scholarly journals Denture Hygiene Habits among Elderly Patients Wearing Complete Dentures

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1161-1164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanket S Shah ◽  
Abhishek Apratim ◽  
Manish Sinha ◽  
Nidhi Chhaparia ◽  
Abu Abubakkar
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Complete Denture ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Complete Dentures ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Poor Condition ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the denture hygiene habits in complete denture patients according to their age and time of dentures. Methods In this study a self administered structured was developed to know the attitude of the patients regarding denture hygiene in the department of Prosthodontics. The total study sample consisted of 230 subjects including 124 (53.9%) males and 106 (46.1%) females. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 15.0 with chi-square test at p-value <0.05. Results Nearly half of the subjects clean their dentures daily once. Participants from the younger age group and who had been wearing dentures since 2 years maintain better frequency of cleaning. The majority of these subjects used water and brush for denture cleansing. After seeing the condition, half of the dentures were rated as good 50.3%, followed by fair and poor as 29.5 and 20.2% respectively. Clinical significance Poor condition of complete dentures seen in the population is mainly due to irregularly cleansing habits and also less usage of cleansing solutions. Dentists should give proper instructions regarding maintenance of denture hygiene. How to cite this article Apratim A, Shah SS, Sinha M, Agrawal M, Chhaparia N, Abubakkar A. Denture Hygiene Habits among Elderly Patients Wearing Complete Dentures. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013;14(6):1161-1164.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus Among Complete Denture Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1264-1270
Author(s):  
Shreya Kothari ◽  
Rakshagan ◽  
Balaji Ganesh
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Complete Denture ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of ◽  
Edentulous Patients ◽  
Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
University Setting

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common metabolic disorders with 1.82 times greater risk in edentulous patients than dentate patients. It is associated with complications like neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, cardiovascular problems and periodontitis. They complain of burning sensation of the mouth and multiple ulcerations in the mouth. All these problems contribute to the failure of retention of complete denture. The aim of the study is to find the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in complete denture patients. Case records of 89,000 patients who visited the hospital between June 2019- April 2020 were retrieved and reviewed. This university setting study involved 351 complete denture patients. Data was tabulated with parameters - name, age, gender, medical history of diabetes or with other systemic diseases. Data was imported to SPSS for statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were done. 26.5% of the complete denture patients had diabetes mellitus. Males were found to be slightly more prevalent than females. The most common age group affected was 60-75 years age group. Chi-square test showed no significance between age or gender with diagnosis of diabetes. ( p-value &gt;0.05). Diabetes mellitus is associated directly with edentulism with 26.5% of prevalence with this disease. The most common age group prevalent was in the age group of 60-75 years and commonly seen in males.

scholarly journals Dynamic Smile Visualization and Quantification in different age groups

2016 ◽  
Vol 06 (04) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Harshitha V. ◽  
M.S. Ravi ◽  
Reshma Raveendran ◽  
Raed Saeed ◽  
Kiran Kumar C.
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
T Test ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Video Clips ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Buccal Corridor ◽  
Paired T Test ◽  
Two Age Groups

Abstract Aims and Objectives: To assess the posed and dynamic smile and to compare the various attributes of smile in frontal, oblique and sagittal dimensions, in two different age groups (10- 15years and 18-25 years). Materials and Methods: The posed and dynamic smile parameters were measured using digital video clips in 80 subjects of two different age groups (10-15years and 18-25 years). Total of 15 parameters were studied in 3 planes of space. The data was analysed using student`s t-test to compare smile parameters across the age groups, paired t-test was used to analyse the parameters of posed and unposed smile within the same age group and chi-square test was performed for the discrete data. Results: The present study revealed significant differences in dynamic smile parameters between the two age groups. The parameters like Philtrum height and Smile index are more in older age group whereas the buccal corridor was more in younger age group. Significant differences were also recorded in various parameters in both the groups when the posted smile is compared with that of the dynamic smile. Conclusion: In both the age groups, the dynamic and posed smile attributes are significantly different, except for buccal corridor and interlabial gap.

scholarly journals Gender- and age-related differences in misuse of face masks in COVID-19 prevention in central European cities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Eckl ◽  
Stefan Hansch
Keyword(s):  
Age Distribution ◽  
Binomial Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Central European ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test

