scholarly journals Insufficient Oral Behaviour and the High Need for Periodontal Treatment in Patients with Heart Insufficiency and after Heart Transplantation: A Need for Special Care Programs?

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Binner ◽  
Justus Wagner ◽  
Gerhard Schmalz ◽  
Mirjam Eisner ◽  
Josephine Rast ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Special Care ◽  
Periodontal Treatment ◽  
Clinical Attachment Loss ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Treatment Need ◽  
Heart Insufficiency ◽  
Oral Behaviour

Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study was the assessment of dental behaviour and oral health condition of heart transplant recipients (HTx) in comparison to patients with heart insufficiency (HI). Methods: Patients attending the Department for Cardiac Surgery, Leipzig Heart Center, Germany were recruited. Standardized questionnaires regarding dental behaviour and periodontal complaints were applied. A dental (decayed-, missing- and filled-teeth index) and periodontal examination (periodontal probing depth (PPD) and clinical attachment loss (CAL)) was performed. Based on the oral findings, dental and periodontal treatment need was determined. Statistics: T-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test, and Fisher-test (p < 0.05). Results: A total of 201 patients (HTx: 112, HI: 89) were included. HTx patients were significantly more often allocated to dentists (p < 0.01). Furthermore, the HTx patients rated feeling informed appropriately about oral health more often (p < 0.01). HTx patients used interdental cleaning (p < 0.01) and mouth rinse (p = 0.02) more often than HI patients. No differences between groups were present regarding dental status and periodontitis severity (p > 0.05). Periodontal treatment need was high, showing prevalence of 79.5% (HTx) and 87.6% (HI, p = 0.14), respectively. Conclusions: Both groups show insufficient oral behaviour and a high need for periodontal treatment. Special care programs for HTx candidates and recipients appear recommendable.

scholarly journals Locked Mouths: Tooth Loss in a Women’s Prison in Northeastern Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris Sant’ Anna Araújo Rodrigues ◽  
Ingrid Thays de Melo Silveira ◽  
Magaly Suênya de Almeida Pinto ◽  
Alidianne Fabia Cabral Xavier ◽  
Thaliny Batista Sarmento de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Prosthetic Rehabilitation ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women's Prison

Background. Prisoners, in general, exhibit unsatisfactory oral conditions, especially with regard to the large number of missing teeth and with untreated caries. The aim of this study was to assess tooth loss, use of and need for prosthetic rehabilitation, and use of dental services among inmates. A cross-sectional study involving 65 inmates was developed at the Regional Women’s Prison of Campina Grande, Brazil. Data regarding sociodemographic and sentencing profile, use of dental services, dental morbidity, and self-perceived oral health impacts were investigated. Chi-square, Pearson, and Kruskal-Wallis (P<0.05) statistical tests were used. The mean tooth loss was 11.3 teeth. Significant association between tooth loss and oral health satisfaction (P=0.049), self-perceived need for dental prosthesis (P<0.001), uncomfortable teeth brushing (P=0.005), difficult speaking (P=0.002), and difficulty in performing routine tasks (P=0.025) was observed. It was observed that 29.2% of inmates were using some type of prosthesis, all deemed unsuitable for use, and 78.5% of inmates needed prosthetic rehabilitation. The oral health condition of the population studied was found to be poor, and prisoners showed significant tooth loss and need for dentures, with the aggravation of having tooth extraction as the major reason for seeking dental care.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Oral Health Condition among the Pregnant Females at Tertiary Care Hospital of Hyderabad, Sindh

2021 ◽  
pp. 142-145
Author(s):  
. Palwasha ◽  
Yaswant Rai ◽  
Maria Javaid ◽  
Nisar Ahmed Khokhar ◽  
Roohi Nigar
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Informed Consent Form

