Evaluation of prevalence of oral soft tissue lesions in a public sector oral health facility of Karachi, Pakistan.

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of oral soft tissue lesions in patients attending the outpatient department. Study Design: Cross Sectional, Observational study. Setting: Department of Oral and Medicine DUHS. Period: October 2019 to March 2020. Material & Methods: A total of three hundred and eighty five (385) patients were enrolled in the study. Detailed history and thorough intra and extra oral examination of each patient were done. Results: The overall prevalence of oral mucosal lesions was found to be 58.7%. The most frequent oral mucosal lesions were reported as white with 58% of all soft tissue lesions, while the most common site was observed as buccal mucosa with 58% of all sites. As far as texture was concerned, soft texture (47%) was recorded as most frequent. Conclusion: Early detection and identification of oral mucosal lesions is crucial, especially in a population where multifaceted tobacco consumption, oral precancerous and cancerous lesions are reported as one of the highest in the world. The high prevalence of oral mucosal lesions, as reported in our study and their potential for malignant transformation necessitates extensive soft tissue examination of the oral cavity, in adjunct to routine dental checkup.

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Tobacco Habits, Oral Mucosal Lesions and Counselling Provided to Support Staff of Educational Institutions Situated in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Healthcare Research Journal ◽

10.26440/ihrj/0504.07440 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. OR5-OR10

Author(s):

Pankaj Nagar ◽

Lily Abraham ◽

Irina Bhati

Keyword(s):

Health Assessment ◽

Uttar Pradesh ◽

Tobacco Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Support Staff ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Current Consumption ◽

Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽

Mucosal Lesions ◽

Student’S T

INTRODUCTION: Tobacco has approximately one billion users and claims the life of one person every six seconds on an average. AIM: To assess the tobacco habits and related oral mucosal lesions and tobacco cessation counselling provided to the support staff of various educational schools situated in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Data was collected in two steps. The first step included data collection using the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 2011 which was modified according to the needs of the population. The second step included recording of Oral Mucosal Lesions through the “Oral Mucosa” component of the WHO Oral Health Assessment Form(1997) by a standardized investigator. Data was tabulated and the student’s t-test and Spearman’s correlation were applied to find out significant associations, if any. Data was analysed using SPSS version 21.0 and p was kept significant at ≤0.05. RESULTS: Tobacco consumption in any form was found in 47.1% subjects consisting of 37 males (90.2%)and 4 females (9.8%). Smoking was found in 16 subjects (18.4%) comprising of 13 males (14.9%) and 3 females(3.4%). Lesions were observed in 58.5% of the population, with the most common lesion being leucoplakia (27%), followed by any other lesion (24%) and malignant lesions (7%). A positive correlation was observed in three variables; the first being an increased willingness to quit with increased current consumption (r=0.67), followed by willingness to quit due to presence of a lesion (r=0.71) and willingness to quit due to provision of any type of counselling (r=0.70). CONCLUSION: It is important that efforts are directed towards reducing and subsequently eliminating tobacco consumption among support staff of various educational schools who have a high percentage of tobacco intake.

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Clinical Evaluation of Specific Oral Manifestations in Pediatric Patients with Ascertained versus Potential Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study

Gastroenterology Research and Practice ◽

10.1155/2014/934159 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Ennio Bramanti ◽

Marco Cicciù ◽

Giada Matacena ◽

Stefano Costa ◽

Giuseppe Magazzù

Keyword(s):

Soft Tissue ◽

Coeliac Disease ◽

Villous Atrophy ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Risk Indicators ◽

Oral Manifestations ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Soft Tissue Lesions ◽

Atypical Symptoms ◽

Oral Soft Tissue

Patients involved on coeliac disease (CD) have atypical symptoms and often remain undiagnosed. Specific oral manifestations are effective risk indicators of CD and for this reason an early diagnosis with a consequent better prognosis can be performed by the dentist. There are not researches analysing the frequency of these oral manifestations in potential coeliac patients. The aim of this study is to investigate the oral hard and soft tissue lesions in potential and ascertained coeliac children in comparison with healthy controls. 50 ascertained children, 21 potential coeliac patients, and 54 controls were recruited and the oral examination was performed. The overall oral lesions were more frequently present in CD patients than in controls. The prevalence of oral soft tissue lesions was 62% in ascertained coeliac, 76.2% in potential coeliac patients, and 12.96% in controls (P<0.05). Clinical dental delayed eruption was observed in 38% of the ascertained coeliac and 42.5% of the potential coeliac versus 11.11% of the controls (P<0.05). The prevalence of specific enamel defects (SED) was 48% in ascertained coeliac and 19% in potential coeliac versus 0% in controls (P<0.05;OR=3.923). The SED seem to be genetically related to the histological damage and villous atrophy.

