S. Ouda, Sumer M. Alaki, Mohammad-Ayman A. Safi, Alaa Nadhreen, K. Al-Johani
{"title":"Salivary Stress Biomarkers-Are They Predictors of Academic AssessmentExams Stress?","authors":"S. Ouda, Sumer M. Alaki, Mohammad-Ayman A. Safi, Alaa Nadhreen, K. Al-Johani","doi":"10.4172/2247-2452.1000921","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2247-2452.1000921","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The present study was conducted on undergraduate dental students to asses and compare the levels of salivary stress biomarkers including cortisol, immulnoglobulin-A and α-amylase enzyme during periods of academic assessments and nonassessments and to relate these biomarkers to students' academic performance. Methods: Saliva samples were collected from undergraduate dental students; one before taking a final assessment exam and another during non-assessment period. Salivary stress biomarkers concentrations were obtained using Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Results: The level of salivary stress biomarkers including s-cortisol, α-amylase, and immulnoglobulin-A significantly increased during periods of assessment exams as compared to non-assessment (p=0,000, 0.001, and 0.003 consecutively). The study found a significant correlation between salivary α-amylase and academic performance especially among male students (p=0.008) and those in their final academic year (p=0.040). Conclusion: We conclude that the stress of academic assessment can markedly increase the level of salivary stress biomarkers. Students who show less academic performance generally depict higher levels of salivary α-amylase, especially male students and those in their final academic year.","PeriodicalId":19556,"journal":{"name":"Oral health and dental management","volume":"58 1","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80169673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Siddaiah, Veena Arali, J. Ramachandra, Kunal Venkatesh Modimi
{"title":"An In vivo Comparison of The Bacteriostatic Efficacy of Two CommerciallyAvailable Mouthwashes Viz. Triclosan And Fluoride Based MouthwashesUsing A Simple Chair Side Caries Activity Test - Oratest In Children","authors":"S. Siddaiah, Veena Arali, J. Ramachandra, Kunal Venkatesh Modimi","doi":"10.4172/2247-2452.1000918","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2247-2452.1000918","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To compare the bacteriostatic efficacy of two commercially available mouthwashes viz. triclosan and fluoride based mouthwashes using a simple chair side caries activity test - Oratest in children. Materials and methods: Sixty children of the age groups 6-12 years were selected for the study ( 30 children – caries free, 30 children - DMFT score ≥ 3) and were equally divided into two groups that is Group I (Kidodent group ) and Group II (Amflor group). These groups were further subdivided into Group I A (15) caries free children and Group I B (15) children with DMFT score ≥ 3 Group II A (15) caries free children and Group II B (15) children with DMFT score ≥ 3. After obtaining a written consent from the parent of guardian the salivary samples were collected pre and post mouth rinsing with Amflor or Kidodent and evaluated using Oratest for caries activity. Results: The data obtained was tabulated and compared using students paired t test. In the Kidodent group, the time taken for the oratest in both the subgroups I A and I B was found to be significant pre and post rinse. (p<0.001). Similar results were also found in the Amflor group for both subgroups II A and II B, following pre and post rinse. (p<0.001). On comparing the efficacy of Kidodent and Amflor pre and post rinse there was no statistical significant difference between the groups. Conclusion: Although we found no significant difference between both the mouth rinses, with regard to their efficacy in reducing S. mutans, the use of a low fluoride–xylitol based mouth rinse can be recommended for regular use in children.","PeriodicalId":19556,"journal":{"name":"Oral health and dental management","volume":"73 1","pages":"266-269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85765054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Yoshida, Shoichi Yamamoto, Takumi Matsushita, T. Shibuya, Kazuya Takahashi, K. Baba, Y. Komasa, T. Ohkubo, K. Kakudo, S. Morita
{"title":"Preliminary Clinical Study of Initial Screening Blood Test Data onOutpatients with Burning Mouth Syndrome","authors":"H. Yoshida, Shoichi Yamamoto, Takumi Matsushita, T. Shibuya, Kazuya Takahashi, K. Baba, Y. Komasa, T. Ohkubo, K. Kakudo, S. Morita","doi":"10.4172/2247-2452.1000919","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2247-2452.1000919","url":null,"abstract":"Study background: The objective of study is a survey to report the prevalence of burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and to evaluated the co-morbidities associated to BMS. Subjects and Methods: A total 393 patients (54 males and 339 females; mean age 67 years; age range 27-102) were selected for this study. We carried out initial screening blood tests to these patients. Furthermore, we examined if there were previous and/or present systemic diseases and regularly taken medication by medical interview. Results: Female patients over 50 years old accounted for 89.3% (351/393). Dry mouth (330/393: 84.0%) was the most concomitant symptom with BMS. The ratio of abnormal measurements of iron was 35.9% (141/393). Zinc was 12.2% (48/393). However, the higher outrange ratio of MCV was 39.9% (157/393) and the lower outrange ratio of MCV was 8.7% (34/393). The higher outrange ratio of MCH was 36.6% (144/393) and the lower outrange ratio of MCH was 6.4% (25/393). The highest ratio of systematic disease of hypertension was 34.6% (136/393). Conclusions: We suspected that pernicious anemia may be most important factor of the BMS. Many patients had a number of systemic diseases and were taking several kinds of medicine. BMS is very complex