Background: Gestational is special and interesting period for every woman that covers the physiological hormonal changes and leads to the development of new healthy life. Changes in hormones during pregnancy may alter the physiological conditions that impose the bad impact of different body parts including gastric and oral health of the mother. Oral health plays an important role for maintaining normal and healthy life of human being and if any disease or disorder appeared within the oral cavity, it may leads to severity of disease and disturbed normal routine life. Aims and Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the condition of oral health during gestational period. Materials and Methods: Descriptive cross sectional study was carried out for the period of six months at Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics ward, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro and females with positive pregnancy were included in the study and total 146 females were selected, after the signature on informed consent form. Medical history was taken in order to ensure any major disease or medication affecting oral health. Results: After collection of proper data from all participants, the results were finalized, 19 females were belonging to age group of 18-21years, and 51 females belong to 26-29 years. 47 females had good OHI-S score, 59 had fair OHI-S score. 31 female had 1st trimester, 81 females had 2nd trimester and 34 had 3rd trimester. 19 females had normal PI index, 94 had simple gingivitis and 33 females had periodontitis. Conclusion: It was important to maintain good oral hygiene before and during pregnancy, so as to prevent the occurrence of periodontal disease and to avert the irreparable damage that may arise during the period of pregnancy.

scholarly journals Parents’ knowledge about the oral health care of oncological children

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Rafaele Vieira PEDROSA ◽  
Walésia Laianny Leite MARTINS ◽  
Híttalo Carlos Rodrigues de ALMEIDA ◽  
Veronica Maria da Rocha KOZMHINSKY ◽  
Maria de Fátima Pessoa de Araújo SABINO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results

ABSTRACT Objective: identifying the parents/guardians’ knowledge about the oral health condition of oncological children assisted at the Pediatric Oncology Department of the Institute of Integral Medicine Professor Fernando Figueira. Methods: A cross-sectional study comprising a sample of 163 parents/guardians of children assisted at the Pediatric Oncology Department of the IIMP in the city of Recife, Pernambuco, applying a semi-structured form, tested with 10% of the sample in a pilot study. Results: Most of the parents/guardians were female subjects (87%) and patients’ mothers (81%), between 25 and 34 years of age (44.8%), with a family income of a minimum wage (47%), educational level until elementary school (51.6%) and from the countryside of the state of Pernambuco (56%). Most of the children were male subjects (58.9%) with average age of 7.57 years, who had attended or stopped primary school (54.6%) and had been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (57.7%) and treated with chemotherapy (92.6%). All parents considered important to have dental surgeons in the oncology department assisting the children in their oral hygiene. More than half of these parents reported knowing about how to avoid caries (63%) and, almost half of the children had never had a consultation with a dentist before (41.1%). Conclusion: Parents/guardians have information about oral health care, but they do not put it into practice.

scholarly journals Prevalence of dental caries and Clinical sequel of untreated dental caries evaluated with PUFA index among school going children in the rural Mysuru Taluk, Karnataka

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 254-261
Author(s):  
Raghavendra Shanbhog ◽  
Srilatha K T ◽  
Madhushree B ◽  
Manjunatha S N ◽  
Chanchala H P
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Studies

In literature real time monitoring of dental caries in rural parts of India are lacking. This warrants periodic prevalence studies to plan and implement oral health programs. So the present study aims at evaluating the dental caries status among rural population in Mysuru Taluk, of Karnataka. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1800 children with recruited populations at varying age levels of three population groups 4-6, 8-10 and 12-14 years. Data regarding oral health status (DMFT, deft, PUFA, pufa) were collected by type-III clinical examinations. The collected data were administered statistically. In 8-10 years children permanent teeth caries prevalence was found to be 54.3% which increased to 67.8 % in12-14 years. Among 4-6 years children primary teeth caries prevalence was found to be 47.4% which increased to 73.2% in 8-10 years. Among 4-6 and 12-14 years children percentage prevalence of PUFA was 32.2% which increased to 52.3% in 8-10 years. No clinically significant variation was observed in Caries prevalence among gender. The study outcome revealed oral health condition in children of rural Mysuru was neglected. High prevalence of dental caries was observed among Children with low dental care utilization.

scholarly journals Dental tooth decay profile in an institutionalized elder population of Northern Portugal

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Maria Gavinha ◽  
Paulo Ribeiro Melo ◽  
Liliana Gavinha Costa ◽  
Patrícia Manarte Monteiro ◽  
Maria Conceição Manso
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northern Portugal ◽  
Decay Profile

