scholarly journals Radiographic assessment of the intracanal retainer length and its endodontic correlation

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Schmitt ◽  
◽  
Luis Mezzomo ◽  
Lucas Garcia ◽  
João Fernandes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Root Apex ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Filling Material ◽  
Radiographic Assessment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: This study retrospectively correlated metallic cast retainers’ length with the quality of the remaining apical sealing. Methods: A total of 320 periapical radiographs were analyzed by two independent, calibrated examiners. The retainers’ length was classified as adequate, short, and long (2/3, <2/3, and >2/3 of the root length, respectively). The quality of the remaining apical sealing was assessed considering three aspects: lateral compaction, distance to the root apex, and amount of remaining filling material. A chi-square test at a 5% significance level was used for statistical analysis. Results: Of the 443 intracanal retainers assessed, 14.9% were adequate, 82.4% short, and 2.7% long. Regarding endodontic treatment aspects, 76.1% were inadequate in at least one aspect, whereas approximately 50% were incorrect in all aspects analyzed (p=0.0003). When both prosthetic and endodontic aspects were considered, 5.9% of the treatments were considered appropriate, 16.9% clinically acceptable, and 77.2% inadequate. Conclusions: Suitable retainers were 2.5 times more frequent in teeth with adequate endodontic treatment. The low frequency of appropriate intracanal retainers suggests inappropriate endodontic treatment.

Evaluation of Quality of Root Canal Fillings Performed by Undergraduate Students of a Brazilian University / Avaliação da qualidade da obturação do canal radicular realizada por estudantes de graduação de uma Universidade brasileira

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 18964-18975
Author(s):  
Ana Lia Campos Fritz ◽  
Francisco Carlos Ribeiro ◽  
Juliana Machado Barroso Xavier ◽  
Claudia Mendonça Reis ◽  
Cristina Demuner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Tooth Type ◽  
Chi Square Tests

The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of root canal filling performed by undergraduate students at the Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES). A total of 368 periapical radiographs of endodontic treatment performed by undergraduate students between 2012 and 2014 was assessment. The quality of root canal filling was based on two criteria: length of root canal filling and adequate density of the obturation. Root canal fillings were considered adequate if had no voids and were located at 0-2 mm below the radiographic apex. Statistical analysis was conducted using chi-square tests, with a 5% significance level. In 93.8% of the cases the root canal filling was considered adequate. The density of the obturation was considered inadequate in 3% of the cases. When the length of root canal filling was observed, 1.2% of cases were considered as over-filled and 2.2% were considered under-filled. Non-significant differences were observed among the tooth type (incisive, canines and pre-molars) and the quality of root canal filling. Most of root canal filling performed by undergraduate students at the UFES were considered adequate, regardless of tooth type.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors of apical periodontitis in endodontically treated teeth in a selected population of Brazilian adults

2008 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Estrela ◽  
Cláudio Rodrigues Leles ◽  
Augusto César Braz Hollanda ◽  
Marcelo Sampaio Moura ◽  
Jesus Djalma Pécora
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Confidence Intervals ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Apical Periodontitis ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors of apical periodontitis in endodontically treated teeth in a selected population of Brazilian adults. A total of 1,372 periapical radiographs of endodontically treated teeth were analyzed based on the quality of root filling, status of coronal restoration and presence of posts associated with apical periodontitis (AP). Data were analyzed statistically using odds ratio, confidence intervals and chi-square test. The prevalence of AP with adequate endodontic treatment was low (16.5%). This percentage dropped to 12.1% in cases with adequate root filling and adequate coronal restoration. Teeth with adequate endodontic treatment and poor coronal restoration had an AP prevalence of 27.9%. AP increased to 71.7% in teeth with poor endodontic treatment associated with poor coronal restoration. When poor endodontic treatment was combined with adequate coronal restoration, AP prevalence was 61.8%. The prevalence of AP was low when associated with high technical quality of root canal treatment. Poor coronal restoration increased the risk of AP even when endodontic treatment was adequate (OR=2.80; 95%CI=1.87-4.22). The presence of intracanal posts had no influence on AP prevalence.

