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Efficacy of Three Interdental Cleaning Methods for Peri-Implant Health Maintenance of Single Implant-Supported Crowns: A Randomised Clinical Trial. 三种牙间隙清洁方法对单种植体支持冠种植体周围健康维护的效果:随机临床试验
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2024-01-15 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b4854607
Hani S AlMoharib, Mansour H AlAskar, Essam A Abuthera, Khalid A Alshalhoub, Faisal K BinRokan, Nawaf S AlQahtani, Hossam W Almadhoon
{"title":"Efficacy of Three Interdental Cleaning Methods for Peri-Implant Health Maintenance of Single Implant-Supported Crowns: A Randomised Clinical Trial.","authors":"Hani S AlMoharib, Mansour H AlAskar, Essam A Abuthera, Khalid A Alshalhoub, Faisal K BinRokan, Nawaf S AlQahtani, Hossam W Almadhoon","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4854607","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4854607","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare the effectiveness of an interproximal brush, a water flosser, and dental floss in removing plaque and reducing inflammation around implant-supported crowns.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A randomised controlled trial was conducted involving 45 participants with implant-supported single crowns. The participants were randomly assigned to three groups: interproximal brush, water flosser, and dental floss. Plaque index scores, gingival index scores, and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were assessed at baseline and after a two-week period. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the outcomes among the groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Following the second visit, improvements in plaque control were observed across all three interdental cleaning methods. The water flosser demonstrated a slight reduction in IL-6 levels (60.17 ± 3.07 vs 58.79 ± 4.04) compared to the initial visit, although this decrease was not statistically significant. Conversely, both the interdental brush and dental floss exhibited a slight increase in IL-6 levels at the second visit (60.73 ± 2.93 and 55.7 ± 10.64, respectively) compared to the mean at the first visit (58.38 ± 3.24 and 54.6 ± 2.22, respectively). Among the groups, only the interproximal brush demonstrated a statistically significant difference in IL-6 levels (p=0.008), while no statistically significant differences were observed in the dental floss and water flosser groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Within the study's limitations, our findings suggest that all three methods of interdental cleaning effectively improve plaque control and reduce gingival inflammation. However, using a water flosser appears to reduce inflammation more effectively, highlighting its potential advantage over the other two methods. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term efficacy and impact of these methods on implant survival.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139466719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Use of a Modelling Tool to Optimise the Organisation of the Demand for Primary Oral Health Care in the Brazilian Unified Health System. 使用建模工具优化巴西统一卫生系统中初级口腔保健需求的组织。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2024-01-15 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b4836027
Katia Miyuki Sasaki, Talitha Giovanna da Silva Neres, Erica Tatiane da Silva, Jorge Luis Lopes Zeredo
{"title":"Use of a Modelling Tool to Optimise the Organisation of the Demand for Primary Oral Health Care in the Brazilian Unified Health System.","authors":"Katia Miyuki Sasaki, Talitha Giovanna da Silva Neres, Erica Tatiane da Silva, Jorge Luis Lopes Zeredo","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4836027","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4836027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To describe the use of work process modelling to optimise the organisation of the demand for oral health treatment in primary care units in Brazil.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The oral health care routine was at first described as the \"AS IS\" model, which was evaluated by the oral team professionals, rearranged, and further described as the \"TO BE\" model described using a business process management modelling tool. The significant increase in the demand of patients due to restrictions offered by the dental service in addition to non-urgent treatments being avoided by patients during COVID-19 pandemic was also considered.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Structuring the work processes in a visual way using modelling tools was useful to picture the entire treatment process and adjust when needed. The use of the managerial tool was useful to understand and reorganise the workflow of organising the demand and ultimately improve the efficiency of the resources. The use of such managerial tools helped oral health professionals to efficiently rearrange their tasks and set priorities to meet their needs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>With the use of management tools, each unit can readjust its structures and ways of working, aiming to improve the quality of public health care services provided to patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139466735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Prognostic Model Based on Cisplatin-Resistance Related Genes in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. 基于口腔鳞状细胞癌中顺铂耐药相关基因的预后模型
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2024-01-15 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b4836127
Rong Lu, Qian Yang, Siyu Liu, Lu Sun