disease, so it needs that more detailed investigation of systematic disease and habitual drug-taking is also needed.","PeriodicalId":19556,"journal":{"name":"Oral health and dental management","volume":"34 1","pages":"270-273"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86755889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Periapical Lesion of a Lower Central Incisor Associated With a TonguePiercing: A Case Report","authors":"Mehmet Oztel, P. Birch","doi":"10.4172/2247-2452.1000912","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2247-2452.1000912","url":null,"abstract":"Oral piercings and its associated complications are frequently encountered in general dentistry. This case describes an unusual complication of tooth 41 associated with a long-term metallic tongue piercing. Methods: The patient's history was evaluated and a clinical examination conducted. Results: Repeated traumatic insults from the large metallic tongue piercing rendered tooth 41 non vital and resulted in the formation of a large periapical lesion of endodontic origin. Conclusions: Oral health professional should discourage patients' form wearing oral piercings and be prepared to provide information regarding its potential complications.","PeriodicalId":19556,"journal":{"name":"Oral health and dental management","volume":"29 1","pages":"241-242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86054428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Zerener, M. Şençimen, G. R. Bayar, B. Kan, H. Ayberk, G. Arıcı
{"title":"Immediate Reconstruction Using Autogenous Bone Graft in Huge CompoundOdontoma","authors":"T. Zerener, M. Şençimen, G. R. Bayar, B. Kan, H. Ayberk, G. Arıcı","doi":"10.4172/2247-2452.1000913","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2247-2452.1000913","url":null,"abstract":"Odontoma is placed into the odontogenic tumor classifications. But it is known as a hamartomatous lesion or a developmental abnormality rather than a odontogenic tumour. It is subclassified into 2 types: (a) compound odontoma: consisting of many little teeth like structures (denticles) (b) complex odontoma: the feature is not like a tooth but it is made of dental tissues in irregular amounts. In this paper, we present two different compound odontoma cases treated by a similar technique using “Autogenous Bone Cover”. Very large odontomas were enucleated and surgical side was covered with autogenous bones. After that, autogenous bones were fixed by reconstruction plates and mini titan screws, in order to avoid a possible fracture. After one year of follow up period, healings of the patients were uneventful.","PeriodicalId":19556,"journal":{"name":"Oral health and dental management","volume":"64 839 1","pages":"243-246"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77078973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. HarikrishnamRaju, N. Fareed, K. Sudhir, Krishna Kumar Rvs, C. Vr
{"title":"Root Caries Risk Assessment among Subjects with Periodontal DiseaseUsing Cariogram Study Model- A Cross Sectional Study","authors":"S. HarikrishnamRaju, N. Fareed, K. Sudhir, Krishna Kumar Rvs, C. Vr","doi":"10.4172/2247-2452.1000908","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2247-2452.1000908","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Root caries is considered a serious problem affecting the long term prognosis of both treated and untreated periodontally involved teeth and have become a major public health problem among adults. Aim: To assess root caries risk among subjects with periodontal disease using the Cariogram study model. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 220 participants aged ≥ 35years who were categorized as cases and controls based on inclusion criteria. Data was collected using the specially designed proforma. Clinical oral examination was done for recording plaque scores (Silness and Loe), periodontal status and dental caries experience (WHO 1997). Salivary profile was generated by recording stimulated salivary flow rate, buffering capacity and microbiological status. Results: Cariogram model revealed 39% and 51 % chance of avoiding caries for cases and controls respectively. Higher coronal and root caries experience was observed among cases than controls. Subjects categorized into high risk, according to cardiogram had higher mean DMFT (16.79 ± 4.58) and RDFT (1.47 ± 1.27) than other risk groups. Active periodontal disease and past caries experience were significantly associated with root caries through logistic regression analysis. Conclusion: Cariogram can be a useful tool to illustrate caries risk profiles among periodontal disease patients. Along with baseline root caries experience, active periodontal disease, plaque, lactobacilli and mutans streptococci were identified as a major risk factors associated with root caries.","PeriodicalId":19556,"journal":{"name":"Oral health and dental management","volume":"49 1","pages":"223-228"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76507474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. A. B. Silva, A. D. Silva, M. Meurer, F. Modolo, L. Grando
