Whether bronchial asthma influences dental health of the diseased children?

Background / Aim. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung disorder. The effect of asthma drugs on oral health is still the subject of debate among researchers in dentistry. The aim of this study was to evaluate dental status in asthmatic children and evaluate the possible effect of drugs treating asthma on dental health. Methods. Participants were divided into two groups: the asthma (AG) and the non-asthma (NAG) group. Based on symptoms of the asthma and possibility for effective control of the disease, the asthma group was divided into two subgroups. The oral examination of the teeth was performed by the use of probe and mouth mirror under artificial light in accordance with World Health Organization recommendations. Saliva analysis was carried out by GC Saliva-Check Buffer. Results. The present study included 136 children aged from 6 to 16 years. The mean dmft/DMFT (decayed, missing, filled, teeth) of children in the AG group (6.0?4.0/3.3?4.4) was higher than in the NAG group (4.8?4.4/2.5?3.4), but significant differences were not observed between the groups. Salivary pH values were found to be similar in both groups, but a stimulated salivary flow rate was found to be significantly lower in the AG group (p<0.01). Conclusion. Although the prevalence of dental caries in the AG group was similar to the NAG group in this study, decreased stimulated salivary flow rate in the AG group may contribute to higher values of dental caries in asthmatic children in future.

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Does Growth Stunting Correlate with Oral Health in Children?: A Systematic Review

European Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1731887 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Zayyana Jasmine Sadida ◽

Ratna Indriyanti ◽

Arlette Suzy Setiawan

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Systematic Approach ◽

Salivary Flow ◽

The Body ◽

Salivary Flow Rate ◽

Plaque Index ◽

World Health

AbstractGrowth stunting is when children tend to be shorter than their peers through the World Health Organization child growth standard measurement. The condition may affect the development of the brain and other parts of the body, including the oral cavity, which manifests in oral hygiene and overall oral health. This systematic approach literature study aimed to evaluate the correlation between growth stunting and oral health in children. This study was conducted by using a literature review method with a systematic approach by searching for articles related to research topics on PubMed and Google Scholar. The search was adjusted to the inclusion category, which is research that discusses malnutrition and oral health published between 2010 and 2020—research conducted on boys and girls—from birth to 18 years. The exclusion categories used were articles that did not discuss growth stunting and oral health, and grey literature was excluded. The selection of articles was carried out by using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) approach and resulted in 10 selected articles with details as follows: the correlation between growth stunting and oral health in three articles. A high plaque index in growth stunting children was found in two articles, and a decrease in saliva composition in growth stunting children was also found in two articles. Four articles showed a relationship between growth stunting and salivary flow rate. Lastly, one article showed the relationship between growth stunting and the incidence of dental caries. Despite the limitation of the review, the correlation between growth stunting and overall oral health in children can be seen through the oral hygiene index as moderate to low, high plaque index, decreased salivary flow rate, salivary composition, and dental caries in children with growth stunting.

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Assessment of the Correlation between the Salivary Flow Rate and Dental Caries Experience among Children with ?-Thalassemia Major

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ◽

10.37506/ijfmt.v14i2.2918 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Thalassemia Major ◽

Salivary Flow ◽

Salivary Flow Rate ◽

Caries Experience

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Probiotics in Dental Caries Prevention

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics ◽

10.21048/ijnd.2019.56.1.22609 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 56 (1) ◽

pp. 84 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Padmapriya Ramanujam ◽

Saravanan Poorni ◽

Manali Ramakrishnan Srinivasan ◽

Nivedhitha Malli Sureshbabu

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Dental Health ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Potential Method ◽

Caries Prevention ◽

World Health ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Chewing Gums ◽

Health Organization

The prevalence of oral diseases is increasing and is becoming a major concern in the society. Treatment without prevention is simply unsustainable. One such preventable disease is dental caries. Several strategies for caries prevention have been developed over the years. Bacteriotherapy is one potential method. With better understanding on the importance of a well balanced oral microbial environment for maintaining good dental health, probiotics has gained great momentum in dentistry. The World Health Organization along with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations defined probiotics as “Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host”. Several probiotic strains have been identified for caries prevention through various experimental studies. However, identifying the right vehicle for administration of probiotics on everyday basis is the need of the hour. Toothpastes, mouthrinses, powders, tablets, lozenges, chewing gums are some probiotic vehicles that have been studied. This paper would throw light on the microbial strains, mechanism of action, forms and future for probiotics in caries prevention.

