scholarly journals Oral Hygiene status among patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliance in the Department of Orthodontics in BSMMU

2019 ◽  
pp. 16-19
Author(s):  
Md Ali Kawsar ◽  
Marina Akhtar ◽  
Md Ahsan Habib ◽  
Zafrina Islam ◽  
Md Nurul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mouth Wash ◽  
Medical University

Background: Oral hygiene maintenance is difficult for patients who are receiving fixed orthodontic treatment. Objective: The aim of the study was to find out deterioration of oral hygiene status during treatment of fixed orthodontic appliances in the Department of Orthodontics in BSMMU. Methodology: This cross sectional study was carried out in the Department of Orthodontics at Bang-  abandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka from July 2013 to July 2014. All the patients taking treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances for more than 6 months were included as study population. During treatment in the OPD all the information of the patients’ oral hygiene maintenance like brush-  ing, dental floss use, use of mouthwash, and history of sugar consumption, taking sticky food were recorded.  The  Orthodontic  Plaque  Index  (OPI)  was  calculated  and  recorded.  In  addition  to  that frequency of brushing, type of tooth brush, technique of brushing and inter dental brush were also considered. Result: A total number of 100 patients were studied. Mean OPI was 81.78 (22.97). Mean value of OPI was 86.35 (13.27) among patients who brushed their teeth once a day but it was decreased gradually as the  patients  increased  frequency  of  toothbrush  use  per  day  and  became  85.74  (±26.12)  among  the patients who brushed their teeth thrice a day. Mean value of OPI was 81.98 (±23.27) who did not use dental floss and 75.00 (±7.00) who used dental floss once a day. Mean value of OPI was 84.65 (±23.10) who used inter dental brush irregularly but 35.00 (±0.00) who used it thrice a day. Mean value of OPI was 85.70 (±22.43) who did not use mouth wash whereas it reduced to 46.00 (±0.00) among them who used mouth wash thrice a day.  Conclusion: All the indexes of oral hygiene are increased in patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances in the Department of Orthodontics in BSMMU. Ban J Orthod & Dentofac Orthop, April 2017; Vol-7 (1-2), P.16-19

scholarly journals Gingival Bleeding Index Status Among Orthodontic Patients Treated with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances in a Tertiary Level Hospital

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
Md Ali Kawsar ◽  
Mohammad Rafiqul Islam ◽  
Rifat Rezwana ◽  
Md Rubayet Alam Prodhan ◽  
Md Ahsan Habib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Gingival Bleeding ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Mouth Wash ◽  
Medical University

Background: Oral hygiene maintenance becomes difficult during fixed orthodontic treatment.Objective: The aim of this study was to assess Gingival Bleeding Index among patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances in a tertiary level hospital.Metanitil and Methody: This study was conducted on 100 patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances for more than six months in the OPD of Orthodontics Department at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka from July 2013 to July 2014. All the information related to oral hygiene maintenance like brushing, dental floss use, use of mout hwash during treatment in the OPD were recorded. The Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI) was calculated and recorded. Apart from this, frequency of brushing, type of tooth brush, technique of brushing and inter dental brush were also considered.Result: Over all mean value of GBI was 23.44±17.00. Mean value of GBI was 26.44 ± 15.23 among patients who brushed their teeth once a day but it was decreased gradually as the patients increased frequency of toot hbrush use per day and became 11.55±4.71 among the patients who brushed their teeth thrice a day. Mean value of GBI was 23.46±17.18 who did not use dental floss and 22.85 (12.64) who used dental floss once a day. Mean value of GBI was 25.30±17.73 who used inter dental brush irregularly but 2.75±0.35 who used it thrice a day. Mean value of GBI was25.17±17.69 who did not use mouth wash whereas it reduced to 8.00±0.00 among them who used mouth wash thrice a day.Conclusion: The Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI) is increased in patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances.KYAMC Journal Vol. 9, No.-3, October 2018, Page 129-132

