scholarly journals Periodontal Health Status of A Group of (Non-Institutionalized) Mentally Disabled Children in Khartoum State

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
NT Hashim ◽  
B Gobara ◽  
I Ghandour
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Periodontal Pocket ◽  
Mental Disability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Mentally Disabled ◽  
Normal Intelligence

ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this study is to assess the periodontal health status and its determinants among a group of mentally disabled children in Khartoum State and to compare it with a control group of children of normal intelligence. Methods Thirty seven mentally disabled children aged 8-10 years were examined at five centres of mentally disabled children in Khartoum State. A control group with normal intelligence quotient of a similar age and socioeconomic status was selected from schools nearby the centres visited. Both mentally disabled children and the children in the control group were examined for their plaque index, gingival index and periodontal pocket depth. A comparison was made between the mentally disabled children and the healthy children as well as between the subgroups of the mentally disabled children (mild, moderate, and severe). Questionnaires concerning the degree of mental disability, level of parent education, role of parents toward child oral health, were also used. Results The results revealed that the mentally disabled children showed higher scores of plaque and gingival index (1.9, 1.7 respectively) when compared with the plaque and gingival index of the control group (0.6, 0.6 respectively). No increase in gingival sulcus depth in both study and control group was found. According to the degree of mental disability there was statistically significant difference in plaque and gingival index among the mild, moderate and severe subgroups (P=0.001), the plaque and gingival index tend to increase with the severity of mental retardation. Conclusion. Mentally disabled children showed more plaque when compared with healthy controls. Periodontal disease was more prevalent among mentally disabled children as presented in the form of gingivitis and the degree of severity depends on the degree of mental disability.

Effects on Gingivitis of Two Different 0.4% SnF2 Gels

1988 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 503-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.L. Boyd ◽  
P.J. Leggott ◽  
P.B. Robertson
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
High Availability ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Bleeding Tendency ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Pocket Depth ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
The One

For nine months we monitored the periodontal health of 81 adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, to determine whether daily use of a brush-on 0.4% SnF 2 gel would be better than toothbrushing alone in maintaining periodontal health in these patients, and whether a gel supplying a high percentage of available Sn2+ ion would be more beneficial than a gel supplying a low percentage of available Sn2+ ion. The subjects were matched for age and sex and placed into a control group, which used toothbrushing alone, and two treatment groups, which used toothbrushing supplemented with daily use of a SnF2 gel. One treatment group used a gel with 98% available Sn2+ ion twice daily for the entire nine months. The other treatment group used a gel with less than 2% available Sn2+ once a day for six months, then twice a day for the remaining three months of the study. Clinical assessments (Plaque Index, Gingival Index, Bleeding Tendency, pocket depth, and coronal staining) were made before appliances were placed and at one, three, six, and nine months after appliances were placed. Results indicated that the group using the high-availability Sn 2+ gel twice daily had significantly lower Gingival Index and Bleeding Tendency scores at the one-, three-, six-, and nine-month examinations than did the control group. The group using the low-availability Sn2+ gel showed no significant differences in these assessments from the control group. Neither treatment group showed significant differences from the control group in Plaque Index or pocket depth. In the group using the high-availability Sn2+ gel, one subject developed mild coronal staining, and two developed moderate staining.

scholarly journals PERAN ORANG TUA DALAM PENYESUAIAN DIRI ANAK TUNAGRAHITA DI SEKOLAH LUAR BIASA PGRI GENTENG BANYUWANGI

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 255
Author(s):  
Eka Ramiati ◽  
Yuli Tri Andini
Keyword(s):  
Married Couples ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Mental Disability ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Mentally Disabled ◽  
Know How ◽  
Normal People ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Role Of Parents

Being a parent is a very meaningful gift to every couple, especially with the presence of a child who is the epitome of love for both of her parents. If a child is born in a state of mental disability or a tunagrahita, then the parent will begin to think about how they should raise the child who is mentally disabled. The fact that is happening in the community about the parenting of disabled is the number of parents who let even hide the children of disabled because of shame, but there are also parents who give good parenting to them. The purpose of this study is to explain and give an overview of the form of self-adjustment and the cause of the children's causes, the factors that cause self-adjustment in children, the factors that influence self-adjustment Children and to know how the role of parents in assisting the self-adjustment of the child is a disabled. The study used a qualitative approach in the form of case studies. The characteristics of the subject in this study were 15-year-old disabled children and male genders, while the characteristics of respondents in this study were married couples who had a 30-50-year-old child of disabled . Based on the results of the research known that the form of self-adjustment of children such as those who want to be independent, have the same desire with normal people, social interaction, have self control, and confident. The cause of child disabled is due to high fever pain (convulsions) and the economic difficulties of the subject family, so that their child is too late to get treatment that eventually leads to disabled. Factors that are the cause of self-adjustment in the child are physical and psychological factors and environmental factors, namely the attention of the environment, such as family members and neighbors around the place of residence. In an effort to adjust itself, the child needs a good role of parents, which provides proper support and parenting. Parenting roles include material support, attention support, parental acceptance, advice and parenting.