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Dental Caries and Salivary Alterations in Type I Diabetes

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/jcpd.36.2.x436ln878221g364 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 36 (2) ◽

pp. 181-184 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Kavita Rai ◽

Amitha Hegde ◽

Ananth Kamath ◽

Suchetha Shetty

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Salivary Flow ◽

Salivary Flow Rate ◽

Control Group ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Type I ◽

Healthy Children ◽

Salivary Ph ◽

Anti Oxidant

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is a severe disease that raises blood glucose levels because of hyperglycemia and insulinopenia. Fluctuations in water and electrolyte levels may result in xerostomia and other changes in the salivary composition. Since diabetes has an influence on oral health, it is important for the dentist to be aware of newer advances in the field of diabetes and to recognize specific oral problems related to diabetes. Thus, the dentist becomes an important part of the health care team for the patients with diabetes. Aim: The present study correlated salivary flow rate, salivary pH and total salivary antioxidant levels and dental caries in type I diabetic patients. Method: A total of 200 children that included 100 known diabetic children (study group) and 100 healthy children (controls) of both the sexes and from similar socioeconomic backgrounds formed the part of this study. Dental caries was assessed using DMFT index. The salivary total anti-oxidant level was estimated using phospho molybdic acid using spectrophotometric method. The salivary flow rate was recorded using the Zunt method and the salivary pH using the pH indicating paper. The results were statistically analyzed using t-test. Conclusions: The analyzed parameters showed increase in salivary anti-oxidant levels, reduced salivary flow rate, increase incidence of dental caries, salivary pH was decreased when compared to the control group.

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Factors Influencing Dental Caries in HIV/AIDS Patients

Acta Medica Philippina ◽

10.47895/amp.v53i5.73 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 53 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Retno Palupi ◽

Agung Sosiawan ◽

Gilang Rasuna Sabdho Wening ◽

Aulia Ramadhani

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Salivary Flow ◽

Salivary Flow Rate ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

Background. Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) / Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is one of the most significant public health challenges in Surabaya, Indonesia where the greatest number of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) among key populations is in areas served by Sememi Public Health Center. HIV-infected persons have a greater risk for developing dental caries, such as salivary gland enlargement, and decreased salivary glands function. Given the fact that PLWHA are at high risk of dental caries, utilization of dental health service among PLWHA are still low. Objective. This study aims to know the factors influencing dental caries in HIV/AIDS patients.Methods. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted on 16 HIV-seropositive individuals. They were asked to complete a WHO questionnaire concerning basic oral health and quality of life. Dental caries was assessed using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. Whole stimulated saliva samples were also collected.Results. Nine out of 16 respondents had low salivary flow rate (56.3%). One patient had low DMF-T score (6.3%) and eight had high DMFT score (50%). Among seven respondents who had normal salivary flow rate (43.8%), two of whom had low DMFT score (12.5%) and five of whom had high DMFT score (31.3%).Conclusion. People living with HIV/AIDS have high DMFT and low salivary flow rate.

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Salivary flow rate, dental caries and body fat by DXA, in preschool children

The FASEB Journal ◽

10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.852.8 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 27 (S1) ◽

Author(s):

Patricia Noemi Rodriguez ◽

María Verónica Iglesias ◽

Carlota Alicia Gamba ◽

Lucas Passarini ◽

Fima Lifshitz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Body Fat ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Salivary Flow ◽

Salivary Flow Rate

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Opinion of the Polish Paediatric Dentistry Association (PTSD), Section of Paediatric Dentistry of the Polish Dental Association, Polish Branch of Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) and the National Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry concerning preventive dental recommendations for patients with disabilities

Nowa Stomatologia ◽

10.25121/ns.2018.23.1.32 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Karolina Gerreth ◽

Dorota Olczak-Kowalczyk ◽

Maria Borysewicz-Lewicka

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Dental Health ◽

Paediatric Dentistry ◽

World Health ◽

World Population ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

The World ◽

Health Organization

The problem of treatment of patients with special health needs resulting from the presence of deficits in intellectual, motor or sensory functions, also in dentistry, has not been comprehensively solved. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 15% of the world population has some form of disability. Patients with disabilities are considered to have greater dental treatment needs in comparison to healthy individuals. High incidence and intensity of dental caries as well as frequent gum diseases are observed in this environment. Often the situation is related, among other, to the presence of systemic diseases and the treatment used, limitations in shaping proper dental health behaviors, insufficient knowledge of parents about oral health or barriers in access to dental care. The development of recommendations for parents/caregivers as well as medical staff is required to improve the health of these patients and quality of their life. The document contains information on the etiology and epidemiology of dental caries in patients with disabilities but also prophylactic recommendations for this population of patients and their parents/caregivers and dentists.

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