Factors Associated With Self-Perception in Oral Health of Pregnant Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 109019812110389
Author(s):  
Jairo Corchuelo-Ojeda ◽  
Guillermo Julián González Pérez ◽  
Alejandro Casas-Arcila
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
High Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
History Of

Background Health perception is a subjective predictor of long-term morbidity and mortality. Few studies address the perception that pregnant women have of their oral health. Objective The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between socioeconomic factors and self-assessment of oral health in pregnant women from Cali, Colombia. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 998 pregnant women, calculated using the formula to estimate a proportion in finite populations, with a confidence level of 95%. A questionnaire was applied for sociodemographic characterization, as well as to enquire about oral health perception, knowledge, and practices of oral health. Results The mean age of the surveyed mothers was 24.7, with a standard deviation of 6.1, of which 23.6% were adolescents. The perception they had about their oral health status was considered good by 60.8%. Of the 82.9% who reported having attended dentistry, more than half perceived good oral health. Pregnant women with no history of oral problems, with a perception of medium or high income, and with good oral hygiene practices tend to have a good perception of their oral health. Conclusion Pregnant women with no history of oral problems, with a perception of medium or high income, and with good oral hygiene practices tend to have a good perception of their oral health.

scholarly journals Etiological patterns of polyneuropathy in a tertiary level hospital of Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-20
Author(s):  
Makhan Lal Paul ◽  
Monoj Sinha ◽  
Ahsan Habib ◽  
Lubna Khondker ◽  
Md Mahabubur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Muscle Cramp ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Etiological Factors ◽  
History Of ◽  
Medical University

The causes of polyneuropathy are many and it is important to identify them, as some of them, especially the inflammatory types are treatable. To explore the different etiological factors of polyneuropathy, this cross sectional study was carried out in the department of Neurology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Shahbag, Dhaka. Data were collected by taking medical history and clinical examination and subsequent laboratory investigations. A total of 60 subjects were included in this study and mean age of the entire patient was 42.25 year. Out of all respondents, 83.3% had muscle weakness, similar number had problems with object handling, 66.3% had muscle cramp, 63.3% had impaired standing or gait, 55.0% had distal paraesthesia, 41.7% had burning feet, 8.3% had restless legs and 5.0% had stiffness. Out of all patients of polyneuropathy, 33.3% had diabetic neuropathy, 11.7% had Guillain-Barré syndrome, 10.0% had chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, similar number had unknown etiology, 6.7% had charcot-marry-tooth disease disease, 6.7% had renal failure, 5.0% had leprosy, Vitamin B 12 deficiency and chronic liver disease of each, 3.3% had history of isoniazide drug intake and similar had systemic lupus erythromatosus. We conclude that, polyneuropathy has wide variety of etiological factors. Among them, diabetes is the most common factor. Further large controlled study is needed to establish the etiological pattern in the context of Bangladesh. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v43i1.21371 Bangladesh Med J. 2014 January; 43 (1): 17-20

scholarly journals Hubungan Pemakaian Alat Ortodontik Cekat dengan Status Kebersihan Gigi dan Mulut Siswa SMA Kristen 1 Tomohon

