronic periodontitis was established. The treatment plan consisted of conservative therapy with education on oral health, motivation and meticulous oral hygiene instruction in combination with scaling and root planing. During the revaluation period, a marked reduction in the clinical parameters was noted, particularly probing pocket depth reduction. Surgical therapy for removal of gingival overgrowth was also performed to achieve pocket reduction. Supportive periodontal therapy was proposed and the patient is currently under follow-up for 4 years. Management of PIGO may be obtained by the use of periodontal procedures combined with good oral hygiene and periodontal supportive care.

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Tooth Loss and Its Association With Frequency of Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Yemeni Women

10.21203/rs.3.rs-147421/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Anas Shamala ◽

Ebtesam Al-Maimooni ◽

Salsbeel Al-Matari ◽

Ryhana Hiyat ◽

Mohammed Al-wesabi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Hygiene ◽

Tooth Loss ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Khat Chewing ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Hygiene Practices ◽

The Mean

Abstract Backgrounds: The present study sought to assess tooth loss and oral hygiene practices among a sample of Yemeni women in association with giving births (parity).Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional study included a sample of 644 Yemeni women. They were interviewed to gather socio-demographic (age, education, number of children) and behavioral data (oral hygiene practices, khat chewing and smoking). Additionally, they were examined clinically to assess number of tooth loss. Data were analyzed using SPSS with a P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The participating women aged between 16 and 51 years. Only one fifth of the sample reported brushing their teeth regularly (i.e, at least once a day), and around 36.8% reported using dental aids occasionally. Additionally, 52% and 21% of the sample reported they were khat chewers and smokers, respectively. The mean number of tooth loss was 4.7. The mean number of children was 4.15, with approximately 54% of the participating women had more than 3 children. The results of the logistic regression revealed a significant association between number of children and tooth loss. Conclusion: Yemeni women had poor oral hygiene practices and high prevalence of tooth loss increased proportionally with the increased number of children. This emphasizes the importance of an effective oral hygiene motivation and health education among female patients during pregnancy periods.

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Knowledge and Practices Assessment of Decontamination during Root Canal Treatment in Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science ◽

10.23958/ijirms/vol06-i01/1040 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (01) ◽

pp. 25-29

Author(s):

Necdet Adanir ◽

Hassan Alkhalaf ◽

Maram H. Alanazi ◽

Asma S. Alghamdi ◽

Abdullah A. Aljami ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Root Canal ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Root Canal Treatment ◽

Canal System ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rubber Dam ◽

Infected Root ◽

Treatment Data ◽

Root Canal System ◽

Partial Isolation

Introduction: Bacteria play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of pulpal and periradicular pathoses. For example: Apical periodontitis is an inflammation of dental periapical tissues developed as a response to colonization of microorganisms in root canal system. The elimination of microbial species from the infected root canal system necessitates a strict aseptic condition for Instrumentation, disinfection and inter appointment medication. Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans had been commonly associated organisms in treatment-resistant infections. Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study based on web-survey questionnaires developed by the authors with high confidence. The sample size was 304 estimated using the Qualtrics calculator with a confidence level of 95% and a margin of error of 5%. The questionnaire is divided into sections, regarding endodontic practice include endodontic education , years of experience , used of rubber dam or no and how to used irrigant solution whoever Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), Chlorhexidine, chelating agents (EDTA) or (MTAD) and reasons of every irrigant that prevents during root canal treatment. Data were collected using Google forms and prepared for analysis using Microsoft Excel. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS software. Results: A total of 304 participants responded, 44.1% dental interns, 39.5% General Dentist, 9.9% Endodontist, 6.3% other dental specialty. the Probable reasons that prevent them using rubber dam during root canal treatment are: 5.9% due to difficulty to apply, 9.2% due to lack of materials, 5.3% because it is a time-consuming, 1.6% said that other isolation methods are enough (partial isolation), 3.9% because of multiple reason combined together. 48.7% they always use rubber dam, so they did not choose any of the previous reasons. Conclusion: In conclusion, we identify and understand, most of the participants “always using rubber dam” during root canal treatment and the most common reasons was time consumption that prevented dentist from using rubber. In this study majority of participants preferred NaOCl 81.9% and 7.1% don’t use it.

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Factors Associated With Self-Perception in Oral Health of Pregnant Women

Health Education & Behavior ◽

10.1177/10901981211038903 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 109019812110389

Author(s):

Jairo Corchuelo-Ojeda ◽

Guillermo Julián González Pérez ◽

Alejandro Casas-Arcila

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Health Perception ◽

High Income ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hygiene Practices ◽

History Of

Background Health perception is a subjective predictor of long-term morbidity and mortality. Few studies address the perception that pregnant women have of their oral health. Objective The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between socioeconomic factors and self-assessment of oral health in pregnant women from Cali, Colombia. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 998 pregnant women, calculated using the formula to estimate a proportion in finite populations, with a confidence level of 95%. A questionnaire was applied for sociodemographic characterization, as well as to enquire about oral health perception, knowledge, and practices of oral health. Results The mean age of the surveyed mothers was 24.7, with a standard deviation of 6.1, of which 23.6% were adolescents. The perception they had about their oral health status was considered good by 60.8%. Of the 82.9% who reported having attended dentistry, more than half perceived good oral health. Pregnant women with no history of oral problems, with a perception of medium or high income, and with good oral hygiene practices tend to have a good perception of their oral health. Conclusion Pregnant women with no history of oral problems, with a perception of medium or high income, and with good oral hygiene practices tend to have a good perception of their oral health.

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Oral Hygiene Awareness and Effect of Orthodontic Treatment on Periodontal Health among Medical Students

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1708707 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 07 (02) ◽

pp. 031-037

Author(s):

Akshara Mary Jacob ◽

Nina Shenoy ◽

Rahul Bhandary

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Periodontal Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hygiene Practices ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Gingival Health ◽

Increased Sensitivity

Abstract Background: Orthodontic treatment helps in improving aesthetics, oral hygiene as well as functional occlusion. Also, importance of oral hygiene in orthodontic patients is always intensified to prevent any further periodontal disease. Regular oral hygiene maintenance is important for the maintenance of gingival health during and after orthodontic therapy as it helps in preservation of the health of gingiva as well as overall oral health. Objective: To assess the extent of oral hygiene awareness and impact of orthodontic treatment on of periodontal health, among medical students. Method: A cross sectional survey containing 19 questions was answered by 150 medical students who had undergone fixed Orthodontic treatment from various colleges in Mangalore, Karnataka. Results and Conclusion: The results of this survey showed that medical students have adequate knowledge of oral hygiene practices. Majority of medical students who had undergone orthodontic treatment showed increased bleeding from gums, increased sensitivity and difficulty in brushing and flossing indicating that orthodontic treatment does have impact on maintenance of oral hygiene. Thus, a thorough assessment of the periodontal health is recommended prior to orthodontic treatment. Equal emphasis should also be laid on the necessity of good oral hygiene and regular periodontal maintenance for the best outcome.

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