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Profil lesi jaringan lunak rongga mulut anak stunting kategori pendek dan sangat pendekProfile of oral soft tissue lesions in stunted and severely stunted children

Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Padjadjaran ◽

10.24198/jkg.v33i2.33134 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

pp. 159

Author(s):

Salsabila Hasbullah ◽

Roedy Budirahardjo ◽

Niken Probosari

Keyword(s):

Soft Tissue ◽

Vitamin B6 ◽

Oral Candidiasis ◽

Child Growth ◽

Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis ◽

Z Score ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Growth Standards ◽

Soft Tissue Lesions ◽

Oral Soft Tissue

Pendahuluan: Stunting adalah keadaan kekurangan gizi kronis yang dipresentasikan secara antropometri berdasarkan nilai Z-score tinggi badan kurang dari -2 standar deviasi (SD) WHO Child Growth Standards pada kelompok umur dan jenis kelamin yang sama. Salah satu faktor utama penyebab stunting adalah defisiensi mikronutrien kronis pada 1000 hari pertama kehidupan secara spesifik pada vitamin B2, vitamin B6, zinc, dan zat besi Di sisi lain, defisiensi tersebut pun dapat menyebabkan berbagai lesi pada rongga mulut. Anak stunting memiliki risiko lebih tinggi pada lesi, penyakit bahkan kematian terutama pada anak stunting kategori sangat pendek. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui profil lesi jaringan lunak rongga mulut pada anak stunting kategori pendek dan sangat pendek. Metode: Jenis penelitian observasional deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan purposive sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder berupa data rekap bulanan status gizi berdasarkan Z-score oleh Puskesmas Jelbuk dan data primer berupa hasil pemeriksaan rongga mulut pada anak stunting. Hasil: Lesi jaringan lunak rongga mulut pada anak stunting kategori pendek adalah; Glositis (41,9%), Angular cheilitis (16,1%), Ulser (9,6%), Recurrent Apthous Stomatitis (6,4%), Oral Candidiasis (3,3%). Anak stunting kategori sangat pendek: Glositis (53,5%), Angular cheilitis (17,8%), Ulser (3,5%), Recurrent Apthous Stomatitis (7,1%), Oral Candidiasis (3,5%). Simpulan: Lesi jaringan lunak rongga mulut dengan prevalensi terbesar pada kedua kelompok kategori stunting adalah Athropic glossitis. Hal ini perlu mendapat perhatian khusus oleh praktisi kesehatan maupun pemerintah setempat karena kesehatan rongga mulut secara utuh akan memengaruhi asupan nutrisi bagi anak dan sebaliknya.Kata kunci: stunting; jaringan lunak rongga mulut; anak; lesiABSTRACTIntroduction: Stunting is a condition of chronic malnutrition presented anthropometrically based on the Z-score of height less than -2 standard deviations (SD) of the WHO Child Growth Standards in the same age and sex group. One of the main factors of stunting is chronic micronutrient deficiency in the first 1000 days of life, specifically of vitamin B2, vitamin B6, zinc, and iron. On the other hand, these deficiencies can also cause various lesions in the oral cavity. Stunting children have a higher lesion risk, disease, and even death, especially in severely stunted children. This study was aimed to examine the profile of oral soft tissue lesions in stunted and severely stunted children. Methods: The type of research used was descriptive observational research with a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. This study uses secondary data in the form of monthly recap data on the nutritional status based on Z-score by Jelbuk Health Center and primary data in oral cavity examination results in stunted children. Results: Oral soft tissue lesions in stunted children were glossitis (41.9%), angular cheilitis (16.1%), ulcer (9.6%), recurrent aphthous stomatitis (6.4%), and oral candidiasis (3.3%). Severely stunted children: Glossitis (53.5%), angular cheilitis (17.8%), ulcer (3.5%), recurrent aphthous stomatitis (7.1%), oral candidiasis (3.5%). Conclusions: The oral soft tissue lesion with the highest prevalence in both groups of stunting children was atrophic glossitis. This condition needs special attention from health practitioners and local governments because oral health will affect nutritional intake for children and vice versa.Keywords: stunting, oral soft tissue; children; lesion

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Occurrence of periodontal pockets and oral soft tissue lesions in relation to sulfuric acid fumes in the working environment

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica ◽

10.3109/00016359109005917 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 49 (5) ◽

pp. 261-266 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Maija Tuominen

Keyword(s):

Sulfuric Acid ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Working Environment ◽

Soft Tissue Lesions ◽

Oral Soft Tissue

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Assessment of the Diagnostic Effectiveness of Terahertz Radiation in Oral Soft Tissue Lesions

10.1109/cleo/europe-eqec52157.2021.9542493 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ataberk Atalar ◽

Melis Gelgec ◽

Hakan Altan ◽

Emre Baris ◽

Esra E. Cakmak ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Soft Tissue ◽

