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Long-term effects of Class II orthodontic treatment on oral health. J Orofac Orthop 2018; 79:96-108. [PMID: 29464289 DOI: 10.1007/s00056-018-0125-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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AIM To investigate the long-term (≥15 years) benefit of orthodontic Class II treatment (Tx) on oral health (OH). SUBJECTS AND METHODS All patients (Department of Orthodontics, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany) who underwent Class II correction (Herbst-multibracket Tx, end of active Tx ≥ 15 years ago) and agreed to participate in a recall (clinical examination, interview, impressions, and photographs) were included. Records after active Tx were used to assess the long-term OH effects. Data were compared to corresponding population-representative age-cohorts as well as to untreated Class I controls without orthodontic Tx need during adolescence. RESULTS Of 152 treated Class II patients, 75 could be located and agreed to participate at 33.7 ± 3.0 years of age (pre-Tx age: 14.0 ± 2.7 years). The majority (70.8%) were fully satisfied with their teeth and with their masticatory system. The Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth Index (DMFT) was 7.1 ± 4.8 and, thus, almost identical to that of the untreated Class I controls (7.9 ± 3.6). In contrast, the DMFT in the population-representative age-cohort was 56% higher. The determined mean Community Periodontal Index (CPI) maximum score (1.6 ± 0.6) was also comparable to the untreated Class I controls (1.7 ± 0.9) but in the corresponding population-representative age-cohort it was 19-44% higher. The extent of lower incisor gingival recessions did not differ significantly between the treated Class II participants and the untreated Class I controls (0.1 ± 0.2 vs. 0.0 ± 0.1 mm). CONCLUSION Patients with orthodontically treated severe Class II malocclusions had a lower risk for oral health impairment than the general population. The risk corresponded to that of untreated Class I controls (without orthodontic Tx need during adolescence).
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Hierarchizing caries risk factors among first-year university students in Nice (France): a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health 2017; 17:159. [PMID: 29268726 PMCID: PMC5740936 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-017-0452-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 12/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to rank the risk factors for dental caries among first-year university students in Nice (France). METHODS All first-year students are required to undergo a compulsory preventive medical examination. Among these students, volunteers were offered a dental visit. Information was collected through an interview followed by an oral examination. We assessed the volunteers' oral hygiene habits (daily toothbrushing frequency, type of toothbrush used, frequency of toothbrush replacement, place of toothpaste purchase, and flossing), daily health-related behaviors (number of main daily meals, daily sugary intakes, smoking, alcohol consumption, consumption of cannabis or other drugs), oral-health-related behaviors (self-reported oral health, dental visits during the past year, reason for the last dental consultation, and failure to seek dental care due to financial reasons), and oral health issues (dental crowding, oral hygiene, presence of caries, presence of pit and fissure sealant remnants). The dependent variable was the presence of at least one untreated carious lesion. The data were subjected to univariate analyses to select explanatory variables, and subsequently, a logistic regression was performed. RESULTS Six hundred twenty-nine students aged 18.8±1.6 years were enrolled in this study. The sex ratio was 0.72, with a strong predominance of the female gender. Only 59.3% of the students had never experienced dental caries, while 22.4% had already undergone restorative procedures and did not have any carious lesion at the time of the examination, and 11.6% presented with carious lesions and had never been treated by a dentist. Lastly, 6.7% had carious lesions despite evidence of prior restorative procedures. The multivariate analysis revealed the following pejorative risk factors: failure to seek dental care due to financial reasons (OR:3.06, 95% CI: 1.40-6.70), poor oral hygiene revealed during the oral examination (OR:2.59, 95% CI: 1.60-4.20), and poor self-reported oral health (OR:2.43, 95% CI: 1.24-4.77). Conversely, the analysis revealed the following protective factors: preventive visits to the dentist (OR:0.63, 95% CI: 0.41-0.99), the use of an electric toothbrush (OR:0.36, 95% CI: 0.17-0.77), and sealant remnants (OR:0.22, 95% CI: 0.05-0.97). CONCLUSIONS The highest-ranking caries risk factor for the study population was the financial barrier.
