Sealant Utilization and its Influence on Caries Reduction in First Permanent Molars in Saudi Female School Children

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the utilization of fissure sealants and their influence on caries reduction in first permanent molars (FPMs) among 6-9 years old female schoolchildren in Dammam, Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: First to fourth grade female children from public schools in Dammam participated in this cross-sectional study. Dental caries and fissure sealants in FPMs were examined clinically using the World Health Organization guidelines. In addition, the parents of the participants responded to a self-reported questionnaire. Results: The study analyzed the data of 449 children. Almost 44.3% of the participants had at least one FPM affected with caries. There were 8.7% of the participants who had fissure sealants in at least one FPM, and out of these, only 2.2% had four FPMs filled with sealants. A significantly greater proportion of participants with sealed FPMs had no caries than the lower proportion of participants without sealants who had caries (P=<0.05). The use of sealants increased significantly from first grade (10.3%) to second grade (30.8%), third grade (38.5%), and fourth grade (20.5%) (P=0.006). High monthly family income (P= 0.047) and having insurance (P=0.017) were significantly associated with increased sealant application. Nearly 21.9% of participants’ parents were aware of caries protective effects of dental sealants. Conclusion: The application of sealants was significantly associated with reduced caries in FPMs. Class year, monthly family income, and insurance were significantly associated with having sealants. Caries prevention programs for children should incorporate sealant application.

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A survey of fissure sealants and dental caries prevalence in the first permanent molars among primary school girls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

European Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.4103/ejd.ejd_189_17 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (04) ◽

pp. 455-460 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Hessa M. Alwayli ◽

Sattam A. Alshiha ◽

Yazeed K. Alfraih ◽

Mohammed A. Hattan ◽

Abdullah A. Alamri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Age Groups ◽

Caries Prevalence ◽

Fissure Sealants ◽

Fissure Sealant ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Permanent Molars ◽

School Girls ◽

First Permanent Molars

ABSTRACT Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of caries and fissure sealants on the first permanent molars (FPMs) among 6–9-year-old girls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: The FPMs of 17,891 school girls from 120 randomly selected public primary schools were evaluated by visual and tactile examination for the carious status and the presence of fissure sealants. Chi-square test was used to analyze the data at level of 5%. Results: A total of 58,140 FPMs were assessed in the 17,891 children. Nearly 64.6% of the children were caries free. Only 1.3% of the children had at least one fissure sealant applied. At tooth level, the decayed FPMs counted for 24.6%. There was obvious underutilization of fissure sealants on the FPMs; 0.8% (n = 478). The caries prevalence in the mandibular FPMs (33%) was significantly higher than in the maxillary FPMs, 18.2% (P < 0.01). The proportion of carious FPMs increased with age of the children significantly (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference in the proportion of the presence of fissure sealants among the three different grade/age groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Caries prevalence in the FPMs was high and serious among this cohort of young students. This was contrasting the very low prevalence of fissure sealants.

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Prevalence of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization and its Relation with Dental Caries in School Children of Udupi District, South India

World Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1330 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 143-146 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kalyana Chakravarthy Pentapati ◽

Shashidhar Acharya ◽

Abhinav N Tadikonda

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

School Children ◽

South India ◽

Pediatric Dentistry ◽

World Health ◽

Significant Positive Association ◽

Molar Incisor Hypomineralization ◽

Permanent Molars ◽

The Mean ◽

First Permanent Molars

ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and its relationship with dental caries in school children of Udupi district. Materials and methods A total of 352 school children were recruited for this study. The European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD) 2003, criteria were followed for diagnosis of MIH. Dental caries was recorded using World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines (1997) under natural day light. Results The prevalence of MIH was seen to be 27% (n = 95). A total of 323 teeth had hypomineralization (106 were incisors and 217 were molars). The lower molars (n = 127) were more frequently affected than the upper molars (n = 90). Overall the maxillary incisors (n = 68) were more affected than the mandibular incisors (n = 38). Amongst the children with MIH, the mean number of decayed teeth was significantly lower than mean number of hypomineralized teeth in first permanent molars and first permanent molars and incisors (p < 0.001 and < 0.001) respectively. The mean decayed teeth in first permanent molar and incisors were significantly higher in subjects with MIH than without MIH (p < 0.001). Poisson regression analysis showed a significant positive association between MIH and dental caries (B = 1.43; p < 0.001). Conclusion The prevalence of MIH was relatively high and was associated with dental caries. How to cite this article Tadikonda AN, Acharya S, Pentapati KC. Prevalence of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization and its Relation with Dental Caries in School Children of Udupi District, South India. World J Dent 2015;6(3):143-146.