{"title":"A Prognostic Model Based on Cisplatin-Resistance Related Genes in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.","authors":"Rong Lu, Qian Yang, Siyu Liu, Lu Sun","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4836127","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4836127","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To screen for the cisplatin resistance-related prognostic signature in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and assess its correlation with the immune microenvironment.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The gene expression data associated with OSCC and cisplatin-resistance were downloaded from TCGA and GEO databases. Cisplatin-resistant genes were selected through taking the intersection of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between tumor and control groups as well as between cisplatin-resistant samples and parental samples. Then, prognosis-related cisplatin-resistant genes were further selected by univariate Cox regression and LASSO regression analyses to construct a survival prognosis model. A GSEA (gene set enrichment analysis) between two risk groups was conducted with the MSigDB v7.1 database. Finally, the immune landscape of the sample was studied using CIBERSORT. The IC50 values of 57 drugs were predicted using pRRophetic 0.5.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total 230 candidate genes were obtained. Then 7 drug-resistant genes were selected for prognostic risk-score (RS) signature construction using LASSO regression analysis, including STC2, TBC1D2, ADM, NDRG1, OLR1, PDGFA and ANO1. RS was an independent prognostic factor. Additionally, a nomogram model was established to predict the 1-, 2-, and 3-year survival rates of samples. The GSEA identified several differential pathways between two risk groups, such as EMT, hypoxia, and oxidative phosphorylation. Fifteen immune cells were statistically significantly different in infiltration level between the two groups, such as macrophages M2, and resting NK cells. A total of 57 drugs had statistically significantly different IC50 values between two risk groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These model genes and immune cells may play a role in predicting the prognosis and chemoresistance in OSCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139466714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of Peri-Implant Parameters and Functional Outcome of Immediately Placed and Loaded Mandibular Overdentures: A 5-year Follow-up Study. 评估即刻植入和加载下颌覆盖义齿的种植体周围参数和功能效果:五年随访研究
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2024-01-15 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b4836045
Abdulaziz A AlHelal, Abdulaziz A Alzaid, Saad H Almujel, Mohammed Alsaloum, Khalid K Alanazi, Ramzi O Althubaitiy, Khulud A Al-Aali
{"title":"Evaluation of Peri-Implant Parameters and Functional Outcome of Immediately Placed and Loaded Mandibular Overdentures: A 5-year Follow-up Study.","authors":"Abdulaziz A AlHelal, Abdulaziz A Alzaid, Saad H Almujel, Mohammed Alsaloum, Khalid K Alanazi, Ramzi O Althubaitiy, Khulud A Al-Aali","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4836045","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4836045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the peri-implant parameters of immediately placed and loaded mandibular overdentures over a 5-year follow-up period.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>All subjects who had been advised and planned for two-implant mandibular overdenture treatment were included in this study. The peri-implant parameters -including plaque index (PI), bleeding index (BI) and peri-implant pocket depth (PIPD) as well as marginal bone loss (MBL) - were assessed. In addition, prosthodontic parameters including abutment-, implant- and denture-related complications were assessed. Patients were evaluated at follow-up visits, scheduled at 1, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months. The data distribution was analysed with the Shapiro-Wilk test. Data within follow-up categories were compared using ANOVA and the Tukey-Kramer test. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 32 participants, 19 were males and 13 were females, with a mean age of 60.5 ± 7.33. The mean plaque index (PI), bleeding index (BI) and peri-implant pocket depth (PIPD) varied over time. However, no statistically significant difference was observed in the plaque index, bleeding index and peri-implant pocket depth over time (p > 0.05). The mean value at baseline was found to be -0.9 ± 0.3. The values increased over time, with the highest value observed at 60 months 2.6 ± 0.7, which was statistically significant (p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Immediately placed and loaded mandibular implant overdentures using two un-splinted implants with locator attachments showed acceptable PI, BI and PIPD at the 5-year follow-up. Statistically significantly greater marginal bone loss was observed from baseline to follow-up, but it was within acceptable limits. A moderate number of restorative and abutment complications were observed during the follow-up of IODs.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139466724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A System Dynamics Model of Caries Preventive Interventions in Thailand's School-Aged Population. 泰国学龄人口龋齿预防干预的系统动力学模型。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2023-12-04 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b4721201
Tin Htet Oo, Sukanya Tianviwat, Songchai Thitasomakul, Phongpat Sontamino