scholarly journals Health education improve behavior and self-efficacy on personal hygiene among children with intellectual disability

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 391
Author(s):  
Titiek Hidayati ◽  
Akrom Akrom ◽  
Indri Nurasa ◽  
Erviana Erviana
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Intellectually Disabled ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Hands And Feet

Personal hygiene is one of the basic human needs and must be kept clean, including scalp and hair, eyes, nose, ears, nails of hands and feet, skin and overall body care. Health education on personal hygiene is still concern not only for healthy children but also for children with disabilities. One of the ways is with audiovisual methods. This study aimed to analyze the effect of health education on personal hygiene with audiovisual methods. The study design used was pre-experiment without a control group. The number of samples was 30 using total sampling technique. Knowledge of personal hygiene before health education (pre-test) was mostly insufficient category, after being given health education (post-test) mainly was in proper group. The pre-test attitude was in low category, and the post-test was still the same. Pre-test and post-test of behavior were mostly being practiced. Pre-test and post-test of self-efficacy were in low category. There was an influence of health education on personal hygiene with audiovisual methods on the level of knowledge in intellectually disabled children (p<0.05), but there was no effect on attitudes, behaviors, and self-efficacy in intellectually disabled children.

scholarly journals Assessment of oral health in chronic kidney disease patients aged between 30-70 years in Mangalore, South India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2116
Author(s):  
Ancy R. J. ◽  
Rekha P. Shenoy ◽  
Praveen S. Jodalli ◽  
Laxminarayan Sonde ◽  
Imran Pasha M.
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Periodontal Pocket ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Care Hospital

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an increasing health concern worldwide. In addition to systemic changes, kidney disease patients also present with oral complications. The objectives of the study were to assess and compare the oral health status in patients with CKD (with diabetes and without diabetes) undergoing dialysis and not undergoing dialysis aged between (30-70) years and controls in Mangalore, South India.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 160 adults with various types of kidney disease and controls, attending a tertiary care hospital in Mangalore. Oral health status was assessed using WHO oral health assessment form for adults 2013. Oral hygiene was assessed by using simplified oral hygiene index and gingival status was assessed by using modified gingival index.Results: Number of decayed teeth was more among controls, and number of missing teeth was more among CKD patients. Diabetic CKD patients who were not on dialysis had highest number of teeth with periodontal pocket and more sextants with loss of attachment. Non-diabetic CKD patients who were on dialysis had more gingival bleeding and gingival inflammation. Multinomial logistic regression analysis showed that CKD patients have more odds of having poor oral health than controls.Conclusions: CKD patients had poor oral hygiene, gingival and periodontal status. In contrast, dental caries was significantly lower in CKD patients than the control group. Good oral health condition mitigates the risk of infection, contributing to a better quality of life among CKD patients.

The effect of training given to parents with mentally disabled children on their life satisfaction self-stigma of seeking help depression and stress-coping styles

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-291
Author(s):  
Gulay Yildirim ◽  
Sukran Ertekin Pinar ◽  
Sultan Ucuk ◽  
Ozlem Duran Aksoy ◽  
Etem Erdal Ersan
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Mentally Disabled ◽  
Seeking Help ◽  
The Mean