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El Khateeb SM, Abu-Hammad O, Fadel H, Dar-Odeh N. A Retrospective Analysis of Radiographic Jaw Findings in Young Women; Prevalence and Predictors. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2017; 7:22-27. [PMID: 28316945 PMCID: PMC5343679 DOI: 10.4103/2231-0762.200707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2016] [Accepted: 12/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence and types of jaw pathologic findings as detected in panoramic radiographs of a sample of young women attending a teaching hospital in Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia, and to determine the most important factors that predict the occurrence of jaw pathologic findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS The electronic clinical files of a representative sample of female patients who attended the outpatient dental clinics were retrieved. Patients were aged 18 to 25 years. Types of pathologic radiographic jaw findings and their prevalence were determined through screening of panoramic radiographs. Data were analyzed using the statistical analysis software [SPSS version 21 (IBM Corp.)]. Multiple linear regression was used to explore the significance of some types of dental lesions as predictor variables for the occurrence of jaw pathologic findings. RESULTS A total of 190 patients (mean age, 22.4 ± 2.46 years) were included in the study. Periapical lesions, retained roots, and alveolar bone loss were detected in 53.6%, 24.8%, and 17.4% of the participants, respectively. Other odontogenic abnormalities such as supernumerary and impacted teeth (6.4% and 33.7%, respectively) were also detected. Patients' age was found to be a good predictor for alveolar bone loss and number of periapical lesions (P ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSIONS A high prevalence of periapical lesions, retained roots, and alveolar bone loss was found among a sample of young female dental attendees, as shown by their panoramic radiographs. Further studies are needed to explore potential risk factors for such a noticeable trend of poor oral health, and the needed strategies to counteract this trend.
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- Sara M. El Khateeb
- Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Diagnosis and Oral Radiology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences, Taibah University Dental College and Hospital, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, Taibah University Dental College and Hospital, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Taibah University Dental College and Hospital, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences, Taibah University Dental College and Hospital, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Amman, Jordan
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Mamai-Homata E, Koletsi-Kounari H, Margaritis V. Gender differences in oral health status and behavior of Greek dental students: A meta-analysis of 1981, 2000, and 2010 data. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2016; 6:60-8. [PMID: 27011935 PMCID: PMC4784066 DOI: 10.4103/2231-0762.175411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the oral health status and behavior of Greek dental students over time, and to meta-analyze these findings to test the widely documented hypothesis that women have better oral health behavior, oral hygiene, and periodontal status but higher dental caries rates than men. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total sample of 385 students was examined using identical indices to assess oral health and behavioral data initially in 1981 while the years 2000 and 2010 were selected due to significant changes that took place in the dental curriculum in the 1990s and 2000s. Data by gender concerning the outcome variables recorded in every one of the three surveys were analyzed using Mantel-Haenszel and continuous outcomes methods. RESULTS A significant improvement in the oral health status and behavior of students was observed over time. The meta-analysis of data by gender showed that females brushed their teeth significantly more often than males [summary odds ratio (OR): 1.95 and 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.08-3.54]. Males and females were found to have a similar risk of developing dental caries. CONCLUSION The hypothesis that young women have better oral hygiene habits compared to men was confirmed. However, the hypothesis that women have better oral hygiene and periodontal status but exhibit higher dental caries experience than men was not supported by the findings of the study.
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- Eleni Mamai-Homata
- Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Dental School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Dental School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Dhaifullah E, Al-Maweri SA, Al-Motareb F, Halboub E, Elkhatat E, Baroudi K, Tarakji B. Periodontal Health Condition and Associated Factors among University Students, Yemen. J Clin Diagn Res 2015; 9:ZC30-3. [PMID: 26813290 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2015/16435.6964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2015] [Accepted: 10/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Studies on oral health status among Yemeni population are scarce. AIM This study aimed to evaluate the periodontal health among advantaged section of Yemeni society, university students, in health and non-health fields. MATERIALS AND METHODS Periodontal health status of a sample of 360 students from dental, medical and literature faculties (120 each with equal gender distribution) at Sana'a University was evaluated by two calibrated examiners using CPI index. Data regarding tooth-brushing practices and smoking and khat chewing habits were obtained using a structured interview questionnaire. RESULTS Only 45 students (12.5%) had healthy periodontium, while 113 (31.4%), 186 (51.7%) and 16 (4.4%) had bleeding, calculus and shallow pocket, respectively, with no significant differences between faculties. Females revealed significantly better periodontal health compared to males, though their bleeding score was higher. Dental and medical students and female students in general were significantly more interested in tooth-brushing and significantly less interested in practicing the deleterious habits such as smoking and khat chewing. CONCLUSION The overall periodontal health of Sana'a University students is still unsatisfactory even among students in health field. Females and students in health field revealed better periodontal health and oral health practices (tooth-brushing) in comparison to male students and those in non-health field. The negative effects of the highly prevalent smoking and khat chewing habits deserve further reliable researches and proper educational programs at the national level.
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- Esam Dhaifullah
- Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana'a University , Sana'a, Yemen; Department of Pedodontics, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Al-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Al-Farabi Colleges , Riyadh, Saudi; Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnosis, Sana'a University, Yemen
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontic, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana'a University , Sana'a, Yemen
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnosis, Sana'a University , Yemen
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- Assistant Professor Department of Pedodontics, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Al-Farabi Colleges , Riyadh, Saudi
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pedodontics, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Al-Farabi Colleges , Riyadh, Saudi
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Al-Farabi Colleges , Riyadh, Saudi
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Huettig F, Axmann D. Reporting of dental status from full-arch radiographs: Descriptive analysis and methodological aspects. World J Clin Cases 2014; 2:552-564. [PMID: 25325067 PMCID: PMC4198409 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i10.552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2014] [Revised: 07/11/2014] [Accepted: 08/31/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIM: To identify standards, how entities of dental status are assessed and reported from full-arch radiographs of adults.