e-GIGI ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wulan K. D. Rambitan ◽  
Christy N. Mintjelungan
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
One Year ◽  
Orthodontic Devices ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: Fixed orthodontic devices are the most commonly used orthodontic appliances in the community especially adolescent because they have become an important part of lifestyle. Albeit, users of fixed orthodontic appliances do not realize that fixed orthodontic appliances could become a risk factor for poor dental and oral hygiene. This study was aimed to determine the relationship between the use of fixed orthodontic devices and the dental and oral hygiene status of students at SMA Kristen 1 Tomohon (senior high school). This was an analytical observational study with a cross sectional design. Subjects were 43 students who used fixed orthodontics appliances obtained by using total sampling method. The results showed that most subjects used fixed orthodontic appliance for less than one year (58.1%). Moreover, the dental and oral hygiene status of most subjects were in the moderate category. The Chi-square showed a p-value of 0,060 for the relationship between the use of fixed orthodontic devices and the dental and oral hygiene status. Conclusion: There was no significant relationship between the duration of use of fixed orthodontic devices and the dental and oral hygiene status of students at SMA Kristen 1 TomohonKeywords: fixed orthodontic appliances, oral hygiene, adolescents Abstrak: Alat ortodontik cekat merupakan peralatan ortodontik yang paling sering dipakai oleh masyarakat khususnya remaja karena sudah menjadi bagian dari gaya hidup. Namun pemakai alat ortodontik cekat tidak menyadari bahwa alat ortodontik cekat merupakan faktor risiko terganggunya kebersihan gigi dan mulut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pemakaian alat ortodontik cekat dengan status kebersihan gigi dan mulut siswa SMA Kristen 1 Tomohon. Jenis penelitian ialah observasional analitik dengan desain potong lintang. Subyek penelitian yaitu 43 siswa yang memakai alat ortodontik cekat yang diperoleh dengan metode total sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemakaian alat ortodontik cekat terbanyak yaitu di bawah satu tahun (58,1%) dan status kebersihan gigi dan mulut berada dalam kategori sedang. Hasil uji Chi-square terhadap hubungan antara pemakaian alat ortodontik cekat dengan status kebersihan gigi dan mulut subyek penelitian mendapatkan nilai p=0,060. Simpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan bermakna antara lama pemakaian alat ortodontik cekat dengan status kebersihan gigi dan mulut siswa SMA Kristen 1 Tomohon.Kata kunci: alat ortodontik cekat, kebersihan gigi dan mulut, remaja

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Osteoarthritis Of The Knee In Former Professional Male Footballers In Bangladesh

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-144
Author(s):  
Md Ali Emran ◽  
Taufiq Morshed ◽  
Md Israt Hasan ◽  
Mohammed Emran ◽  
Md Atiquzzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Knee Injury ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Osteoarthritis Of The Knee ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Medical University

Background:: Osteoarthritis is one of the commonest disabilities that affect human life. Knee joint is most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. The professional footballers are exposed to heavy and prolonged physical activities that often exceed normal health capacities during both training and competition and are at risk of developing knee osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA). Objective: To evaluate the factors related to KOA in former professional male footballers in Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: This was a multicenter cross-sectional study. Purposively Selected footballers subsequently underwent knee radiographs at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and Kurmitola General Hospital (KGH). Patients were examined at Sports Medicine Clinic of KGH and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of BSMMU from January 2019 to December 2019. Results: The mean age of ex footballers was 59.49±9.19 years. We found 46.55% prevalence of KOA among footballers. Among 174 footballers 37.63% had history of familial OA and 8.62% had gout. An average matches played by a footballer was 497 and average training in career was 3924 hours. We found knee injury, BMI, family history of OA, gout and total matches played were significant risk factors for KOA. Other did not proved significant. Conclusion: Knee injury was the prime factor here for causing KOA later. So we need to give more attention in preventing knee injuries beside other strategies to reduce risk of developing KOA, moreover early diagnosis of KOA, modification of activities of daily living and exercise is needed. KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-3, October 2020, Page 141-144

scholarly journals Oral health of children in association with gender and mothers’ education: a comparative cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heba Ashi
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Education ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Education Data ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Manual Toothbrush