Background: It is important to identify problem areas of parents with mentally disabled children, to support them, to address their stress sources and to effectively cope with them. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of training given to parents with mentally disabled children on their life satisfaction, self-stigma of seeking help, depression and stress-coping styles. Material: Families with disabled children who continued their education at the Special Education Centers in Sivas created the sample of this pre- and post-test study (with control group). The data were collected with the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Self-Stigma of Seeking Psychological Help Scale (SSPHS) and the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ). The scales were re-applied to the experimental group ( n = 75) after the application of scales and 5-week training. Individuals in the control group were not given any training. The Mann–Whitney U test, t test and Kruskal–Wallis variance analysis were used in the evaluation of the data. Results: The mean SWLS score was 19.14 ± 7.24 (min: 3; max: 31) before the training and 21.68 ± 7.39 (min: 6; max: 35) after the training. The mean BDI score was 16.92 ± 10.84 (min: 1; max: 60) before the training and 10.24 ± 7.77 (min: 0; max: 33) after the training. The mean SSPHS score was 58.18 ± 9.96 (min: 32; max: 82) before the training and 52.65 ± 14.28 (min: 28; max: 84) after the training. The mean optimistic approach score of SSPHS was 9.73 ± 2.67 (min: 2; max: 15) before the training and 10.58 ± 2.19 (min: 4; max: 15) after the training. It was determined that the difference between mean scores of the control group before and after the training was not significant ( p > .05). Conclusion: The training has positively affected the decrease in depression and self-stigmatization, and the increase in life satisfaction and stress-coping styles after the training. It is recommended to plan research studies to identify the need for support of parents, and to structure the trainings to be given according to the results of the educational intervention researches.

scholarly journals The prevalence of periodontopathogenic bacteria in saliva is linked to periodontal health status and oral malodour

2008 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 636-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Kurata ◽  
Shuji Awano ◽  
Akihiro Yoshida ◽  
Toshihiro Ansai ◽  
Tadamichi Takehara
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Threshold Level ◽  
Periodontal Treatment ◽  
Periodontal Pocket ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Prevotella Nigrescens ◽  
Probing Depth ◽  
Oral Malodour ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Periodontopathogenic Bacteria

This study investigated whether an improvement in periodontal health resulted in changes in the prevalence of periodontopathogenic bacteria in saliva and tongue coatings and a reduction in volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs: H2S and CH3SH) linked to oral malodour. The subjects were 35 patients who visited the breath odour clinic of Kyushu Dental College, Japan. Their mean age was 51.2±18.3 years (mean±sd). A clinical examination performed at baseline and 2 months after periodontal treatment assessed VSCs in mouth air using gas chromatography, periodontal probing depth and bleeding on probing (BOP) in all subjects; saliva and tongue coatings were also collected. Genomic DNA was isolated from the samples, and the proportions of five periodontopathogenic bacteria (Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythensis, Treponema denticola, Prevotella intermedia and Prevotella nigrescens) were investigated using quantitative real-time PCR. The subjects were classified into four groups based on the presence of a periodontal pocket of more than 4 mm (PD) and VSCs above the organoleptic threshold level (VSCT) as follows: –PD/–VSCT group, subjects without PD or VSCT; –PD/+VSCT group, those without PD but with VSCT; +PD/–VSCT group, those with PD but without VSCT; and +PD/+VSCT group, those with PD and VSCT. Although the mean PD values in the +PD/–VSCT and +PD/+VSCT groups, BOP in the +PD/+VSCT group, and H2S and CH3SH concentrations in the –PD/+VSCT and +PD/+VSCT groups were greater than in the other groups at baseline, we found no significant difference among the four groups after periodontal treatment. The proportion of periodontopathogenic bacteria in saliva was higher in the +PD/–VSCT and +PD/+VSCT groups than in the –PD/–VSCT and –PD/+VSCT groups at baseline and after treatment, but the proportions of bacteria in saliva after treatment were reduced compared to the baseline. Furthermore, the differences in the proportions of the five target bacteria in the tongue coating were not as apparent as those in saliva at baseline or after treatment. The prevalence of periodontopathogenic bacteria in saliva may reflect periodontal health status and influence VSC levels in mouth air.

scholarly journals Orthodontic Attachments and Chlorhexidine-Containing Varnish Effects on Gingival Health

2008 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
pp. 908-916 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekaterini Paschos ◽  
Mirjam Limbach ◽  
Marion Teichmann ◽  
Karin C. Huth ◽  
Matthias Folwaczny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Gingival Crevicular Fluid ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Pocket Depth ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
Immunoassay Technique ◽  
Crevicular Fluid

