Assessment of Awareness and Social Perceptions of Orthodontic Treatment Needs in Adult Age Group: A Questionnaire Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Rastogi ◽  
RS Jatti ◽  
KM Keluskar
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Questionnaire Study ◽  
Social Perceptions ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
School Students ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Group A ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment In Adults

Abstract Aim The scope of orthodontics has widened to include not only children and adolescents but also adults, thereby abolishing the upper age limit. The aim of this study was to assess awareness and social perceptions of orthodontic treatment in adults. Material and methodology A cross saectional questionnaire study was conducted on parents of school children who were randomly selected from Private schools of Belgaum city. Questionnaire forms were distributed both in Hindi and English to a sample of 800 school students. Results Majority of the subjects in the study knew about orthodontic treatment and took treatment in their early age group with more percentage of males. Out of which only 46% subjects stated that their treatment was completed with proper retention and stability. Near about half of the subjects reported that they need orthodontic treatment in adult age. Conclusion Adult population is aware about orthodontic treatment needs and to improve smile and to straighten their teeth were the prime motivating factors for seeking treatment.

scholarly journals Opinions of 12 to 13-year-olds in Austria and Australia on the worry, cause and imminence of Climate Change

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inez Harker-Schuch ◽  
Frank Mills ◽  
Steven Lade ◽  
Rebecca Colvin
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Climate Change Policy ◽  
Climate Science ◽  
Age Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cultural Worldview ◽  
Change Policy ◽  
Positive Climate

AbstractAlthough we are in the third decade of climate science communication as a discipline, and there is overwhelming scientific consensus and physical evidence for climate change, the general public continues to wrestle with climate change policy and advocacy. Early adolescence (12 to 13 years old) is a critical but under-researched demographic for the formation of attitudes related to climate change. This paper presents opinions on the worry, cause, and imminence of climate change that were collected fromn=463 1styear secondary school students (12-13 years old) in public secondary schools in inner-urban centres in Austria and Australia. Overall, 86.83% of eligible respondents agreed that climate change was probably or definitely something we should worry about, 80.33% agreed that climate change was probably or definitely caused by humans, and 83.17% agreed that climate change was probably or definitely something that was happening now. The respondents’ opinions were also compared to their respective adult population, with Australian 12-13 year olds showing strong positive climate-friendly attitudes, both in comparison to their adult population, and to their Austrian peers. In addition, although the opinions of Austrian 12-13 year olds were quite high, they did not reflect the higher climate-friendly opinions of their adult community. Our results suggest that socio-cultural worldview or socio-cultural cognition theory may not have the influence on this age group as it does on the respective adult population – and, if they are affected, there are attitudes or factors in this age group which resist the opinion-influence from their mature community. These findings are significant as early adolescents may be pivotal in the climate science communication arena and investigating their opinions with regard to climate change may offer an unexplored and under-utilised target for future communication efforts and climate literacy programmes.

The Prevalence and Severity of Malocclusion and the Need for Orthodontic Treatment in 9-, 12-, and 15-year-old Glasgow Schoolchildren

1992 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter A. Hill
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Epidemiological Investigation ◽  
Treatment Needs

An epidemiological investigation involving 765 Glasgow schoolchildren aged nine, twelve, and fifteen years was undertaken to assess the severity of malocclusion, the need for Orthodontic treatment, and the proportion of children in each age group who had previously received treatment. An index termed the Malocclusion Severity Index (MSI) was developed to establish objectively the severity of malocclusion in each individual. Fifty sets of orthodontic study models and six Orthodontics assessed the reproducibility and validity of the index. Although there was a significant reduction in the proportion of children in need of Orthodontic treatment between 9 and 15 years of age, a considerable number were still in need of treatment; crowding of their dentitions being responsible for the majority of the treatment requirement. The MSI was found to be as precise and valid as previously developed occlusal indices, for estimating the treatment needs of sample populations.

Laryngeal rhabdomyosarcoma in adults

1998 ◽  
Vol 112 (7) ◽  
pp. 670-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. R. Ruske ◽  
N. Glassford ◽  
S. Costello ◽  
I. A. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Adjuvant Radiotherapy ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Laryngeal Tumours ◽  
Pleomorphic Rhabdomyosarcoma

AbstractLaryngeal rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare disease. Only nine of these tumours have been adequately described in world literature in the adult population. Adult patients with laryngeal rhabdomyosarcoma often present at a later stage than other laryngeal tumours, including squamous cell carcinoma. Diagnosis is made by identification of cross-striations histochemically or cytoplasmic myoglobin by immunohistological methods. We present a 66-year-old woman with pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of her larynx. This is the first female in the adult age group to be presented. Surgical treatment with adjuvant radiotherapy is currently the treatment of choice for this disease. We provide a review of the literature on laryngeal rhabdomyosarcoma, including presentation, pathology and management of this rare disease.

scholarly journals Treatment design and prevention of mucogingival complications at the stages of orthodontic rehabilitation