Objectives: To evaluate the association between gender and mothers' education, and the oral hygiene of their children. Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study included 531 children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Arabic was chosen for this survey to avoid possibilities of language barriers, followed by data analysis and segregation from the survey. Students were stratified according to gender and their mother’s education. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 25. Results: Brushing twice daily, using the dental floss, using fluoridated toothpaste, using mouthwash regularly, and bruxism were higher among females than males (58% VS 28%, 28.2% VS 10.9%, 71% VS 30%,55% VS 35% and 16.5% VS 9.8% respectively) with a significant difference (p<0.001, <0.001, <0.001, <0.001 and <0.001 respectively). Meanwhile, using toothpick, clenching, and biting on hard objects were higher among males than females  49.3% VS 34.9%, 21.7% VS 7.1% and 46.7% VS 34.9% respectively) with a significant difference (<0.001 and <0.001, respectively). Going to dentists during the last three months was significantly higher among females than males (47% vs. 33%), with a significant difference (p<0.001). On the other hand, going to dentists every six months was notably higher among males than females (22% vs. 17%) (p<0.001). Regular check-ups were higher among females (27.8% vs. 16.7%), with a significant difference (p=0.007). In accordance with the mothers' education, brushing more than twice daily, manual toothbrush, electrical toothbrush, dental floss, and using toothpaste were significantly higher among those who received a university and post-graduate education (p<0.001, <0.001, <0.001, and 0.049, respectively). Going to dentists during the previous three and six months was higher among those who received a university and post-graduate education (p=0.001). Conclusion: Girls and children whose mothers had a university and post-graduate education had better attitudes toward oral hygiene. Therefore, we highly recommend more oral hygiene health education programs, especially for mothers with less education.

Is wearing orthodontic appliances associated with eating difficulties and sugar intake among British adolescents? A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghaliah Albaqami ◽  
Lucas Guimarães Abreu ◽  
Eduardo Bernabé
Keyword(s):  
Dental Health ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Dental Health Survey ◽  
Eating Difficulty ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Removable Appliances

Summary Aim To determine whether wearing orthodontic appliances was associated with eating difficulty and lower sugars intake among British adolescents. Methods This study analysed data from 4116 12- and 15-year-olds who participated in the 2013 Children’s Dental Health Survey in the UK. Information on eating difficulties in the past 3 months and usual intake of six sugary items was collected through self-administered questionnaires. The presence and type of orthodontic appliances (fixed or removable) were assessed during clinical examinations. Logistic regression was used to evaluate the association between wearing orthodontic appliances and eating difficulty whereas linear regression was used to evaluate the association between wearing orthodontic appliances and sugars intake. Regression models were adjusted for socio-demographic, behavioural, and clinical characteristics of adolescents. Results 12.9 per cent of the 4116 adolescents wore orthodontic appliances (10.1 per cent fixed and 2.8 per cent removable), 21.0 per cent reported eating difficulties and the mean daily intake of sugars was 5.3 times/day (SD: 3.7, range: 0–20). Adolescents with fixed appliances had 4.02 (95% CI: 3.03, 5.33) greater odds of reporting eating difficulty than those with no appliances, but no differences were found between adolescents wearing removable and no appliances. No association was found between wearing orthodontic appliances and daily sugars intake either [coefficients of 0.20 (95% CI: –0.27, 0.66) and –0.30 (95% CI: –0.96 to 0.36) for adolescents wearing fixed and removable appliances, respectively]. Conclusion Wearing fixed orthodontic appliances were associated with greater odds of reporting eating difficulty, but not with lower sugars intake among British adolescents.

scholarly journals To determine the frequency of Hepatitis C Infection in patients with Ischemic Stroke at CMCH Larkana.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (01) ◽  
pp. 162-165
Author(s):  
Hakim Ali Abro ◽  
Azizullah Jalbani ◽  
Chandur Lal ◽  
Sheeraz Ali ◽  
Sultan Ahmed Chandio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Hepatitis C Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Ct Brain ◽  
Medical Wards ◽  
Medical University

Objectives: To determine the frequency of Hepatitis C infection in patients with ischemic Stroke at CMCH Larkana. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Medical wards of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University Larkana. Period: From January 2018 to December 2018. Material & Methods: This study was conducted on 125 diagnosed ischemic stroke patient with age >18 years or both genders. Patients with sudden history of partial or complete weakness of half the body persisting for more than 24 hours and clinical examination supporting reduced power and presence of focal sign and CT brain showing hypodense area in respected blood supply. Patients were considered suffering from Hepatitis C who were reactive to anti HCV on second generation ELISA. Results: We surveyed 125 patients admitted with clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke after exclusion criteria with mean age of 54.53 ± 10.994. In this study male were 51.2% and female were 48.8%. About 40 (32% patients were anti HCV reactive. Conclusion: It is revealed that HCV infection significantly increased the risk of stroke.