scholarly journals Physical therapy treatment in incontinent women provided by a Public Health Service

2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela D'Attilio Toledo ◽  
Anny Caroline Dedicação ◽  
Maria Elisabete Salina Saldanha ◽  
Miriam Haddad ◽  
Patricia Driusso
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Physical Therapy Treatment ◽  
Therapy Treatment

INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence affects more than 50 million people worldwide, it has a great impact on quality of life by affecting social, domestic, occupational and sex life, regardless of age. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of physical therapy treatment in women attending the Urogynecology service of Hospital and Maternity Leonor Mendes de Barros. METHOD: We retrospectively assessed 65 records of patients with diagnosis of urinary incontinence treated between November 2005 and November 2006. In order to have their data analyzed, patients were divided into two groups; group MF, which underwent medical treatment and physiotherapy, and group M, which had only medical treatment. In order to compare both groups' quantitative data, the analysis was performed in Statistica® software using Mann Whitney's non-parametric test. The analysis of association between the quantitative variables was performed through the Chi-Square test at 5% (p > 0.05) significance level. RESULTS: We observed that 60.6% of patients who underwent physical therapy treatment and medical treatment had the urinary incontinence symptoms decreased or completely cured, while 80% of women belonging to the medical treatmen only-group underwent surgery. CONCLUSION: Thus, we conclude that physical therapy is essential in treatment protocols of urinary incontinence outpatient clinics and to prevent surgery.

scholarly journals Prevalence evaluation of apical periodontitis and its relationship with endodontic and restorative treatment in a community in Southern Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Machado Saporiti ◽  
Andressa Gomes ◽  
Melissa Feres Damian ◽  
Nadia De Souza Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Apical Periodontitis ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Restorative Treatment ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: The aim of this study was evaluate radiographically prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) in endodontically treated teeth (ETT) and relate with demographic factors, quality of endodontic treatment and coronal restoration. Material and methods: Data were collected from dental records wich contained full-mouth radiographic series. In ETT, arch, dental group and presence of AP were evaluated. Quality of root canal filling, presence and quality of coronal restoration and type of restorative material were also collected. Data were evaluated using descriptive statistics and Chi-square Test. Results: Of 70 patients included in the final sample, the majority were female (54.3%) and age ranged from 13 to 77 years (47.14 ± 13.18). Of 1,333 teeth evaluated, 73 (5.4%) had endodontic treatment, being the majority maxillary (74%) and anterior teeth (52.1%). Of teeth without endodontic treatment, 320 (25.4%) had AP. Failure rate was high (52.8%) and quality of root canal filling and coronal restoration were considered inadequate in majority cases (58.3% and 47.7%, respectively). Dental group had a statistically significant relationship with presence of AP in ETT, being more frequent in anterior teeth (p = 0.019). Conclusion: It was concluded that prevalence of AP in ETT was high and dental group was the factor that most influenced prevalence of AP in ETT.KeywordsApical periodontitis; Radiography; Root canal filling.

scholarly journals Cone-beam computed tomography in the assessment of periapical lesions in endodontically treated teeth

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 136-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianluca Gambarini ◽  
Lucila Piasecki ◽  
Gabriele Miccoli ◽  
Gianfranco Gaimari ◽  
Dario Di Nardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Periapical Lesions ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Periapical Periodontitis