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The effect of different etching times on the retention of fissure sealants in second primary and first permanent molars

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry ◽

10.1111/j.1365-263x.1997.tb00283.x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 81-86 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

MONTY S. DUGGAL ◽

JINOUS F. TAHMASSEBI ◽

K. JACK TOUMBA ◽

CHRISSIE MAVROMATI

Keyword(s):

Second Primary ◽

Fissure Sealants ◽

Permanent Molars ◽

First Permanent Molars

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The treatment of first permanent molars in a school dental programme: Implications for fissure sealants

Australian Dental Journal ◽

10.1111/j.1834-7819.1975.tb04336.x ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 94-100 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

D. M. Roder

Keyword(s):

Fissure Sealants ◽

Permanent Molars ◽

First Permanent Molars

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PERBEDAAN TOPICAL FLUORIDE APPLICATION DAN FISSURE SEALANT DALAM MENCEGAH KARIES PADAGIGI MOLAR SATU

Jurnal Vokasi Kesehatan ◽

10.30602/jvk.v3i2.112 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 98

Author(s):

Pawarti Pawarti ◽

Fathiah Fathiah

Keyword(s):

Time Series ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Topical Application ◽

P Value ◽

Fissure Sealants ◽

Fissure Sealant ◽

Permanent Molars ◽

Topical Fluoride ◽

Pits And Fissures ◽

First Permanent Molars

Abstract: Topical Fluoride Application And Fissure Sealant To Prevent Dental Caries Permanent First Molars. Anatomy pits and fissures of teeth are caries initiation vulnerable areas of the permanent molars that grow at the age of 6 years where children can not perform oral hygiene. Caries prevention can be done by closing the pits and fissures or application of fluoride (topical fluoride application) on the surface of the teeth. The purpose of this study was to analyze the difference fissure sealants and topical application of fluoride to prevent dental caries of first permanent molars. This study was a quasi-experimental study with time series, a sample was taken by purposive 117-second grade students of SDN District of North Pontianak. Data were analyzed using t-test. The result showed that fissure sealant more effective in caries prevention of first permanent molar than topical fluoride application where there were none caries teeth after and month fissure sealant, 25% sealant partially off and 11% fully off. Teeth that have done fluoride after 6 months of 3.9% of dental caries, the eighth month of 5.4% of dental caries. There was a significant difference between the effectiveness of fissure sealants with topical application of fluoride to prevent dental caries in first permanent molars p-value < 0.05, after 6-month p-value: 0.004 and after 8-month p-value: 0.001.Abstrak: Topical Fluoride Application Dan Fissure Sealant Untuk Mencegah Karies Pada Gigi Molar Satu Permanen. Anatomi pit dan fisura gigi merupakan daerah rentan inisiasi karies gigi molar satu permanen yang tumbuh pada usia 6 tahun anak belum bisa melakukan kebersihan mulutnya. Pencegahan karies dapat dilakukan dengan cara menutup pit dan fissure atau pengolesan fluor (topical fluoride application) pada permukaan gigi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis perbedaan efektivitas fissure sealant dan topical fluoride application untuk mencegah karies gigi molar satu permanen anak usia 6 sampai 7 tahun .Penelitian ini merupakan experimental semu dengan studi time series , evaluasi perlakuan dilakukan setelah 3 bulan, 3 bulan dan 8 bulan, Sampel diambil secara purposive yaitu 117 siswa kelas 2 SDN Kecamatan Pontianak Utara. Analisis data menggunakan uji t tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukan fissure sealant lebih efektive mencegah karies pada molar satu permanen dibanding topical fluoride application pada tindakan fissure sealant setelah 8 bulan tidak ada gigi karies, 25 % sealant lepas sebagian dan 11% lepas seluruhnya. Gigi yang dilakukan pengolesan fluor setelah 6 bulan 3,9% gigi karies, bulan ke delapan 5,4% gigi karies, Ada perbedaan efektivitas yang signifikan antara fissure sealant dengan topical flouride application dalam mencegah karies gigi molar satu permanen dengan nilai p <0,05, yaitu pada bulan ke 6 (enam) nilai p : 0,004 dan pada bulan ke 8 (delapan) nilai p : 0,001.