1ABSTRACTObjectiveCorrect use of face masks is required for their efficacy in preventing possible droplet infections with SARS-CoV-2. We tried to provide information about differences in the distribution of gender and age groups wearing face masks incorrectly.DesignPilot field studyMethodsVisual observation of mask use in public, not age- and gender-related places in central European large cities regarding incorrect mask-wearing (n=523); statistical analysis (nominal scale) in terms of gender and estimated age group using the total numbers, binomial test and chi-square test.ResultsThere is no significant difference (binomial test: p-value = 0.43) in mask misuse between the genders (female: 271 (51.8%), male: 252 (48.2%) and 0 non-binary individuals (0%)). There is a significant difference (chi-square test: p-value < 2.2e-16) in age group distribution (170 young 10-29 years (32.5%), 261 middle-aged 30-59 years (49.9%), 92 older adults ≥ 60 years (17.6%)). In total numbers, the highest counts were observed in middle-aged persons with 261 counts (49.9%).ConclusionOur study shows an uneven age-distribution of people wearing the face mask in public improperly.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF METABOLIC SYNDROME AND COMORBID CONDITIONS IN INMATES OF OLD AGE HOMES

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (04) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Sathyanarayana Rao K. N. ◽  
Subbalakshmi N. K.
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Plasma Lipids ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Risk Factor Management ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Old Age Homes

Abstract Introduction: It is imperative that efforts are to be made to recognize individuals with metabolic syndrome from different sets of population so that they may be identified for intensive risk factor management to reduce cardiovascular risk. We evaluated the incidence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome in inmates of old age homes. Methods: This study involved 189 subjects aged between 55-75 years of either sex housed in old age homes. In every subject waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar and plasma lipids were measured. Ongoing treatments were taken into account. Patients with metabolic syndrome were identified using IDF-2005 definition. Data analysis was done by Chi -square test. p value less than 0.05 was taken as significant. Result: Metabolic syndrome was found in 57.67% of study subjects. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome was higher in 55 - 60 years age group (x2 =17.06, p < 0.01) and in females (x2 = 4.33, p < 0.05). Disease load of dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus and hypertension was higher in metabolic syndrome group compared to non-metabolic syndrome group (x2 = 11.40, p<0.001; x2 = 47.90, p<0.0001; x2 = 4.72, p<0.05 respectively). In patients receiving treatment for diabetes and hypertension, frequency of subjects with hyperglycemia and high blood pressure was higher in metabolic syndrome group compared to non-metabolic syndrome group (x2 = 10.69, p<0.01; x2 = 4.46, p<0.05 respectively). Conclusion: In this population it is found that, 55-60 years age group and females are at greater risk for metabolic syndrome. Subjects with metabolic syndrome are resistant to anti-diabetic and antihypertensive treatment.

scholarly journals Gender differences in patients who underwent root canal treatment in anterior teeth after trauma

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 609-613
Author(s):  
Reshmi B ◽  
Bhagyalakshmi T ◽  
Arvind S
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Anterior Tooth ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
And Gender

Anterior tooth fractures are more commonly found in younger patients than in adults. Kids in school accidentally fall and break their anterior tooth. It not only has an impact on aesthetics but physiological disturbances due to their friends. The aim of this study is to assess the gender difference in patients who underwent root canal treatment in anterior teeth after trauma. The data was collected from the dental information archiving software of saveetha dental college, from June 2019 to March 2020. The parameters collected were age, gender, a tooth which had undergone trauma. The data was collected and tabulated in the excel sheet and was transferred to the SPSS software by IBM for statistical analysis like chi-square test between trauma teeth and age and gender and traumatized tooth. This study reveals that males had a higher incidence of fracture than females and they belonged to the age group of 2-4 years with a P-value of 0.213 >0.05 (statistically insignificant).   This study concludes that male children are more prone for anterior tooth fracture than the female children, and they must be educated on the importance of teeth and safety during sporting or any other physical activities.

scholarly journals Association of age with dental plaque score- A record based analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 342-346
Author(s):  
Preetha Parthasarathy ◽  
Leelavathi L ◽  
Sreedevi Dharman
Keyword(s):  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Plaque Score ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Set Up