 Objectives: the purpose of this study was to assess the dental tooth decay profile of an elderly population from Northern Portugal. Material and Methods: this is a descriptive, cross-sectional study where a questionnaire, intended to assess the institutionalized elders oral health condition, was applied with the purpose of quantifying certain oral conditions. Tooth decay was assessed using the DMFT Index for the crown’s tooth and the individual radicular caries index (RCIi) for the root’s condition assessment. Univariate analysis and multivariable logistical regressions were performed (p < 0.05) using the IBM© SPSS© Statistics vs.19.0. Results: three hundred and seventy-two elderly participants were assessed with an average age of 78.8 years, of which 260 were women (69.9%). Of the sample 30.4% had no literacy and 18.3% were dependent on their daily oral hygiene care, 30.9% (95%CI:26.2%-35.6%) were edentulous and 84.9% (95%CI:81.3%-88.5%) had less than 20 teeth. The average number of teeth was 8.9 (±8.7) and the DMFT was 25.6 (± 7.3). The RCIi for men was 44.3% (±  30.4%) and 39.4% (± 31.2%) for women. Using multivariate logistical regression model the outcome RCIi≥20% was shown to be significantly and positively associated with the use of removable partial dentures (metal partial dentures: OR=5.348 (95%CI:1.176-24,329; p = 0.030) as well as with daily tooth brushing (no toothbrushing: OR = 2.802 (95%CI:1.445-5.433); p = 0.002). Conclusion: the prevalence of tooth decay in this elder institutionalized population of Northern Portugal is high, mostly due to bad oral hygiene habits associated to the use of metal removable partial dentures. Institutionalized elderly need protocols tailored to their oral health needs and integrated efforts in the institutions are needed to effectively answer the demands related to the elderly cognitive and motor skills (ageing deterioration) decline of physiological functions.KEYWORDSElderly; Oral health; Prosthesis; Root caries.

scholarly journals Social inequalities in overweight and obesity, and dental caries among adolescents in Northern Norway: a cross-sectional study from the Tromsø Study Fit Futures cohort.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lina Stangvaltaite-Mouhat ◽  
Anne-Sofie Furberg ◽  
Sergei N. Drachev ◽  
Tordis A. Trovik
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northern Norway ◽  
General Health Condition

Abstract Background. Non-communicable general and oral health conditions share common social determinants. Based on several social determinants, i.e. socioeconomic position (SEP) indicators, we examined and compared social inequalities in general health condition, overweight and obesity, and oral health condition, dental caries, in a sample of adolescents from Northern Norway. Methods. This cross-sectional study included data from 464 girls and 494 boys from the population-based Tromsø study Fit Futures, which included first-year students attending upper secondary school in 2010-2011 from two municipalities in Northern Norway (1038 participants in total, 93% participation rate). Multivariable binary logistic regression analyses stratified by sex was used to investigate the association between SEP indicators (adolescent’s own study program, parents’ education and employment status) and overweight and obesity indicated by body weight and waist circumference, and dental caries, here indicated by untreated dental caries in dentine. Results. Boys enrolled in the general studies and sports programs (versus vocational) had lower odds of being overweight/obese (POR 0.42, 95% CI 0.20-0.86 and POR 0.24, 95% CI 0.08-0.73, respectively), of having high waist circumference (POR 0.39, 95% CI 0.21-0.75 and POR 0.25, 95% CI 0.10-0.64, respectively), and untreated caries (POR 0.57, 95% CI 0.32-0.99 and POR 0.47, 95% CI 0.22-0.98, respectively). Girls enrolled in the general studies program (versus vocational) had lower odds of having untreated dental caries (POR 0.50, 95% CI 0.30-0.84). Conclusions. Among Northern Norwegian adolescents, social inequalities in overweight and obesity, and dental caries followed adolescent’s own study program. The pattern of social inequalities in general health condition resembled the pattern of social inequalities in oral health condition among boys. This suggests that the relationship between overweight and obesity, and dental caries maybe be explained by common social structural determinants. These findings call for common preventive strategies for general and oral health addressing the social inequalities observed.

scholarly journals Clinical and behavioral conditions in oral health of volleyball and soccer athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. e213400
Author(s):  
Jullian Josnei de Souza ◽  
Juliana Squizatto Leite ◽  
Ricardo Bahls ◽  
Rodrigo Stanislawczuk Grande ◽  
Fabio André Santos
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Facial Trauma ◽  
Cross Sectional

