scholarly journals Relationship between Patient Cooperation and Treatment Result among Orthodontic Patients in Biratnagar, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-13
Author(s):  
Anand Acharya ◽  
Bhushan Bhattarai ◽  
Dhirendra Giri ◽  
Tarakant Bhagat
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Treatment Result ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Patient Cooperation ◽  
Positive Treatment ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Determining Factor

Introduction: Orthodontic treatment is a highly technique sensitive process; which takes long duration and its success depend on many factors. Patient cooperation is one of the important determinants of orthodontic treatment.Objective: To investigate the relationship between patients’ cooperation and orthodontic treatment result as rated by the orthodontist.Materials & Method: Orthodontic Patient Cooperation Scale (OPCS) was used to evaluate 57 orthodontic patients’ cooperation who had undergone active orthodontic treatment in Nobel Medical College Hospital, Biratnagar from 2014 January to 2017 June and were under retention phase. Orthodontic treatment results of these patients were graded as good, acceptable and poor by the orthodontist. Independent t-test was applied to test the mean of OPCS score, the treatment result and gender.Result: Mean OPCS score was higher in good treatment result category; as the OPCS score increased treatment result improved, which was statistically significant (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Orthodontic patients’ cooperation is a strong determining factor for positive treatment outcome. 

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Severity of Major Depression Using a Voice Index for Emotional Arousal

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (18) ◽  
pp. 5041
Author(s):  
Shuji Shinohara ◽  
Hiroyuki Toda ◽  
Mitsuteru Nakamura ◽  
Yasuhiro Omiya ◽  
Masakazu Higuchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Emotional Arousal ◽  
Arousal Level ◽  
National Defense ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Defense Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

Recently, the relationship between emotional arousal and depression has been studied. Focusing on this relationship, we first developed an arousal level voice index (ALVI) to measure arousal levels using the Interactive Emotional Dyadic Motion Capture database. Then, we calculated ALVI from the voices of depressed patients from two hospitals (Ginza Taimei Clinic (H1) and National Defense Medical College hospital (H2)) and compared them with the severity of depression as measured by the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D). Depending on the HAM-D score, the datasets were classified into a no depression (HAM-D < 8) and a depression group (HAM-D ≥ 8) for each hospital. A comparison of the mean ALVI between the groups was performed using the Wilcoxon rank-sum test and a significant difference at the level of 10% (p = 0.094) at H1 and 1% (p = 0.0038) at H2 was determined. The area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic was 0.66 when categorizing between the two groups for H1, and the AUC for H2 was 0.70. The relationship between arousal level and depression severity was indirectly suggested via the ALVI.

Prevalence of Dental Fear and Anxiety among Orthodontic patients visiting Nobel Medical College

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-6
Author(s):  
Anand Acharya ◽  
Bhushan Bhattarai ◽  
Nidhi Giri ◽  
Jitendra Singh ◽  
Tarakant Bhagat
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Dental Procedure ◽  
Actual Treatment ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Response To Stress ◽  
Fear And Anxiety

Introduction: Anxiety is the state of feeling nervous or worried that something bad is going to happen. Dental anxiety is defined as a patient’s response to stress that is associated with a dental procedure. The aim of our study is to investigate the anxiety status of dental patients visiting Orthodontic department at Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar. Materials and Method: Total 80 ongoing orthodontic patients (M =21 F=59) who completed modified Dental Anxiety Scale questionnaire were included in the study. Result: Majority of patients (65%) had moderate anxiety where as 25% had mild anxiety and around 9% had severe to extreme anxiety. Patients’ age and education level had significant association with the level of dental anxiety. Conclusion: Dental anxiety in orthodontic patients is unavoidable but needs appropriate counseling. Orthodontist’s role is crucial in bridging the gap between patients’ perception towards orthodontic treatment and the actual treatment.

scholarly journals Enigma of Fixed Retainers

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-55
Author(s):  
Jijo C Eapen ◽  
Amit Prakash
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Treatment Result ◽  
Dental Arch ◽  
Careful Evaluation ◽  
Retention Period ◽  
Treatment Situation ◽  
Patient Cooperation ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Fixed Retainers ◽  
Arch Shape