Dental plaque is a soft deposit that forms the biofilm adhering to the tooth surface or other hard surface in the oral cavity including removable and fixed restoration. It can either be a supragingival or subgingival plaque. The standard plaque index followed is Silness and Loe’s index (1964). The study is done in order to find a correlation between age and dental plaque score. To evaluate the association between age and dental plaque score. The study was conducted in a university set up in a Private Dental College, Chennai. The standard index used in the study is Silness and Loe’s plaque index. The data was collected from the hospital digital database by reviewing and analysing the case sheets of patients who visited the hospital between June 2019 to March 2020. The sample size was 1235. Tabulation and results were generated using SPSS version 19, chi-square test was performed. The age group 18 to 35 years had 52.3% of good plaque score, 42.6% of fair and 5% of poor plaque score. The age group 36 to 50 years had 40% of good plaque score, 49.9% of fair and 10.1% of poor plaque score. The age group 51 to 70 years had 32.2% of good 50% of fair and 17.8% of poor plaque score. P value was found to be significant <0.05. Within the limits of the study, it was observed that the age group 51 to 70 years had notably higher prevalence of fair and poor plaque scores when compared to other two age groups. This study can be used as a reference for understanding the pattern of age wise distribution of dental plaque.

scholarly journals OBESE PRIMIGRAVID WOMEN;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (08) ◽  
pp. 1147-1151
Author(s):  
Raheela Rani Junejo ◽  
Rabail Rani Junejo ◽  
Raheel Sikandar ◽  
Shahla Baloch ◽  
Mehrunnisa Khaskheli
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
P Value ◽  
Antenatal Visit ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Pregnancy And Delivery ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
To Come

Objectives: To determine the frequency of macrosomia in obese primigravidwomen. Study Design: Case series study. Period: Six months. Setting: Department ofGynecology and Obstetrics Department Jamshoro. Patients and Methods: The inclusioncriteria of the study were primigravida women between age 18 to 35 years with singletonpregnancy and gestational duration of 37 to 42 weeks, and during labour with BMI 30 or >30kg/m2 and All booked women who were primigravid during antenatal visit try to come and BMIcalculated by weight in kg and height in meter square. The variables include post-delivery ifthe weight of baby is 4.5 kg is macrosomic and mode of the delivery. The data was analyzed inSPSS version 17, the frequency and percentage was calculated while the chi-square test wasapplied on categorical variables and the p-value ≤0.05 was considered as significant. Results:During six months study period total 203 pregnant obese ladies were observed for macrosomicbabies. Age group was analyzed which shows that in age group between 18-25 years were105(52.00%) women, in age group of 26-30 years were 62 (30.69%) women and age group of30 years and above were 35 (17.31%) women with mean age ± SD of ladies was 24.6 ±6.2years. Regarding modes of delivery shown 132 (65.02%) ladies had C-section and 71 (34.97%)ladies had vaginally delivery. Weight of the babies was assessed which shows 27 (13%) wereborn with less than 2.5 Kg, babies having weight between 2.6-3 Kg were 71 (35.3%) , babieswere having weight 3 kg to 4.5kg 38 (18.7%) and babies having more than 4.5kg which shows67 (33%). Neonatal complications observed were macrosomic babies 67 (33.1%). Frequencyof macrosomic babies was higher in women with BMI more than 3.5kg/m2 44(21.67%) andin women with BMI between 30 to 35kg/m2 25(12.31%). Conclusion: Obesity responsible forcomplications during pregnancy and delivery for both mother and babies. Fetal complicationsare macrosomia and these obese ladies should motivate for maintenance of weight.

