scholarly journals The Development And Evaluation Of Water Irrigator For Plaque Removal

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azrul Hafiz Abdul Aziz ◽  
Nik Mohd Syahmi Zainuzzaman ◽  
Nur Aliah Afifah Ibrahim ◽  
Nadia Halib
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Normal Person ◽  
Plaque Score ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Cleaning Device ◽  
Natural Teeth

Introduction: Patient undergoes orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances have more plaque retentive area compare to normal person. Therefore, this patient requires higher standard of oral hygiene care. One of adjunctive cleaning device for oral hygiene care is water irrigator. There are several types of water irrigator available in the market such as syringe type, electricity and battery operated. However, the problem is the available water irrigators are expensive. Materials and Methods: A prototype of water irrigator was designed and constructed in USIM. The water irrigator is faucet powered so that the pressure can be easily controlled by adjusting the tap. Four dental arches with orthodontics brackets were prepared using sets of natural teeth mounted on plaster of paris. Artificial plaque was prepared and grown on the dental arches. Plaque score was recorded based on Rustogi modification of navy plaque index (RMNPI) before and after irrigation with water irrigator. The procedure was repeated using toothbrush which act as control group. All the data were collected and analysed using SPSS version 22. Results: The initial mean plaque score for water irrigator was 6.34 and 2.54 after cleaning. While the initial mean plaque score for toothbrush was 6.04 and 3.71 after cleaning. This showed that there were significantly reduction of 60% and 39% plaque score after using water irrigator and tooth brushing respectively. Conclusion(s): In conclusion, both tooth brushing and the new water irrigator can significantly remove dental plaque accumulation on the tooth surface. However, water irrigator showed better results in removal of dental plaque accumulation.

scholarly journals PERBEDAAN EFEKTIVITAS MENYIKAT GIGI METODE HORIZONTAL DAN METODE FONES TERHADAP PENURUNAN INDEKS PLAK GIGI PADA ANAK TUNANETRA USIA 6-13 TAHUN DI SEMARANG

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Muthia Choirunnisa ◽  
Prima Agusmawanti ◽  
Moh Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
T Test ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Laboratory ◽  
Dental Plaque Index

Introduction: Children with special needs have physical limitations and the ability to maintain their oral hygiene, so it needs to be chosen the proper tooth brushing methods for maintaining oral hygiene and prevent periodontal disease.Purpose: This study aimed to know differences of the effectiveness of horizontal tooth brushing methods and foneson the dental plaque index in children with visual impairment.Methods: This research was a quasy experimental laboratory with pre-test and post-test design. The study was conducted on 26 blind children aged 6-13 years in MILB YKTM Budi Asih, SLB-A DriaAdi, and SLB Negeri Semarang that were divided into two groups of horizontal and fonestooth brushing method. Dental plaque was measured using PHP plaque index, examined the dental crown facial or lingual parts by dividing each tooth crown into 5 subdivisions, plaque index inspected before and after 1 week of brushing method application, then analyzed by paired t-test and independent t test at a significance level ofp <0.05. Results: The mean of plaque index before and after brushing the teeth with horizontal method was 2.56 and 0.956 down to 1.61, whereas in the fonesmethod was 3.03 and 1.68down to 1.35. Plaque index before and after brushing teeth both on horizontal and fones method was statistically significant(p <0.05). But the effectiveness of both methods were not different or similar (p = 0.179).Conclusion: There was no difference of effectiveness between horizontal and fones tooth brushing methods on the dental plaque index in children with visual impairment.

scholarly journals Rinsing effect of 60% bay leaf (Syzygium polyanthum wight) aqueous decoction in inhibiting the accumulation of dental plaque during fixed orthodontic treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Fitria Avriliyanti ◽  
Sri Suparwitri ◽  
Ananto Ali Alhasyimi
Keyword(s):  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Antibacterial Agent ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Orthodontic Appliance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliance

Background: Fixed orthodontic appliance patients have a high risk to increasing plaque accumulation in tooth surface due to the presence of fixed appliance components. Using mouthwash with antibacterial agent from herbal material can control dental plaque accumulation. Bay leaf (BL) contains active compounds such as essential oil, tannin and flavonoid that have been known as an antibacterial agent. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of rinsing with 60% of BL aqueous decoction to the accumulation of dental plaque in fixed orthodontic appliance patients. Method: This research was an experimental clinical research with pretest and post-test control group design conducted on 20 subjects with age ranged between 18-25 years old. All subjects were undergoing the last stage (finishing) of fixed active orthodontic treatment. The subjects were instructed to rinse with 60% of BL aqueous decoction and 0.2% chlorhexidine as a control. Wash out period that needed between rinsing with 60% of BL aqueous decoction and rinsing with 0.2% chlorhexidine was 7 days. Each mouthwash used routinely for 7 days with same duration and intensity. Plaque scoring was measured before and after each treatment using Orthodontic Plaque Index (OPI). Result: One-way Anova test showed that there was a significant difference in the plaque index before and after treatment between the group of rinsing with 60% of BL aqueous decoction and group of rinsing with chlorhexidine (p<0.05). Conclusion: Rinsing with 60% BL aqueous decoction can decrease the accumulation of dental plaque in fixed orthodontic appliance patients.

Effect of oral anticipatory guidance on oral health and oral hygiene practices in preschool children

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Débora Conçalves Farias ◽  
Soraya Coelho Leal ◽  
Orlando Ayrton de Toledo ◽  
Jorge Faber ◽  
Ann Cristina Barreto Bezerro
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health Habits ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Group Control Group

Thirty children (6 to 18 months), enrolled in a dental program since birth, make up the intervention group. Control group consisted of thirty children who were of similar age and gender but had never been to a dental office. The presence of visible dental plaque and the performance of oral hygiene differed statistically between both groups. The dental program was effective in reducing visible dental plaque, and in establishing oral health habits among parents and young children.

scholarly journals Efficacy of “Oil Pulling” on Gingival Health and Biofilm Accumulation in a Group of Young Adults: A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-117
Author(s):  
Sara Rayner ◽  
Trislyn Herrick ◽  
Christina Chiesa
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Sesame Oil ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Gingival Bleeding ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
Before And After

ABSTRACT Aims The aim of this pilot study was to assess changes in gingival bleeding and biofilm accumulation in young adults undergoing oil-pulling treatment together with standardized oral hygiene practices, compared to a control group of patients that did not undergo oil pulling but maintained the standard oral hygiene practices outlined in the study. Materials and methods The experiment was designed as a randomized, two-way, single-blind, crossover with a 2-month washout period between two, 10-day experimental periods. A total of 28, randomly selected dental students who met the inclusion criteria were assessed for gingival bleeding and biofilm on six teeth before and after rinsing with sesame oil for 10 minutes per day, for a period of 10 days. The mean difference between the test and control group's reduction in scores was analyzed using the paired t-test. The level of significance was set at ? (alpha) = 0.05. Results There were no statistically significant differences on plaque biofilm accumulation and bleeding when compared with the control group. There was a higher reduction in gingival bleeding scores (albeit not statistically significant) among those who used sesame oil compared to those who did not. Conclusion Based on the current study, it appears that oil pulling for 10 minutes and for a period of 10 days using sesame oil has no significant benefit over brushing and flossing alone, on a sample of 28 dental students. How to cite this article Rayner S, Herrick T, Chiesa C, Hoover J, Karunanayake C. Efficacy of “Oil Pulling” on Gingival Health and Biofilm Accumulation in a Group of Young Adults: A Pilot Study. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2016;5(2):113-117.

scholarly journals OHIS Differences on Primary School Students in Relation to Little Dentist Training

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asep Arifin Senjaya ◽  
Ni Made Sirat ◽  
I Nyoman Wirata ◽  
Ni Ketut Ratmini
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Difference