Fixed retainers are a reliable form of retention for avoiding relapse and maintaining dental arch shape. They function regardless of patient cooperation, and they fulfill high esthetic expectations. Teeth have tendency to return to their former position, as time required for retaining the treatment result. The most appropriate mode of retention for the post-treatment situation should be used, based on a careful evaluation of the patient’s pretreatment diagnostic records, habits, cooperation, growth pattern, and age. Retention after orthodontic intervention is as important part of the therapy as the active treatment. Age and maturity of the patients, result of the orthodontic intervention, origin and character of the anomaly, type of the retainer, compliance of the patients; all can influence the chance of relapse. The retention period should be twice longer than the active orthodontic treatment. This article covers various aspect of fixed retention in detail

scholarly journals The Relationship between Palatal Displacement of Upper Canines and Incisors Widths in a Syrian Sample of Patients with Uncrowded Arches

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 873-875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luai Mahaini
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Matched Control ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Tooth Size ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Treatment Plans ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mandibular Incisors ◽  
Dental Casts

ABSTRACT The aim of this study investigates mesiodistal crown size of the maxillary and mandibular incisors of patients with palatally impacted canines (PDC). Pretreatment dental casts of orthodontic patients with PDC of one or both maxillary canines (N: 33) were collected. This PDC sample was matched according to age and sex with pretreatment dental casts from unaffected orthodontic patients. For the PDC and matched control samples, maximum mesiodistal crown diameters were recorded for the four incisors on the right side only. The results showed that, on average, the mesiodistal crown diameters for the maxillary and mandibular incisors measured smaller in the PDC sample than in the control sample. These findings of statistically significant tooth-size reductions associated with PDC occurrence indicate a generalized pattern of reduced tooth size as a characteristic associated with the PDC anomaly. Further, the presence of generalized tooth-size reduction in cases with palatally displaced canines help explain why most orthodontic treatment plans for PDC patients are of the nonextraction type. How to cite this article Mahaini L. The Relationship between Palatal Displacement of Upper Canines and Incisors Widths in a Syrian Sample of Patients with Uncrowded Arches. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(11):873-875

scholarly journals MIGRAINE: A POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR COGNITIVE DECLINE

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
Poornima Kn
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Conflicting Result ◽  
International Headache Classification ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Card Test ◽  
Possible Cause

Objectives:Migraine is the second most common type of headache and seventh most disabling disease worldwide. In general, obesity is often related to headache disorders in several clinical and epidemiologic studies. Obese migraine patients may have an increased attack frequency due to increase in inflammatory response. Cognitive decline is the major pitfall of migraine disorder and there exists a conflicting result between cognition and migraine and the effect of Body Mass Index (BMI) on migraine. So this study is done to find out the relationship between cognition and migraine and its association with BMI.Methods:The study protocol was approved by the ethical committee of SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre. The study group consisted of 30 migraine patients and 30 healthy controls aged between 18-40 years of age. Informed consent was obtained from all the participants. Diagnosis of migraine was made using the criteria of 2nd edition of International Headache Classification (IHC). Patients affected by Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, allergy, inflammation, infection or immune disorders were excluded. Height and weight of the subjects were taken to calculate the BMI. Cognitive tests such as stroop interference trial & trial making tests (A&B) were done to evaluate working memory, mental flexibility and attention.Results:Compared to controls, cases took more time for performing stroop colour card test (106.40 ± 15.87 seconds vs. 132.17±7.027seconds, p<0.001) and trial making pattern B (54.77± 8.169 seconds vs. 56.23 ± 23.457seconds, p=0.004). Among the migraine subjects, obese individuals had an increased frequency of migraine attack per month (Correlation coefficient r=0.797)Conclusion:Cognitive decline in migraine is one of the underestimated problems in migraine. Identifying such problems early can prevent major consequences in day to day activities of migraine patients. Since there is an increased frequency of migraine with increase in BMI, obese migraine subjects can be recommended to do regular exercises.Key words: Migraine, Cognition, Stroop test, Obesity.

scholarly journals Discontinued Anti-Hypertensive medication: a case control study on the stroke patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-178
Author(s):  
Mohammad Zaid Hossain ◽  
Khan Abul Kalam Azad ◽  
Pratyay Hasan ◽  
Tahmeed Hussain ◽  
Kazi Monisur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antihypertensive Drugs ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Control Study