{"title":"The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Team to Management the Manifestationsof Pemphigus Vulgaris: Eight Case Reports","authors":"C. A. B. Silva, A. D. Silva, M. Meurer, F. Modolo, L. Grando","doi":"10.4172/2247-2452.1000907","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2247-2452.1000907","url":null,"abstract":"Pemphigus Vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune mucocutaneous disease, in which oral lesions could be the first site observed, although skin and other mucous membranes may also be affected. Clinically, the lesions are characterized by many painful blisters that rapidly rupture resulting in erosions and/or multiple ulcers in the oral mucosa and skin, which can be difficult to differentiate from other vesiculobullous or ulcerative disorders. Many patients may be misdiagnosed and improperly treated for a long time. It is considered a serious chronic disease and its treatment represents a real therapeutic challenge. We present 8 case reports of pemphigus vulgaris, in which a thorough evaluation was made, recording patient age and sex, the location and extent of the lesions, their signs, symptoms and treatment, with emphasis on the difficulty of the diagnosis and clinical management of these patients.","PeriodicalId":19556,"journal":{"name":"Oral health and dental management","volume":"33 1 1","pages":"218-223"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80448732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prevalence of Dental Anomalies in Orthodontic Patients Referred To Dental School of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran","authors":"S. Yassaei, H. Aghili, A. Sheikhi, N. Hoseini","doi":"10.4172/2247-2452.1000909","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2247-2452.1000909","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The prevalence of dental anomalies in different ethnic groups is different. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of dental anomalies associated with different malocclusions in Yazd. Iran. Methods: In this retrospective study the census method was used (with the confidence interval of 95% and the error margin of 5%). Dental records of 450 orthodontic patients referred to dental school of Shahid Sadoughi University of Yazd, Iran between 2010 and 2015 were collected. Dental records were classified into skeletal class I, II and III malocclusions (based on ANB angle measurements on cephalograms) searching for dental anomalies related to number, size and position. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA and chi-square tests. Results: A total of 405 patients, (251 females 62%, 154 males 38%) with the mean age of 15.5 ± 4.1 were assessed. 49% of patients had at least one anomaly. The most frequent anomaly was impaction (24.9%). Hypodontia was found in 14.5% of patients and mandibular wisdom tooth was the most commonly missing tooth. 2.9% of patients had supernumerary which the maxillary anterior presented the higher number of it. The frequency of dental anomalies was not different between males and females. There was no correlation between type of malocclusion and frequency of dental anomalies except for hypodontia which was significantly higher in class I malocclusion.Conclusion: The most common anomaly seen in patients referred to the school of dentistry was impaction.","PeriodicalId":19556,"journal":{"name":"Oral health and dental management","volume":"10 2 1","pages":"229-232"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85592775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Oral Reticular Lesions of A 61-Year-Old Woman","authors":"J. Fernandes, M. Nico, S. Lourenço","doi":"10.4172/2247-2452.1000920","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2247-2452.1000920","url":null,"abstract":"A 85-year-old Brazilian woman presented with a 3-months history of oral lesions. She reported a long use of hydrochlorothyazide and losartan for systemic arterial hypertension and levotiroxin for hypothyroidism. Additionally, she reported to have hepatitis C. The rest of her medical history was non-contributory. Physical examination revealed multiple white, reticulopapular lesions in bilateral buccal mucosa, tongue and gingiva. There was no regional lymphadenopathy. Laboratory studies including urinalysis, blood count and blood chemistry were all within the normal range.","PeriodicalId":19556,"journal":{"name":"Oral health and dental management","volume":"105 1","pages":"274-275"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78618532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marcus Stoetzer, B. Rahlf, Juliane Lemound, T. Derfuss, C. See, N. Gellrich
{"title":"Non-invasive Determination of Bone Perfusion in Jaw AugmentationâAPilot Study","authors":"Marcus Stoetzer, B. Rahlf, Juliane Lemound, T. Derfuss, C. See, N. Gellrich","doi":"10.4172/2247-2452.1000915","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2247-2452.1000915","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Autologous bone transplantation is a standard procedure in dentoalveolar surgery for filling bone defects prior to implant placement. Information about bone perfusion is essential in the assessment of bone donor and recipient sites. A valid assessment of tissue microcirculation is possible without applying an invasive technique. Until now, it has been impossible to measure bone perfusion as part of a non-invasive procedure. Materials and Methods: Bone perfusion was determined for two augmentation procedures, both during the procedure and three months later. In one case, the graft and the recipient site were measured (mental bone graft), in the other, measurements were taken only at the time of augmentation (pelvic bone graft). It was measure in 2mm depth the relative blood flow, the venous oxygen saturation of haemoglobin and the regional haemoglobin concentration Results: Flow, SO2 and rHb could be determined about the whole course of the intervention. Above all the comparison between the augmentation and the control after 3 months could occur. The values were consistent with the clinical situation and allowed an assessment of perfusion. Conclusion: The measurements taken on the two patients have shown that the probe is well suited to measure local circulation in bones. It was possible to measure bone perfusion at all times. The method can be declared safe and practicable. It was demonstrated that this non-invasive method of measuring bone perfusion provides reproducible data that offer information on the perfusion of the graft and the recipient site at any time during the procedure and thus provide a valid assessment of vitality.","PeriodicalId":19556,"journal":{"name":"Oral health and dental management","volume":"9 1","pages":"252-255"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81262336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}