METHODS: A PubMed (Medline) search was performed in November 2011. Literature had to report at least one out of four defined entities using radiographs: number of teeth or implants; caries, fillings or restorations; root-canal fillings and apical health; alveolar bone level. Cohorts included to the study had to be of adult age. Methods of radiographic assessment were noted and checked for the later mode of report in text, tables or diagrams. For comparability, the encountered mode of report was operationalized to a logical expression.
RESULTS: Thirty-seven out of 199 articles were evaluated via full-text review. Only one article reported all four entities. Eight articles reported at the maximum 3 comparable entities. However, comparability is impeded because of the usage of absolute or relative frequency, mean or median values as well as grouping. Furthermore the methods of assessment were different or not described sufficiently. Consequently, established sum scores turned out to be highly questionable, too. The amount of missing data within all studies remained unclear. It is even so remissed to mention supernumerary and aplased teeth as well as the count of third molars.
CONCLUSION: Data about dental findings from radiographs is, if at all possible, only comparable with serious limitations. A standardization of both, assessing and reporting entities of dental status from radiographs is missing and has to be established within a report guideline.
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Ivica A, Galić N. Attitude towards Oral Health at Various Colleges of the University of Zagreb: A Pilot Study. Acta Stomatol Croat 2014; 48:140-146. [PMID: 27688358 PMCID: PMC4872804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2014] [Accepted: 06/02/2014] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the oral status of three various groups of students: students of the School of Dental Medicine, students of technical sciences and students of humanities. MATERIAL AND METHODS Research included 58 students of the University of Zagreb. They answered 3 questions: how often they brush their teeth, how often they visit their dentist and how important dental health is to them. After a standard dental check-up we calculated the DMFT index. They were given an indicator for plaque Mira-2-Ton® (Hager Werken, Duisburg, Germany) and we calculated the plaque index. For statistical analysis the ANOVA test was used. RESULTS Students of the School of Dental Medicine had a lower plaque index than other students and this was statistically significant (p=0.0018; f=7.14). They also had a lower DMFT index, but it was not statistically significant (p=0.1004; f=2.4). 83% of students said that they brushed their teeth 2-3 times a day. Only 17% of all students brush their teeth more than 3 times a day and they are all students of the School of Dental Medicine (21% of them). Perception of oral health is on a high level, but perception of oral disease is not. The social approval of the answer was also an important factor. CONCLUSION Students of the School of Dental Medicine are an illustrative example of improving our habits due to education.
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- Anja Ivica
- 6 year undergraduate student of the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Zagreb
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb
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Halboub E, Dhaifullah E, Yasin R. Determinants of dental health status and dental health behavior among Sana'a University students, Yemen. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 4:257-64. [PMID: 23371921 DOI: 10.1111/j.2041-1626.2012.00156.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2011] [Accepted: 05/30/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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AIMS To evaluate the dental health status and toothbrushing behavior among Sana'a University students, and to explore any associations with different factors. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, the dental health of 360 students from the dental, medical, and literature faculties (120 each) at Sana'a University were examined using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. Data regarding study field, grade, toothbrushing behavior, parents' education, and smoking and khat chewing habits were recorded. RESULTS Nearly 76% of students (n = 273) reported regularly brushing their teeth. Excluding fathers' education levels and khat chewing, other factors (faculty, grade, sex, mothers' education, and smoking) were significant independent predictors for this behavior. The overall mean DMFT score (± standard deviation) was 4.13 ± 3.1, and was found to be adversely influenced by smoking, which explained only 1.1% of the variance. Toothbrushing, sex, and smoking were significant independent predictors for the decay score, and explained 10.6% of its variance. Khat chewing was found to be adversely associated with the missing score, with an influence of only 2.9%. The filling score was found to be positively associated with toothbrushing and study grade, which together had an influence of 10%. CONCLUSIONS The dental health and toothbrushing behaviors of Sana'a University students are unsatisfactory, and influenced unequally by different factors.
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- Esam Halboub
- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria; Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen
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Gisakis IG, Palamidakis FD, Farmakis ETR, Kamberos G, Kamberos S. Prevalence of impacted teeth in a Greek population. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 2:102-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.2041-1626.2010.00041.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Yamanel K, Arhun N, Arikan S. Assessment of 3,031 panoramic radiographs in an urban Turkish population: a community survey. Oral Radiol 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s11282-009-0006-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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