A Study of Dental Morbidity Among Fishermen Community in Rural Tamilnadu

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-11
Author(s):  
Z Singh ◽  
Senthilvel LNU
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Public ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Few Data

ABSTRACT Background Very few data are available on the oral health condition among fisherfolk in rural areas of India. The external factors like diet, quality of dental hygiene and environmental factors have an effect on caries occurrence. The aim of the study was to assess the dental morbidity among fishermen community. Materials and methods A community based observational study was done among the fishermen community. Descriptive statistics, percentages and Chi square methods were used for analysis. p value <0.05 has been taken as statistically significant. Results and conclusion Majority of patients had sought treatment for symptomatic caries and younger age group patients sought treatment more than older age group. Education level and social class also reflected the morbidity status of the community. Findings have implications to develop strategies to increase the public awareness of oral hygiene in rural community.

scholarly journals Evaluation of child preference for dentist attire and usage of camouflage syringe in reduction of anxiety

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 531-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prashant Babaji ◽  
Pavni P. Chauhan ◽  
Vikram Rathod ◽  
Swapnil Mhatre ◽  
Uttam Paul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
White Coat ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Cartoon Character ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the child preference for dentist attire and camouflage versus conventional syringe in reduction of anxiety. Materials and Methods: A total of 600 children aged 6–14 years were made to look at a set of six photos of an individual dressed with different colored apron of pink, green, blue, white colors, formal dress, and cartoon character along with conventional syringe and camouflage syringe with a toy-like appearance to permit injection of local anesthesia. Children's anxiety level during injections and with colored coat was assessed and recorded using the Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale faces version. Statistical Analysis Used: SPSS statistical software version 21 and using Chi-square test. Results: Among age group of 6–8 years, 65.33% selected colorful apron, while other age groups 9–10, 11–12 years, and 13–14 years selected 47.34%, 57.34%, and 50.67% white coat, respectively (P < 0.05). For syringe, 78% of younger age group (6–10 years) preferred camouflage syringe, whereas 71% of older age group (11–14 years) preferred conventional syringe. Anxiety level of all children for syringe was more compared to that of white coat. Conclusion: Younger children prefer colorful attire of dentist and camouflage syringe over conventional compared to older one.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE, DISTRIBUTION AND DETERMINANTS OF ESCHERICHIA COLI RESISTANCE TO CEFTRIAXONE IN ADULT INDOOR UTI POPULATION OF DISTRICT PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-53
Author(s):  
Ubed Ullah ◽  
Kiran Javed ◽  
Muhammad Asim Khan ◽  
Imran Ullah ◽  
Noor Ul Iman
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Escherichia coliresistance to ceftriaxone in UTIs is an emerging health problem.Our objectives were to determine prevalence, distribution and determinants of E. coliresistance to ceftriaxone in adult indoor UTI population of District Peshawar, Pakistan. Materials & Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted in Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan from 1st January 2017 to 30th June 2017. 380 UTIs cases were selected from population at riskconsecutively.Sex and age groups were demographic, while presence of E. coli resistance to ceftriaxone was research variable. All variables were nominal.Prevalenceand distribution were analyzed by count, percentage and confidence intervals for proportion for population. Hypotheses for distribution were substantiated by chi-square goodness-of-fit and of association by chi-square test of association. Results: Out of 380 patients with UTI, 136 (35.80%) were men,244(64.20%) women, 262 (68.95%) in age group 18-45 years and 118 (31.05%) in age group 46-65 years. Frequency/ prevalence of E. coli resistance was 287/380 (75.53%, 95%CI 71.20-79.85). Out of 287 patients with E. coli resistance to ceftriaxone, 101 (26.58%) were men and 186 (48.95%) women, 198 (52.11%) in age group 18-45 years and 89 (23.42%) in age group 46-65 years. Our prevalence of E. coli resistance to ceftriaxone was higher than expected (p<.00001), our distribution by sex(p<.00125) and age groups (p<.00001) were different than expected. Presence of E. coli resistance to ceftriaxone was not associated to sex (p=.669333) and age groups (p=.975097). Conclusion:Prevalence of E. coli resistance to ceftriaxone in adult UTI population of District Peshawar, Pakistan was alarmingly high 75.53%. Prevalence was more in women than men and more in younger age group (18-45 years) than older age group (46-60 years) population.Overall prevalence of E. coli resistance to ceftriaxone was higher than expected. Distribution by sex showed higher prevalence than expected in men and lower than expected in women, and higher than expected in younger age group and lower than expected in older age group. Presence of E. coli resistance to ceftriaxone was not associated to sex and age groups respectively in adult UTI population of District Peshawar, Pakistan.

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