scholarly journals The Role of Selected Habits, Periodontal Disease and Oral Hygiene Status on the Occurrence and Prognosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Mucosal Lesions

scholarly journals Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in Periodontal Disease

2021 ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Adenike O. Oladokun ◽  
Olanrewaju I. Opeodu ◽  
Ahmed O. Lawal ◽  
Mofolusho O. Falade
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Water Age ◽  
Mucosal Cells ◽  
Antiparasitic Drugs ◽  
Droplet Spray

This review is aimed at elucidating the role of Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in the aetiology of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease results from localised inflammation of the periodontium due to plaque accumulation and if left untreated can lead to loss of teeth. Although dental plaque is composed mainly of bacteria, Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax, both of which are protozoan parasites have been found in plaque and implicated in periodontal disease. E. gingivalis is an amoeba associated with poor oral hygiene while T. tenax is a pyriform flagellate that lives in the tartar around the teeth, cavities of carious teeth, necrotic mucosal cells in the gingival margins of gums and pus pockets in tonsillar follicles. These parasites are transmitted by close contact, saliva, droplet spray and kissing or use of contaminated dishes, cups, spoons and forks as well as drinking water. Age, gender, socio-economic status, dental condition and gingival pathology have been reported to influence the presence of the parasite. Genetic variability and stress are also some of the factors that determine the transition of the periodontium at some gingival sites from healthy to inflame. Researchers have observed that the prevalence and severity of periodontitis is higher in developing countries than developed countries. But with good oral hygiene, regular scaling and polishing and use of antiparasitic drugs, periodontal disease caused by these parasites can be prevented and periodontal health restored.

scholarly journals THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF ORAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST IN MANAGEMENT OF STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME PATIENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Nuri Fitriasari ◽  
Eko Rotary Nurtito ◽  
Nanan Nur’aeny ◽  
Indah Suasani Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Oral Mucosa ◽  
Electrolyte Imbalance ◽  
Stevens Johnson Syndrome ◽  
Oral Medicine ◽  
Johnson Syndrome ◽  
Mucosal Involvement ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Mucosal Lesions

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is an acute hypersensitivity reaction that manifests on the skin, oral mucosa, ocular, gastrointestinal, genital and anal area. It is also potentially life-threatening in concern of dehydration and infection. Oral mucosal lesions due to SJS resulted in a significant decrease of patient’s quality of life. When the oral mucosa involved, the intake of nutrients and fluids is disrupted contributing to electrolyte imbalance that aggravates dehydration. Moreover, oral mucosal lesions have become an entry point for infection. Purpose: This case report describes the important role of oral medicine specialists in the management of oral mucosal lesions in SJS patient. Review: A 26-year-old female patient was referred from the Department of Dermatology and Venereology with a diagnosis of SJS et causa suspected paracetamol and/or amoxycillin. The complaints comprised of pain on the lips and oral cavity, difficulty in mouth opening, and pain when swallowing. The management for oral lesions included: history taking, external and intra oral examinations, dexamethasone mouthwash, nystatin oral suspension, and sodium chloride (NaCl) 0.9% solution. The patient showed improvement in oral mucosal lesions within 3 weeks of treatment that was provided by oral medicine specialist and medical team collaboration. Conclusion: Based on this case report, the role of oral medicine specialist is very important as part of the management team for SJS patient. Oral medicine specialist can reduce morbidity that results from oral mucosal involvement. Collaboration with oral medicine specialist since the beginning of treatment is the key to success in SJS management. Keywords: Oral medicine specialist, Oral mucosal lesion, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

scholarly journals PENGALAMAN KARIES, KADAR HAEMOGLOBIN, BERAT BADAN DAN TINGGI BADAN PADA ANAK DENGAN LESI MUKOSA ORAL

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Indah Suasani Wahyuni ◽  
Fajar Fatriadi ◽  
Diani Prisinda ◽  
Fidya Meditia Putri ◽  
Nanan Nuraeny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Poor Oral Hygiene ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Common Diagnosis ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
The Common ◽  
Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Very High

Background: Oral mucosal lesions in children caused by nutritional problems, dental infection, poor oral hygiene and trauma. Oral health in children as the next generation of the nation should always be maintained. However there is still lack of data on the emergence of oral mucosal lesions in Indonesian children. Purpose. To describe an overview of the caries experience, Haemoglobin/Hematokrit (Hb Ht), weight (BB) and height (TB) in children aged 6-7 years in several elementary schools at Tanjungsari, Sumedang.Result: 44 of 137 students who had oral mucosal lesions, had completesupporting data. Total of 43 students had an average caries experience of 8.4 teeth/child (1-17 teeth/child), while 1 student was caries-free. The average of weight = 19.3 kg, height = 115.5 cm, and Hb/Ht = 12.5/36.5%. Oral lesions found were plaques on the tongue, ulcers, macules, nodules, pustules and desquamatives.Discussion: The condition of untreated dental caries can cause pain anddiscomfort, so the child will have difculty eating and interfere with the growth process. This can be seen through the child’s caries experience with data on weight and height. Tooth decay affects the nutrient intake and was estimated to lead to a decrease in Hb/Ht. Oral mucosal lesions due to trauma and poor oral hygiene were not expected to affect systemic conditions.Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the caries experience was very high, the average value of weight and height were normal below the ideal, Hb/Ht levels within normal limits, while Coated tongue was the common diagnosis found from subjects

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