ABSTRACTObjective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the quality of the coronal restoration and the root canal filling on the periapical status of endodontically treated teeth using CBCT. Materials and Methods: CBCT data were obtained from the records of patients who deny any dental treatment in the 2 years prior to the CBCT examination. CBCT images (90 kVp and 7 mA, exposure time of 23 s, and a voxel size of 0.2 mm, with a field of view of 13 cm x 13 cm) of 1011 endodontically treated teeth were observed. A score was given to the quality of the root filling and the quality of the coronal restoration. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were statistically analyzed to correlate the periapical status with gender, dental group. and quality of endodontic treatment and restoration (Chi-square test with a significance level of P < 0.001). Results: Absence of periapical periodontitis was found in 54.9% of the cases. The periapical outcome was not related to gender or dental group (P > 0.05). A statistically significant factor (Chi-square test, P < 0.0001) resulted when different qualities of sealing were compared. Conclusions: CBCT showed that high-quality root canal treatments followed by an adequate coronal sealing restoration avoid the presence of periapical periodontitis in time.

Ingestão de Hortaliças Melhora a Qualidade da Dieta de Atletas Adolescentes / Intake of Vegetables Improves Quality of Diet among Adolescent Athletes

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Santos Barbosa Machado ◽  
Raquel Simões Mendes Netto ◽  
Danielle Góes da Silva ◽  
Oscar Felipe Falcão Raposo ◽  
Marina de Macedo Rodrigues Leite
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Food Pyramid ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Milk And Dairy Products

RESUMOObjetivo: Avaliar a influência da ingestão de alimentos na qualidade global da dieta de jovens atletas. Materiais e Métodos: Participaram do estudo 72 atletas escolares de tênis de campo e natação com idades entre 10 e 18 anos. O índice de qualidade da dieta (IQD) foi obtido a partir da aplicação do questionário de frequência alimentar semi-quantitativo. A estimativa de ingestão de alimentos foi baseada no número de porções dos grupos da pirâmide alimentar. Foi realizada análise estatística descritiva, teste de associação qui-quadrado e regressão linear, adotado o nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: A análise apontou que 77,8% dos jovens possuem “dieta que necessita de modificação” e 22,2% avaliados como “dieta adequada”. A ingestão alimentar dos grupos de leites e derivados e hortaliças foi abaixo do recomendado, entretanto, 91,7% dos adolescentes consumiam mais do que o recomendado do grupo de doces. A ingestão de hortaliças mostrou-se significantemente associada a melhora da qualidade da dieta. Conclusão: Adolescentes atletas necessitam de mudanças qualitativas na dieta, tendo como principais pontos para mudança o aumento na ingestão de hortaliças e leites e derivados e a menor ingestão de doces. Palavras-chave: Ingestão alimentar, Atletas, Adolescentes. ABSTRACTObjective:  Evaluate the influence of food intake in diet quality of teenage athletes. Materials and Methods:  72 swimming and field tennis school athletes with age between 10 and 18 years old took part in the study. The healthy eating index (HEI) was obtained from semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. Food intake estimation was based on the number of servings of  the food pyramid groups. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test association and linear regression, adopting the 5% significance level was performed. Results: The analysis showed that 77.8% of the athletes have “needs to improve their diet” and 22.2% were evaluated as "good diet". The dietary intake of milk and dairy products and vegetables was below the recommendation, however, 91.7% of the adolescents intake above the recommendation of sweets.  The vegetable consumption is significantly associated with better quality of diet. Conclusion: Young athletes require quality changes in diet, being the main points for change the increase in the consumption of vegetables, milk and dairy products and a lower sweet intake. Keywords: Eating, Athletes, Adolescent.

scholarly journals Tongue position for lingual frenulum assessment

Revista CEFAC ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta Lopes de Castro Martinelli ◽  
Irene Queiroz Marchesan ◽  
Giédre Berretin-Felix
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Tongue Protrusion ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Tongue Position ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Tip Of The Tongue

ABSTRACT Purpose: to compare the movements of elevation and protrusion of the tongue in order to determine which position provides better lingual frenulum assessment. Methods: a database of 92 audiovisual recordings of subjects over six-years of age diagnosed with ankyloglossia was used to verify the shape of the tip of the tongue during tongue elevation and protrusion. The Chi-Square Test for Proportion was applied to verify possible differences between the postures of elevation and protrusion. The significance level of 5% (p<0.05) was adopted. Results: the statistical analysis demonstrated that both shapes, i.e., the V-shaped one and the heart-shaped one are more visible during tongue elevation than during tongue protrusion. Conclusion: elevation is the position that allows the best observation of the shape of the tip of the tongue.