2020 ◽  
pp. 71-73
Author(s):  
I. R. Ganzha ◽  
M. A. Postnikov ◽  
T. N. Modina
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Separate Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
Treatment Design ◽  
Clinical Cases

The prevalence of dentofacial abnormalities exceeds 50% among adult population. The patients with a combination of gum recession and dentoalveolar anomalies are allocated in a separate group. A treatment design in patients with mucogingival complications of orthodontic treatment presents a challenge due to the lack of consensus and guidelines. Two clinical cases of gum recession, having occurred at the stages of orthodontic treatment, are presented. Recommendation on prevention of mucogingival complications of orthodontic treatment were given.

scholarly journals Impact of socio-demographics on Malocclusion and Traumatic dental injuries among 13-15 years old children in province II of Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-66
Author(s):  
Rahul Gupta ◽  
Swagat Mahanta ◽  
Rishi Pratap Sah
Keyword(s):  
Private School ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Pathological Condition ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
School Students ◽  
Dental Injury ◽  
Treatment Need ◽  
Traumatic Dental Injuries ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dental Injuries

Introduction: Malocclusion may not be pathological condition, but it negatively affects the quality of life. The purpose of the study was to assess the role of socio-demographics on malocclusion and traumatic dental injuries among adolescents. Materials & Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample of 320 students from government and private schools. Student’s in the age range from 13-15 years were included. A structured questionnaire was used to assess demographic characteristics, socio-economic status, frequency of dental visit and tooth brushing, self-perceived need for orthodontic treatment. Index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN) and Traumatic Dental Injury (TDI) were recorded. Result: The study showed that self-reported orthodontic treatment need was greater among Private school students as compared to Government. IOTN-DHC more severe Grade 4, Grade 3 type of treatment needs were greater among government students. While Grade 1 & Grade 2 type of treatment needs was found to be greater among private students. Grade 5 & Grade 4 type of orthodontic treatment needs was greater among government students, 83(51.9%) & 48 (30%) as compared to private students, 21(13.1%) & 25(15.6%). While Grade 1, Grade 2 & Grade 3 type of orthodontic treatment needs was lesser among government students, 6(3.8%), 8(5.0%) & 15(9.4%) as compared to private students, 42(26.2%), 49(30.6%) & 23(14.4%) respectively. Complicated type of dental injury was greater among government students. Conclusion: The study indicates the presence of socio demographic gradient in orthodontic treatment need and Traumatic dental injuries.

scholarly journals Could “Age” be a potential decelerating factor in clinical orthodontics?

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Md Nazmul Hasan ◽  
Sheikh Md ShahriarQuader ◽  
Md Ali AfzalKhan ◽  
Md Mahfuz Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Treatment Approach ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Factors Associated

Managing malocclusion by orthodontic treatment require consideration of many factor. One of the important this one is age, as it is the indicator of remaining growth and development of face and jaw and body generally. Clinicians often remain in doubt to plane the orthodontic treatment especially with adult age group. Many biological and psychosocial factors associated with adultsneed a change in biomechanics and treatment approach than that in growing adolescents.This article reports and describesorthodontic management of two adult (from both gender)with modification of conventional approach that manage those successfully. Two years post treatment follow up already ensure stable occlusions and improve quality of life. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/updcj.v2i2.15537 Update Dent. Coll. j: 2012; 2 (2): 51-55

scholarly journals Hospitalizations associated with salmonellosis among seniors in Canada, 2000–2010

2017 ◽  
Vol 145 (8) ◽  
pp. 1527-1534 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. TURGEON ◽  
R. MURRAY ◽  
A. NESBITT
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Aging Population ◽  
Medical Costs ◽  
Hospitalization Rate ◽  
Vulnerable Population ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Prevention Activities ◽  
Length Of Hospitalization

SUMMARYSalmonella is one of the most prevalent bacteria associated with enteric illness in Canada and seniors are considered a vulnerable population more likely to develop severe illness. In the coming decades, hospitalizations and deaths associated with Salmonella in seniors could represent a challenge due to an aging population in Canada. The numbers of non-typhoidal (NT) Salmonella-related hospitalizations from the Canadian Hospitalization Morbidity Database were analysed for a period of 10 years for seniors. Hospitalization rate calculations and descriptive analyses were performed on variables associated with the burden of hospitalization and compared with the adult age group. Estimates of hospitalizations and deaths associated with domestically acquired Salmonella (accounting for under-reporting) were also calculated. This study found that 50% of the NT Salmonella-related hospitalization and 82% of the deaths recorded in the Canadian adult population occurred in seniors. The length of hospitalization stay was also longer in seniors (7 days) than other adults (4 days). We estimated that each year, 535 hospitalizations and 27 deaths are related to domestically acquired Salmonella in seniors. Senior populations represent a substantial percentage of Salmonella-related hospitalizations and deaths in Canada and the burden associated with those hospitalizations is also greater. This should be considered when developing estimates of medical costs and implementing prevention activities.

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