Aim: In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated the oral hygiene habits, oral health conditions, and the perception about the influence of oral health conditions on the physical performance of youth and professional volleyball and soccer athletes. Methods: A total of 96 male athletes participated: 48 volleyball players (25 youth and 23 professional players); and 48 soccer players, of whom 22 were youth, and 26 were professional players. We analyzed the oral hygiene and oral health condition (daily toothbrush, flossing, mouthwash, dental plaque, orthodontic treatment, dental/facial trauma, temporomandibular dysfunction, malocclusion, and the athletes’ perception about the influence of oral health conditions on the physical performance (yes or no)). Comparisons were made between the youth and professional athletes for each sport (volleyball and soccer). According to each variable, we applied the Chi-square, Fisher’s Exact, and Mann-Whitney tests. Results: For soccer athletes, we found significant differences between youth and professionals for: flossing (p=0.014), orthodontic treatment (p=0.028), dental/facial trauma (p=0.041), and the athletes’ perception about oral health and physical performance (p<0.001). Considering the category (youth and professional) regardless of the type of sport, we found significant differences for dental plaque (p=0.024) and dental/facial trauma (p=0.005). According to the sport (volleyball and soccer), independent of the category, we found significant differences for daily brushing, dental/facial trauma (p=0.005), and the athletes’ perception about oral health and physical performance (p=0.006). Conclusion: We concluded that the surveyed athletes had good oral health and believed that oral health can influence sports performance.

scholarly journals Association of self-esteem with perceived orthodontic treatment need and oral health-related quality of life among 12-15 years schoolchildren - A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Mohammed Umar Farooq ◽  
Manjunath P. Puranik ◽  
Namita Shanbhag
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Treatment Need ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the association of self-esteem (SE) with perceived orthodontic treatment need and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among 12–15 years old schoolchildren in Bengaluru city, India. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 schoolchildren aged 12–15 years in Bengaluru city, India. The data were collected on a structured pro forma that included demographic profile, perceived orthodontic treatment need questionnaire, Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP), and the modified version of the Harter’s self-perception profile rated by the children. ANOVA, Chi-square test, and multivariate linear analysis models were used. P < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: The mean age of the study group was 13.21 ± 1.08 years. Most of the study participants were female (53%). Among the participants, 67% perceived orthodontic treatment need. Mean scores for COHIP and SE were 38.3 ± 10.7 and 91.5 ± 8.3, respectively. In multivariate linear regression analysis, SE was significantly associated with OHRQoL (0.161 [95% confidence interval CI 0.086–0.235)] and perceived orthodontic need [−0.701 (95% CI −1.252, −0.151)]. Conclusion: In this study, orthodontic treatment needs influenced SE and OHRQoL in the children. Hence, early diagnosis and prompt treatment can improve SE and OHRQoL.

scholarly journals Free Sugars Intake among Chinese Adolescents and Its Association with Dental Caries: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 765
Author(s):  
Qiping Yang ◽  
Yue Xi ◽  
Hanmei Liu ◽  
Jing Luo ◽  
Yufeng Ouyang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Free Sugars ◽  
Targeted Interventions

This study aims to estimate the free sugars intake, identify the primary food sources of free sugars, and explore the relationship between free sugars intake and dental caries among Chinese adolescents. This cross-sectional study included 1517 middle-school students aged 12–14 years in Changsha city, China. Adolescents completed a 12-item Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and oral health assessment. The students’ dental caries experience was available as DMFT score (number of decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth). Statistical analyses included the Mann–Whitney test, Kruskal–Wallis test, Chi-square test, and binary logistic regression model. The average intake of free sugars was 53.1 g/d in adolescents, and 43.2% of the students consumed more than 50 g of free sugars daily. The primary contributor to free sugars was sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Age, boarders, and high family income were risk factors for excessive free sugars intake (p < 0.05), and increased free sugars intake was a risk factor for dental caries (odds ratio, OR = 1.446, 95% confidence interval: 1.138–1.839). Both the free sugars intake and dental caries prevalence in Chinese adolescents were high. Targeted interventions are urgently needed to address the excessive consumption of free sugars and improve Chinese adolescents’ oral health.

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