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Permanent First Molars Clinical Status among School Children Aged 8-12 Years in Kathmandu

Journal of Nepalese Association of Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.3126/jnapd.v1i1.41348 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 8-12

Author(s):

Anju Khapung ◽

G. Nagaraja Rao ◽

Sujita Shrestha

Keyword(s):

Public Schools ◽

Dental Caries ◽

School Children ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Clinical Status ◽

School Level ◽

Total Study Population ◽

Study Population ◽

Permanent Molars ◽

First Permanent Molars

Introduction: Common oral diseases affecting school children are dental caries, gingivitis and malocclusion. Teeth mostly affected by dental caries in permanent dentition of children are the permanent first molars. Permanent first molars are key factors in occlusion and are most susceptible to dental caries. They maintain arch perimeter and provide best anchorage. Loss of these teeth leads to various problems like space management, tooth migration, problem in mastication and malocclusion. Objective: To assess the clinical status of first permanent molars among 8-12 year school children of Kathmandu. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among 220 schoolchildren of age 8-12 years randomly selected from 2 private and 2 public schools of Kathmandu. Dental caries, gingival and oral hygiene status were measured by Decayed Missing Filled teeth (DMFT) index, Gingival index and Oral hygiene index-Simplified (OHI-S) respectively. Data was entered in Epidata 3.1 and analyzed in SPSS version 20. Results: The prevalence of dental caries in first permanent molars for study population was 54.5%. Mean DMFT score of first permanent molars was 0.96+1.2. Out of 867 molars examined, 197 (22.7%) were decayed. 98.5% of molars were erupted. Among the total study population, 184 (83.6%) had fair oral hygiene and 203 (83%) had gingivitis. Conclusions: This study shows the need to improve oral health status of first permanent molars of school children through promotion of dental health awareness and curative public health measures at school level.

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Knowledge and Management of First Permanent Molars with Enamel Hypomineralization among Dentists and Orthodontists

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/1053-4625-44.1.4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 44 (1) ◽

pp. 20-27

Author(s):

J Craveia ◽

P Rouas ◽

T Carat ◽

DJ Manton ◽

MJ Boileau ◽

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Keyword(s):

Study Design ◽

Child Anxiety ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Fissure Sealants ◽

Diagnosis And Management ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Molar Incisor Hypomineralization ◽

Permanent Molars ◽

First Permanent Molars

Purpose: Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a developmental enamel anomaly of systemic origin affecting the first permanent molars and often the permanent incisors. Despite MIH being a prevalent anomaly, its diagnosis and management are challenging for practitioners; including poor anesthesia, failure of restorations, rapid enamel breakdown, poor resin adhesion, and related child anxiety. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge regarding and management of MIH amongst orthodontists and dentists. Study design: The study was performed from March to September 2017 and included 336 dentists and 32 orthodontists. Questionnaires comprised questions on MIH diagnosis, socio-demographic characteristics of the subjects, and photographs of a case of MIH with related questions regarding management. Results: Our results showed that 48% of dentists and 25% of orthodontists misdiagnosed MIH; with misdiagnosis associated with graduation prior to 1986 (p < 0.001). Amongst dentists, 59% applied a fluoridated product and 34% applied fissure sealants in the case of moderate MIH. The application of fluoride was associated with graduation after 1986 (p < 0.0001).Conclusion: Large disparities about knowledge and management of MIH exist between dental practitioners in France. Education regarding diagnosis and management of MIH is necessary.

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Problems of Parents of Students with Learning Disabilities and Ordinary Students: A Comparative Study

International Journal of Education ◽

10.5296/ije.v11i1.14378 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 81

Author(s):

Noor Talal ALBdour ◽

Mohammad A. Beirat ◽

Murad A. Al-Bustanji

Keyword(s):

Learning Disabilities ◽

Public Schools ◽

School System ◽

Family Income ◽

Family Members ◽

Social Aspect ◽

Students With Learning Disabilities ◽

Academic Level ◽

Monthly Family Income ◽

The Social

The study aimed at comparing the problems of parents with learning disabilities to the problems of parents of ordinary students, as well as studying the differences in the level of problems of parents of students with learning disabilities according to the variables of; student class, type of school, nature of the parents' relationship with the student, academic level of parent, monthly family income, number of family members. The study sample consisted of (140) parents of students with learning disabilities and (140) parents of ordinary students. Results indicated that the problems of the parents of students with learning disabilities are more statistically significant than the problems of parents of ordinary students in all dimensions and problems as a whole. The results also revealed that the problems related to the social aspect and the problems related to the school system and the problems as a whole among the parents of students with learning disabilities whose children study in public schools are statistically higher than the problems of parents who study in private schools. The results also indicate that the problems of parents of students with learning disabilities with lower monthly family income are statistically higher than the problems of parents with the highest monthly income within all dimensions and problems as a whole. Finally, the results showed that the problems related to the school system among the parents of students with learning disabilities with the largest family members were significantly higher than among parents with fewer family members.

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