scholarly journals Association between ankyloglossia and breastfeeding

CoDAS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Márcia Andrade Campanha ◽  
Roberta Lopes de Castro Martinelli ◽  
Durval Batista Palhares
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Newborn Infants ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze the association between ankyloglossia and breastfeeding. Methods A cross-sectional study was undertaken on 130 newborn infants in exclusive breastfeeding with Apgar score ≥ 8 within the first five days of life. The research was approved by the Ethics Committee on Human Research. The data collection was performed by the researcher and by three trained speech therapists of the team. The protocols applied were the Neonatal Tongue Screening Test from the Lingual Frenulum Protocol for Infants, the UNICEF Breastfeeding Observation Aid, and the collection of maternal complaints related to the difficulty in breastfeeding was also considered. The data were submitted to statistical analysis – chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test, with a significance level of 5%. Results When correlating the data, the statistical analysis revealed an association between ankyloglossia and the items of suckling category of the Breastfeeding Observation Aid. The association between complaint of difficulty in breastfeeding and ankyloglossia was also seen. Conclusion On the first days of life, ankyloglossia is associated with the mother’s breastfeeding complaint and with the newborn’s sucking difficulty.

scholarly journals Radiographic Evaluation of the Periapical Status and Technical Quality of Root Canal Fillings Performed by Endodontic Resident of UEM

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-130
Author(s):  
Isabela Inoue Kussaba ◽  
Marcelo Capitanio ◽  
Esthela Maria Pereira Castanheiro ◽  
Nair Narumi Orita Pavan ◽  
Marcos Sergio Endo
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Radiographic Evaluation ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Periapical Lesion ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Periapical Lesions ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Periapical Periodontitis

AbstractTechnical quality of endodontic treatment can influence dental prognosis. The aim of the present study was to evaluate radiographically the initial periapical condition and the technical quality of root canal fillings performed by endodontic residents at UEM in 2015 and 2016. After data collection and descriptive statistics, performed by two independent examiners, the Kappa coefficient was used to assess the agreement between them. The chi-square test was used to verify a possible association of sex, tooth and quality of the restoration, with the presence of a periapical lesion. Most referrals for endodontic treatment were molars (50.5%) and female patients (63.2%), with a mean age of 39.3 (± 13.3) years. Most teeth were diagnosed with pulp necrosis (44.1%), and this condition held 74% of the teeth with chronic periapical lesions. Bone rarefaction was seen mainly in molars (20%) and teeth without restorative treatments (43.5%). Chi-square test evidenced that sex (p=0.303), tooth (p=0.349) and quality of restoration (p=0.070) were not associated with the presence of periapical bone rarefaction. After finishing the 233 root canal fillings, the apical limit and condensation were satisfactory in 91% and 100% of cases, respectively. In conclusion, the presence of chronic periapical lesion was not associated with sex, tooth or quality of the restoration. The root canal fillings performed by endodontic residents was satisfactory. Keywords: Endodontics. Root Canal Therapy. Periapical Periodontitis. ResumoA qualidade técnica do tratamento endodôntico pode influenciar no prognóstico dentário. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar radiograficamente a condição periapical inicial e a qualidade técnica das obturações dos canais radiculares realizadas pelos residentes em Endodontia da UEM nos anos de 2015 e 2016. Após a coleta de dados e estatística descritiva, realizada por duas examinadoras independentes, empregou-se o coeficiente Kappa para avaliar a concordância entre as mesmas. O teste de qui-quadrado foi utilizado para verificar uma possível associação entre as variáveis sexo, tipo dentário e qualidade da restauração, com a presença de lesão. A maioria dos encaminhamentos para atendimento foram molares (50,5%) e pacientes do sexo feminino (63,2%), com idade média de 39,3 (± 13,3) anos. Uma grande parcela dos dentes foi diagnosticada com necrose pulpar (44,1%), sendo que esta condição abrangeu 74% dos dentes com lesão periapical crônica. A rarefação óssea foi visualizada sobretudo em molares (20%) e dentes sem tratamentos restauradores (43,5%). Por meio do teste de qui-quadrado, houve evidências amostrais de que o sexo (p=0,303), o tipo dentário (p=0,349) e a qualidade da restauração (p=0,070) não estiveram associados à presença da rarefação óssea periapical. Após a finalização dos tratamentos e um total de 233 canais obturados, o limite apical e a condensação da obturação se mostraram satisfatórios em 91% e 100% dos casos, respectivamente. Conclui-se que a presença da lesão periapical crônica não esteve associada ao sexo, tipo dentário ou qualidade da restauração. A obturação dos canais radiculares realizada pelos residentes em Endodontia se mostrou satisfatória. Palavras-chave: Endodontia. Tratamento do Canal Radicular. Periodontite Periapical.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KEPUASAN PASIEN RAWAT INAP DENGAN MUTU PELAYANAN KEPERAWATAN DI KLINIK KABUPATEN JEMBER