Dental healthcare is very important since dental and oral hygiene should be maintained. Statistics showed that more than 80% of children in developed and developing countries suffer from dental disease. This study aimed to see the safety of OHIS (Oral Hygiene Index Simplified) in primary school students who got and did not get little dentist cadre training in Bangli Regency in 2019. The study was done in an experimental design: pre and post-test with control design, which was conducted in August-September 2019. The sample in this study is 366 students. The difference in OHIS scores before and after treatment in the control group and treatment group was carried out by the bivariate Mann Whitney U Test. The results of the study showed that before dental health training was conducted, there were 54.3% of primary school students in the treatment group with good OHIS score criteria, and after the training was carried out as many as 98.4% of the students in the treatment group had a good OHIS. Additionally, prior to the training, 57.5% of the control group had fair OHIS criteria score. Then, after the training was carried out, 73.7% of the control group had good OHIS score. Hence, the study concluded that there was a significant difference in the OHIS of primary school students who got little doctor training prior to and after the training. Also, there was a significant difference in the OHIS of the students who did not get such treatment before and after the training.

scholarly journals Changes in Distribution of Dental Biofilm after Insertion of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 5638
Author(s):  
Urszula Kozak ◽  
Agnieszka Lasota ◽  
Renata Chałas
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
General Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Fixed Appliance ◽  
Dental Biofilm ◽  
Supragingival Plaque ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
The Impact

Good oral hygiene is an important factor in oral and general health, especially in orthodontic patients, because fixed appliances might impede effective oral hygiene and thus increase the risks of tooth decay, periodontal disease and general health complications. This study investigated the impact of fixed orthodontic appliances on the distribution of dental biofilm in teenagers. Supragingival plaque was assessed at T0, T1 and T2. The distribution of the biofilm was analyzed. Approximal Plaque Index (API) and Bonded Bracket Index (BBI) were used to measure the presence of dental plaque. After insertion of the fixed appliance, the dental plaque indices values in the orthodontically treated group were significantly higher (p < 0.05) than in the control group. Fixed orthodontic appliances caused significant changes in the distribution of the biofilm. This was characterized by the change of location of the dental plaque. In the orthodontic group, we observed an increase in the amount of the supragingival plaque on the vestibular surface of the teeth.

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS LARUTAN EKSTRAK JERUK NIPIS (Citrus Aurantifolia) SEBAGAI OBAT KUMUR TERHADAP PENURUNAN INDEKS PLAK PADA REMAJA USIA 12-15 TAHUN - Studi di SMP Nurul Islami, Mijen, Semarang