scholarly journals Hp-Positive Chinese Patients Should Undergo Colonoscopy Earlier and More Frequently: The Result of a Cross-Sectional Study Based on 13,037 Cases of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Wang ◽  
Junbin Yan ◽  
Beihui He ◽  
Shuo Zhang ◽  
Sumei Xu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Colorectal Polyps ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Multifactor Analysis ◽  
Medical University ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundIn China, the prevalence and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC) have always been high, and more than 95% of CRC cases have evolved from colorectal polyps (CPs), especially adenoma. Early detection and treatment of CPs through colonoscopy is essential to reduce the incidence of CRC. Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is regarded as a risk factor for gastritis and gastric cancer and may also be a risk factor for CPs and CRC. However, few studies based on vast clinical cases exist in China to clarify whether Hp is a risk factor for CPs and CRC, and whether Hp-positive patients need to undergo colonoscopy checks earlier. This article attempts to make up for that deficiency.MethodThis cross-sectional study was conducted based on 13,037 patients without a treatment history of Hp who underwent their first gastroscopy and colonoscopy simultaneously at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University from January 2018 to December 2019. Pearson χ2 test and logistic regression were used to determine whether Hp is a risk factor for CPs and CRC. Multifactor analysis of variance was used to define the impact of Hp on CPs prevalence with different ages, sexes.ResultsFor Chinese individuals, Hp is a risk factor for CPs and CRC. The odds ratio (OR) value are 1.228 (95% CI, 1.130 to 1.336) and 1.862 (95% CI 1.240-2.796), respectively. Hp-positive patients have a higher probability of multiple or large intestinal polyps. However, Hp infection does not increase the incidence of adenomas, nor does it affect the pathological type of adenomas. The OR of Hp on the risk of CPs was 1.432 (95%CI 1.275-1.608) for males but increased to 1.937 (95%CI 1.334-2.815) for those aged 35 to 40. For females, the results were similar.ConclusionsFor the Chinese, Hp is a risk factor for CPs and CRC (OR&gt;1); the infection of Hp increased CPs risk in Chinese of all ages, especially aged 35-40, suggesting that Hp-positive patients should undergo colonoscopy frequently.

scholarly journals Adaptation Of Oral Hygiene Habits In Dental Professionals: A Kap Study

Esculapio ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (03, july 2020-Septmber 2020) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanan William ◽  
Deema Munir ◽  
Rabia Arshad ◽  
Shazel William
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hard Copy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Candidates ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Mouth Wash ◽  
Dental Professionals

Objective: The present survey was carried out to assess the practice and perception of dental professionals towards their own dental care. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried from May 2019 to April 2020, in Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi. Ethical approval was obtained from institutional review board. A self- administered questionnaire was developed comprising of 20 questions among the dental personnel (Staff and BDS students) of Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine Karachi, Pakistan, to assess their practice and care, regarding their own oral hygiene. Responses were collected through both, the hard copy and an online google form link. Data was evaluated for 176 complete forms. For all the asked questions, a comparison was also made between male and female candidates, and between their academic levels. For all the variable as categorical values, percentages were tabulated using SPSS 21. Results: The results indicated that not all the dental professionals had their same practice to maintain oral hygiene. Not all of them were following the proper theoretical knowledge. From their choices of toothpastes to their habits of flossing and using additional aids for maintaining oral hygiene, majority factors varied individually in spite of the fact that there is well-awareness of consequences of negligence. Conclusion: It was found that not all the dental practitioners follow the proper guidelines to maintain oral hygiene, and not all of them follow the instructions they give to their patients. Key Words: Oral Hygiene, Dental Professionals, Tooth Paste, Mouth Wash, Dentistry, Oral Hygiene Maintenance, Dental practitioners.

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