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
M. Elyas Arif Budiman ◽  
Said Mardijanto ◽  
Emi Ellya Astutik
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Nursing Services ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

ABSTRACT Satisfaction with the accepted model between expectations (the standard of performance that should be) with the actual performance received by the customer, the value satisfaction felt by patients after getting health services. The quality of nursing services is the most important thing in health service agencies, to achieve the expectations and needs of customers (patients). Good quality nursing service will increase customer (patient) satisfaction. This study aims to see the relationship between patient satisfaction and quality of nursing services in clinics in Jember Regency. This type of research used in this study with a cross sectional approach. The research sample used quota sampling of 33 respondents. Chi-Square statistical test with a significance level of p <0.05. The results showed that patient satisfaction with satisfied criteria and the quality of nursing services with good criteria. Chi-Square test resulted in a value of p = 0.020 and a contingency coefficient of 0.374. These results indicate that there is a weak relationship between Inpatient Satisfaction and Quality of Nursing Services in Clinics in Jember Regency. It is expected from this research that the clinic will improve the quality of nursing services to provide patient satisfaction. Keywords: patient satisfaction, quality of nursing services ABSTRAK Kepuasan merupakan model kesenjangan antara harapan (standar kinerja yang seharusnya) dengan kinerja aktual yang diterima pelanggan, kepuasan nilai subjektif yang dirasakan pasien setelah mendapatkan pelayanan kesehatan. Mutu pelayanan keperawatan merupakan hal terpenting dalam instansi jasa pelayanan kesehatan, untuk mencapai harapan dan kebutuhan pelanggan (pasien). Mutu pelayanan keperawatan yang baik akan meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan (pasien). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kepuasan pasien dengan mutu pelayanan keperawatan di klinik di Kabupaten Jember. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel penelitian ini menggunakan quota sampling sebanyak 33 responden. Uji statistik Chi-Square dengan tingkat kemaknaan p < 0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa  kepuasan pasien  dengan kriteria puas dan mutu pelayanan keperawatan dengan kriteria baik. Uji Chi-Square dihasilkan nilai p = 0,020 dan koefisien kontingensi 0,374. Hasil ini menunjukan terdapat hubungan yang lemah Kepuasan Pasien Rawat Inap dengan Mutu Pelayanan Keperawatan di klinik di kabupaten Jember. Diharapkan dari penelitian ini agar pihak klinik meningkatkan mutu pelayanan keperawatan untuk memberikan kepuasan pasien. Kata kunci: kepuasan pasien, mutu pelayanan keperawatan

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