{"title":"A System Dynamics Model of Caries Preventive Interventions in Thailand's School-Aged Population.","authors":"Tin Htet Oo, Sukanya Tianviwat, Songchai Thitasomakul, Phongpat Sontamino","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4721201","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4721201","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare the long-term effects of the Ministry of Public Health's (MOPH) caries preventive interventions for 6- to 12-year-olds (supervised toothbrushing [STB], dental sealant, and combined STB+sealant) to the base case (no intervention) using the System Dynamics Model.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The System Dynamics Model was used to evaluate the intervention scenarios of supervised toothbrushing (STB), sealant, and combined STB+sealant with the base-case scenario. The effectiveness data for the model's interventions were obtained from systematic reviews and meta-analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The model determined that the caries-free population increased by 36.2%, 25.5%, and 14.5%, while the caries-affected population decreased by 8.1%, 5.5%, and 3.1% in the combined STB+sealant, sealant, and supervised toothbrushing scenarios compared to the base case at 15 years of age.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Combined STB+sealant is the most efficacious intervention among those administered to children between the ages of 6 and 12 with permanent teeth. In addition, the System Dynamics Model could be helpful in comparing interventions or policies to determine the optimal intervention for a given population.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138478249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Weighted Composite of Endodontic Inflammatory Disease is Linked to a First Myocardial Infarction. 牙髓炎症性疾病的加权综合征与首次心肌梗死有关。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586815
Dan Sebring, Nils-Gunnar Pehrsson, Kåre Buhlin, Peter Jonasson, Henrik Lund, Thomas Kvist
{"title":"A Weighted Composite of Endodontic Inflammatory Disease is Linked to a First Myocardial Infarction.","authors":"Dan Sebring, Nils-Gunnar Pehrsson, Kåre Buhlin, Peter Jonasson, Henrik Lund, Thomas Kvist","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586815","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586815","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore a weighted composite of endodontic inflammatory disease (EID) as a risk factor for suffering a first myocardial infarction (MI).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Seven tooth-specific conditions related to EID were assessed radiographically in 797 patients suffering a first MI and 796 controls. A weighted composite of EID was calculated as the sum of all teeth, excluding third molars. Using maximum likelihood estimation, each condition was assigned a specific weight. With multivariable conditional regression, EID variables, periodontal disease, and missing teeth were assessed as predictors of a first MI.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Periodontal disease (OR 1.38; 95% CI 1.13-1.69, p = 0.0016) and missing teeth (OR 1.03; 95% CI 1.002-1.05, p = 0.034) were related to the risk of a first MI, while none of the EID-related conditions individually were. However, when assessed as an aggregate, a weighted composite of EID (OR 1.97; 95% CI 1.23-3.17, p = 0.0050) and periodontal disease (OR 1.34; 95% CI 1.09-1.63, p = 0.0046) was associated with the risk of MI. Missing teeth did not remain a statistically significant predictor of MI in the final model.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A weighted composite of EID was associated with the risk of MI and strengthens the evidence for a direct connection between oral inflammatory diseases and cardiovascular disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71425751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Interprofessional Survey on Knowledge and Attitudes on Oral Health among Nurses in France. 法国护士口腔健康知识和态度的跨专业调查。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586807
Abid Bossouf, Céline Sabourin, Carina Pop, Nicolas Giraudeau, Camille Inquimbert
{"title":"Interprofessional Survey on Knowledge and Attitudes on Oral Health among Nurses in France.","authors":"Abid Bossouf, Céline Sabourin, Carina Pop, Nicolas Giraudeau, Camille Inquimbert","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586807","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586807","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a key role in improving the health literacy of patients. Since oral health is an essential part of overall health, the objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes about oral health among registered nurses.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A four-component questionnaire was used to assess the oral health training, oral health knowledge and attitudes of registered nurses. Participants were recruited from the city of Montpellier, France, and the surrounding area between May and June 2022 via e-mail and social media.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 416 responses were included in our study. Only 35.8% of nurses reported that they had received specific training on oral health and 24.3% had never advised patients to consult a dentist. Participants demonstrated good overall knowledge, but stated there were weaknesses in a variety of areas, such as oral health in children. The nurses proposed methods to improve understanding of the importance of oral health, namely by setting up training courses and better interdisciplinary collaboration.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study showed that some aspects of oral health are not well understood by nurses. Initial training should be improved and supplemental training should be offered to improve the knowledge, attitude and practices of nurses in order to improve patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71425752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Knowledge and Practice Behaviours of Obstetricians/Gynecologists and Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health and Pregnancy. 妇产科医生和助产士关于牙周健康和妊娠的知识和实践行为。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586823