Though it is long known that irregular intake of antihypertensive may cause harm, but still there is much lack of awareness among the patients in this matter. This case controlled study was done in Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, to determine the relationship between discontinuation of antihypertensive drugs and the risk of stroke among hypertensive patients. Number of cases was 72. Control group was selected via random sampling of stroke free treated hypertensive group, similar in age to stroke cases. Sampling technique was random systematic sampling. The relationship was determined employing statistical methods including Chi-square (?2) test using computer programs, and significant association between discontinuation of antihypertensive and development of stroke in hypertensive adult patients was found ?2(1,N= 103) = 32.637, p<0.001. Odd’s ratio is 15.83. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v22i2.21530 J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 22, No.2, October, 2013, Page 173-178

Orthodontic Treatment Complexity and Need in a Group of Nigerian Patients: The Relationship between the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) and the Index of Complexity

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chukwudi Ochi Onyeaso
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Treatment Need ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
The University ◽  
Treatment Complexity ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Aim The aim of this retrospective analytical study was to assess the relationship between the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) and the Index of Complexity, Outcome, and Need (ICON) on the orthodontic treatment need and complexity in a group of Nigerian patients. Methods and Materials Fifty-six cases were randomly selected from the model storage of the orthodontic unit of the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria. The ICON was used to assess the pre-treatment study models for orthodontic treatment need and complexity of the cases while the DAI was also used to assess the same cases for treatment need. Descriptive statistics as well as the non-parametric (Spearman Rank-Order and Pearson's Product Moment) correlations were used to analyze the data. Results The mean ICON and DAI scores were 67.38±19.63 (SD) and 42.27±12 .66 (SD), respectively. Both the ICON and DAI agreed that one (1.8%) case did not need treatment while 46 (82.1%) needed treatment. All the difficult and very difficult cases according to the ICON were assessed as needing treatment by the DAI with 18 (13.1%) out of 22 (39.3%) in the very difficult category belonging to the handicapping group where treatment was mandatory. In all positive significant correlations were recorded for the ICON and DAI scores. Conclusion The ICON and DAI showed favorable agreement when used to assess treatment needs through the use of study casts. The ICON could be a good substitute for the DAI in assessing pre-treatment needs of Nigerian patients. Citation Onyeaso CO. Orthodontic Treatment Complexity and Need in a Group of Nigerian Patients: The Relationship between the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) and the Index of Complexity, Outcome, and Need (ICON). J Contemp Dent Pract 2007 March;(8)3:037-044.

scholarly journals Applicability of Moyers’ Prediction Table in Orthodontic Patients Reporting to KCD Peshawar Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saira Bano ◽  
Asma Ahmed ◽  
Farhad Ali ◽  
Sana Afzal ◽  
Ghulam Rasool
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Precise Method ◽  
Correlation Test ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Pearson's Correlation ◽  
Complete Set ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: The aim behind this research, is to determine the applicability of Moyers’ table in Peshawar population.Materials and Methods: A total 100 patients’ casts how had complete details in their files, who were Pakistani nationals, having complete set of permanent teeth upto 1st molar, no proximal restorations and caries were included. Patients having dentalanomalies, previous orthodontic treatment, craniomandibular dysfunctions, attritions of teeth and Syndromes were excluded.The mesiodistal widths of the maxillary and mandibular permanent incisors, canines, first and second premolars were measured using digital calipers. The predicted total, of the mesiodistal diameters of the canines and premolars, was evaluated from the Moyers tables at 75%. Pearson's correlation test was applied, to determine the relationship between the total sum of the actualwidth of the canines and premolars and the sum of the predicted width of the canines and premolars from the Moyers table.Analysis was performed by SPSS version 20.0.Results: Most of participants were females 63(63%) as compared to males 37(37%). In maxilla the mean actual (23.76mm) andpredicted mesiodistal width(22.76mm) of cupids and bicuspids were close to each other. But the correlation between actual and predicted mesiodistal width of cupids and bicuspids in maxilla was weak. It was weak in female (r=0.156). In mandible for male the   correlation was positive as well (r=0.8130) but it was weak for females (r=0.334). moderate correlation was found for overall .Conclusion: Moyer's prediction table is not a very precise method for estimating tooth dimensions in a Peshawar-based sample.

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