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rr. Sarah Ladytama ◽  
Arlina Nurhapsari ◽  
Moh. Baehaqi
Keyword(s):  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Plaque Score ◽  
Whitney Test ◽  
Mann Whitney Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: Plaque is formed by colonizing bacteria that adhere on the surface of teeth can be caused dental and oral disease. Using mouthwash can prevent plaque formation quickly and easily. Lime can be used as alternative herbal mouthwash to decrease plaque index because of antibacterial content. The purposed of this study is to determined the effectiveness of lime with concentration of 20%,40% and 60% as mouthwash in the term of plaque index decrease at teens 12-15 years old. Method: This study was an quasi experimental using post test only control group design method which is perform to 12 students who at teens 12-15 years old at Nurul Islami Secondary High School, Mijen-Semarang using until four weeks. The sample were given lime extract with many concentration every weeks. Dental plaque score was measured before and after intervention. The data analyzed with Kruskal–Wallis and Mann-Whitney test. Result: Result showed that lime extract with many concentration effective to decrease dental plaque index. Kruskall-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney test showed significance value 0,000 (p<0,05), there are significant differences among concentration. Conclusion: It is concluded from this research that the higher level of lime extract concentration increasing flavonoid content. There are significant differences of lime extract with 20%, 40%, 60% concentration as mouthwash in decreasing plaque index. The highest decrease plaque happen in concentration 60%.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF PLAQUE SCORE BETWEEN TRADITIONAL BRUSHING TEETH (MISWAK) AND BASS METHOD (Overview of Students of the Pondok Pesantren Darul Hijrah Putera Banjarbaru)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Rachmad Yamani ◽  
Rosihan Adhani ◽  
Diana Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Salvadora Persica ◽  
Plaque Score ◽  
Mechanical Removal ◽  
A Value ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: Siwak or miswak is obtained from the branches and stems of the Salvadora persica plant that grows in the Middle Eastern plains and commonly used as a toothbrush to clean teeth and gingival structures. Miswak contains natural antibacterial acids (astringents, abrasives and detergents) which function to kill bacteria, prevent infection and stop bleeding in the gum. Chemical substances such as Chloride, Pottasium, Sodium Bicarbonate, Fluoride, Silica, Sulfur, Vitamin C, Trimethylamine, Salvadorine, and Tannins which function to clean teeth, whiten and nourish teeth and gingiva. How to brush your teeth has an effect on reducing or removing plaque. Efforts to clean plaque can be done by brushing your teeth. Brushing your teeth using a toothbrush is a form of mechanical removal of plaque. It can be done through several methods, including the method of Bass, Stillman, Fones, and adapted to the movements named Vertical and Horizontal. The bass method is a tooth brushing technique that is done by placing a 45-degree toothbrush on the root of the tooth and then gently pressing it while doing a small rotating motion. The tip of the toothbrush is directed to the gingival neck. The bass method is more effective for removing plaque around and below the edge of the gingiva. Controlled movements are used to get rid of plaque and avoid trauma to the gingiva. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the comparison of plaque scores between brushing tooth with traditional (Miswak) and bass methods on students of the Pondok Pesantren Darul Hijrah Putera Banjarbaru. Method: This study used the Quasi experimental research method with Pre and Post-test. Results: The results of statistical tests using the non-parametric test of the Man Whitney test showed a value of p = 0,000 (p ≤ 0,05), the results showed that there were significant differences between the plaque scores before and after the tooth brushing treatment with the miswak and bass method. Conclusion: The bass method group has a lower plaque score than the miswak group.

scholarly journals The Effect of Toothpaste with Nanocalcium and Nanochitosan on Oral Cavity Microorganism (in vivo)

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Octarina Octarina ◽  
Stieven Rey ◽  
Komariah Komariah
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
School Children ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Crab Shell ◽  
Mangrove Crab ◽  
Before And After

Mangrove crab shell and horn beetle can be modified into nanocalcium and nanochitosan. Nanocalcium has an effect to remineralize the tooth surface, while the nanochitosan act as an antibacterial. The purpose of this study was to determine the number of microorganism after brushing with toothpaste which containing nanocalsium and nanochitosan. In this study, toothpaste was made with nanocalsium and nanochitosan with three formulations i.e. 25% nanocalsium + 3gr nanochitosan, 55% nanocalsium + 3gr nanochitosan, and 75% nanocalsium + 3gr nanochitosan. The sample of toothpaste is tested on 25 primary school children (8-9 years old) and divided into five treatments: 25% nanocalsium + 3gr nanochitosan (K1), 55% nanocalsium + 3gr nanochitosan (K2), and 75% nanocalsium + 3gr nanochitosan (K3), commercial toothpaste (K4), and without toothpaste (K5). The result of gargling was taken before and after tooth brushing. This study used TPC test with diffusion method that embedded in sodium agar which counting the decrease of oral microorganism. The data is processed using repeated ANOVA. The result of counting microorganism for five treatments before tooth brushing respectively were K1 = 1610.4±1380.59, K2 = 979±675.46, K3 = 1275.8±809.99, K4 = 550±840.37, K5 = 1086.8±840.37 and after the treatments were K1 = 142±191.36, K2 = 102.8±118.55, K3 = 161.4±122.26, K4 = 197±210.64, K5 = 88.8±20.66 (p< 0.05). The conclusion, there is a decrease of microorganism in the oral cavity after tooth brushing. The toothpaste that containing nanocalcium and nanochitosan shows more effectively to inhibit microorganism in oral cavity than commercial toothpaste.

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