Camille Bechina, Guillaume Bonvillain, Gildas Rethore, Assem Soueidan, Norbert Winer, Yoann Maitre, Xavier Struillou
{"title":"Knowledge and Practice Behaviours of Obstetricians/Gynecologists and Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health and Pregnancy.","authors":"Camille Bechina, Guillaume Bonvillain, Gildas Rethore, Assem Soueidan, Norbert Winer, Yoann Maitre, Xavier Struillou","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586823","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586823","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the level of knowledge of prenatal health professionals concerning the relationship between periodontal diseases and pregnancy complications, as well as their professional implications in the oral health field.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A questionnaire was distributed to obstetricians/gynecologists, interns specialised in obstetrics/gynecology, midwives, and student midwives at Loire Atlantique and Vendée hospitals (France). The questionnaire included 5 sociodemographic questions and 14 questions regarding the level of knowledge about the relationship between periodontal diseases and pregnancy complications as well as the professionals' level of involvement in oral health care.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-three obstetricians/gynecologists and 55 midwives responded to the questionnaire. Preterm delivery and chorioamnionitis were the most frequently mentioned complications of pregnancy, whereas the risk of pre-eclampsia was rarely mentioned. Half of the professionals said they were aware of the oral manifestations of pregnancy. Gingivitis and an increased risk of caries were the most frequently mentioned items, whereas epulis was the least frequently mentioned item. The level of involvement of prenatal care practitioners in oral health care was limited due to a lack of competence and time. Nevertheless, 64% of the participants discussed the risks of poor oral hygiene with their patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is good knowledge among French gynecologists/obstetricians and midwives regarding the oral manifestations of pregnancy. However, there is still a lack of knowledge concerning the links between periodontal diseases and pregnancy complications. The involvement and behaviour of pregnancy professionals in the oral health field is inadequate. The present survey highlights the need to improve the initial and continuing education of obstetricians and midwives on this topic.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71425753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Vital Pulp Therapy of Young First Permanent Molars: A Retrospective Study on Radiographic Findings 24 Months Post-treatment. 年轻第一恒磨牙的牙髓活力治疗:治疗后24个月放射学检查结果的回顾性研究。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586789
Konstantina Chatzidimitriou, Kyriaki Seremidi, Maria G Balta, Victoria Katechi, Konstantina Petroleka, Sotiria Gizani
{"title":"Vital Pulp Therapy of Young First Permanent Molars: A Retrospective Study on Radiographic Findings 24 Months Post-treatment.","authors":"Konstantina Chatzidimitriou, Kyriaki Seremidi, Maria G Balta, Victoria Katechi, Konstantina Petroleka, Sotiria Gizani","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586789","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586789","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>With success rates comparable to that of root canal treatment, vital pulp therapy (VPT) has gained clinical interest and has been used in the management of young permanent teeth with inflamed pulps. The aim of the present study was to retrospectively evaluate the radiographic success of VPT in young first permanent molars 24 months post-treatment and correlate findings with tooth and treatment-related characteristics.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Dental records of all patients with first permanent molars which received VPT in the Department of Paediatric Dentistry (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) were retrieved. Demographic characteristics and data regarding the treatment performed were recorded. Patients' radiographs were evaluated at 6, 12 and 24 months post-treatment by two qualified paediatric dentists blinded regarding the treatment performed. Radiographic success, reasons for failure and continuation of root development were evaluated. Differences were tested using the Χ2 and Student's t-test, and possible correlations were determined by calculating the odds ratio.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall radiographic success rate at 24 months was 77%, ranging between 50% for direct pulp capping and 92% for full pulpotomy. Differences were not statistically significant. Continuation of root development was recorded in almost 1/3 of the teeth and completion in almost 1/5. No statistically significant association was recorded between the outcome and any tooth and treatment-related variables.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>VPT seems to be a reliable option in the long term for the treatment of deep carious lesions in young permanent molars.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71425756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Reduced Use of Antibiotics and Nasal Decongestants During Treatment with a Mouthwash Containing Delmopinol. 含代尔莫皮诺漱口液治疗期间减少抗生素和鼻减充血剂的使用。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b4586769
Torgny Sjödin, Rolf Movert, Mikael Åström
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