Abstract Objective: To compare the severity of clinical inflammation parameters and the level of the inflammatory mediator interleukin (IL)–1β during orthodontic treatment by using brackets and bands. In addition, the effect of a chlorhexidine-containing varnish was investigated. Materials and Methods: This prospective randomized controlled trial included 40 healthy children who required an orthodontic treatment of mild crowding. Either brackets or bands were randomly allocated to the premolars with a split-mouth design. Twenty of the children received a chlorhexidine-containing varnish during the treatment (0, 12, 24 weeks), while the remaining children served as a control group. Prior and until 24 weeks after the insertion, data were recorded regarding the pocket depth (PD), the gingival appearance (gingival index [GI]), and the plaque accumulation (plaque index [PI]). Gingival crevicular fluid was collected as well. A quantitative enzyme-linked immunoassay technique was used to detect differences in IL-1β. Results: The PDs and the gingival index of teeth with brackets showed significantly lower values in comparison with teeth treated with bands (P = .0001). The IL-1β levels confirmed these findings. In contrast, the PI showed higher values for the teeth with brackets (P = .0001). The teeth that received a chlorhexidine-containing varnish showed significantly lower values in the follow-ups for most of the evaluated parameters (PDBand, PIBand, PIBracket, GIBand, GIBracket; P < .015). Conclusion: The clinically observed parameters as well as the IL-1β levels reflected the higher impact of bands on gingival health. These values showed a significant decrease after application of a chlorhexidine-containing varnish. However, the PI showed higher values for the teeth with brackets.

scholarly journals Effect of 10% Carbamide Peroxide on Tooth Shade, Plaque Index and Gingival Index during Invisalign Treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Dalia Seleem ◽  
Shaahin Dadjoo ◽  
Ambrose Ha ◽  
Caitlyn Santos ◽  
Sahar Mirfarsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Plaque Formation ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Carbamide Peroxide ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Health Indices ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
Experimental Group

Invisalign has improved periodontal health in comparison to traditional metal wire braces. Due to a growing interest in attaining better teeth esthetics, there are more adults seeking Invisalign treatment. Ten percent carbamide peroxide (CP) breaks down to 6.5% urea and 3.5% hydrogen peroxide, which elevates oral pH, removes stains, and diminishes caries by inhibiting plaque formation. The aim of this study is to investigate whether 10% CP use during Invisalign treatment can enhance tooth shade esthetics while decreasing plaque levels and improving gingival health indices. Twenty-eight patients at Western University dental center undergoing Invisalign were assigned to two groups where the experimental group applied daily bleaching material (10% CP, Ultradent Inc., South Jordan, UT, USA), while the control group did not for 4 weeks. Tooth shade, plaque index (PI), and gingival index (GI) were assessed at baseline and in 2-week intervals for 6 weeks. Results showed that 10% CP had significant change in tooth shade over the 2- and 4-weeks periods (p < 0.05) and significantly reduced plaque and gingival indices (p < 0.05), with minimal to no relapse after 2 weeks post-op. Thus, applying CP at 10% may be a useful application during Invisalign treatment in improving teeth shade and overall gingival health.

scholarly journals The adjunct effectiveness of diode laser gingivectomy in maintaining periodontal health during orthodontic treatment

2012 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony N. F. To ◽  
A. Bakr M. Rabie ◽  
Ricky W. K. Wong ◽  
Colman P. McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Diode Laser ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Periodontal Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Pocket Depth ◽  
Gingival Overgrowth ◽  
Probing Pocket Depth ◽  
Gingival Health

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of diode laser gingivectomy as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal treatment in the management of periodontal health among patients receiving fixed orthodontic appliance therapy (FOAT). Materials and Methods: Thirty patients undergoing FOAT with gingival enlargement were block randomized into two treatment groups. The test group received diode laser gingivectomy (940-nm diode laser, ezlase, Biolase Technology Inc) as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal treatment. The control group received nonsurgical periodontal treatment only. For both groups, five periodontal parameters were assessed at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months: Plaque Index, Gingival Index, bleeding on probing, probing pocket depth, and Gingival Overgrowth Index. Intra- and intergroup variations in the periodontal parameters were determined over time. Results: Both groups showed statistically significant improvements in periodontal health over the study period (P &lt; .05). However, significant improvements in periodontal health were evident earlier among the test group subjects (P &lt; .05). The magnitude of improvement in periodontal health compared to baseline was greater in the test group than in the control group for Gingival Overgrowth Index at 1 month (P &lt; .001) and 3 months (P &lt; .05), Gingival Index at 3 months (P &lt; .05) and 6 months (P &lt; .05), and probing pocket depth at 1 month (P &lt; .05). Conclusions: Nonsurgical periodontal management with or without the adjunct use of lasers can be effective in the management of gingival health problems among patients receiving FOAT. The adjunctive use of lasers can produce an earlier and greater improvement in gingival health.

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