Terahertz Radiation ◽

Soft Tissue Lesions ◽

Oral Soft Tissue

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Gambaran Kebiasaan Menyirih dan Lesi Mukosa Mulut pada Mahasiswa Papua Di Manado

e-GIGI ◽

10.35790/eg.1.2.2013.3204 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Dame R. Marbun

Keyword(s):

Oral Submucous Fibrosis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Driving Factor ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Slaked Lime ◽

Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽

Submucous Fibrosis ◽

Mucosal Lesions

Kebiasaan menyirih telah dilakukan sejak dahulu kala di Indonesia, khususnya pada suku Papua. Banyak anggapan masyarakat bahwa menyirih dapat menguatkan gigi geligi dan menghambat terjadinya karies, namun dibalik dampak positif dari menyirih ini, ada juga dampak negatifnya berupa timbulnya lesi pada mukosa yang melapisi rongga mulut.Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk memperoleh gambaran kebiasaan menyirih pada mahasiswa Papua di Kota Manado, mencakup: tujuan menyirih, bahan campuran menyirih, lamanya kebiasaan menyirih, frekuensi menyirih, dan faktor pendorong kebiasaan menyirih serta untuk mengetahui gambaran lesi mukosa mulut pada mahasiswa Papua di Kota Manado.Jenis penelitian ini yaitu penelitian desktiptif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional study. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan ialah total sampling dengan jumlah sampel 30 orang. Dari 30 subjek yang diperiksa, sebagian besar merupakan wanita, usia 17-27 tahun. Lamanya menyirih terbanyak 6-10 tahun, dengan frekuensi terbanyak 1-3 kali sehari, bahan campuran menyirih yang paling banyak digunakan ialah campuran sirih, pinang dan kapur. Faktor pendorong utama menyirih yakni karena keinginan sendiri, dimana tujuan menyirih terbanyak yakni agar gigi menjadi kuat dan sehat. Dari 30 subjek ada 29 orang (96,66%) memiliki lesi dalam rongga mulutnya. Lesi yang diduga sebagai Oral Submucous Fibrosis yakni sebanyak 90% dan lesi yang diduga sebagai Betel Chewers Mucosa sebanyak 6,66%.Kata kunci: Kebiasaan menyirih, lesi mukosa mulut, Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Betel Chewer’s MucosaABSTRACTBetel chewing as a habit has been done since a long time ago in Indonesia, especially in Papua. There are some public perceptions that betel chewing can strengthen teeth and prevent caries. But, behind the positive effect of betel chewing, there are negative effects too, such as the onset of lesions in the oral mucosa.The purpose of this research is to get an overview of betel chewing habit on Papuan students in Manado, including the purpose of betel chewing, the complete material of betel chewing, duration of betel chewing, frequency of betel chewing, the driving factor of betel chewing, and to get an overview on oral mucosal lesions on Papuan students in Manado.The type of this research is descriptive research with a cross - sectional study. The sampling technique is total sampling with a sample size of 30 people. The 30 examined subjects, mostly women with age ranging from 17-27 years. The most length of chewing from 6-10 years, with the highest frequency of chewing 1-3 times a day, the average mixture of betel commonly used is betel, areca nut and slaked lime. The major driving factor in betel chewing is their own desire and the most common purpose is to get a strong and healthy teeth. 29 of 30 subjects (96,66%) have lesions in the oral cavity. In 90% of the sample, expected as Oral Submucous Fibrosis and in 6,66% expected as Betel Chewer’s Mucosa.Keyword: Betel chewing habit, oral mucosal lesions, Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Betel Chewer’s Mucosa

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Prevalence of Smokeless Tobacco Consumption among women of Rural Telangana

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20214041 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Murali Lingala ◽

Sneha Simon ◽

Bhagath . ◽

Kavitha .

Keyword(s):

Smokeless Tobacco ◽

Peer Pressure ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Tobacco Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Second Hand Smoke ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

The Social ◽

High Prevalence

Background: Tobacco kills approximately 1 million people annually in India and is responsible for almost half of all cancers in men and quarter of all cancers in women. Smokeless tobacco (SLT) is one such form that is culturally and socially acceptable by women especially in rural India. The study was aimed to estimate the prevalence of smokeless tobacco consumption among women, prevalence of exposure to second hand smoke and to determine the factors associated with it.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was done among 190 women in the rural field practice area of department of community medicine of Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal during the period of October 2019 to December 2019. Data was collected using simple random sampling. A semi structured questionnaire was prepared with the help of global adult tobacco survey proforma. The data was analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) 20.00.Results: Prevalence of smokeless tobacco consumption was 57% and the most common form of tobacco being consumed was tobacco with pan (40.3%). The prevalence of exposure to second hand smoke at home was 61%. The most common reason for initiation was peer pressure. High prevalence of consumption of smokeless tobacco was seen in unemployed and illiterate women.Conclusions: The prevalence of smokeless tobacco consumption is higher among women in this study and this indicates the lack of awareness and the need for better strategies to reduce the burden.

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