A. Takenouchi, T. Matsukubo, M. Matsukubo, Yukiko Satoho, Hiroe Arai, Etsuyo Otani, Yumiko Kakegawa
{"title":"Effects of Ultrasound and Sonic Toothbrushes on Oral Hygiene Status","authors":"A. Takenouchi, T. Matsukubo, M. Matsukubo, Yukiko Satoho, Hiroe Arai, Etsuyo Otani, Yumiko Kakegawa","doi":"10.4172/2332-0702.1000208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-0702.1000208","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To evaluate the effects of ultrasound and sonic toothbrushes on the oral hygiene status of healthy people. \u0000Methods: This study was administered with a randomized, controlled, and double-blind trial. Twenty-nine firstyear dental hygiene students answered a questionnaire on oral hygiene behavior, and they were divided into one of four groups after pre-examination. Each group used an electronic toothbrush with different modes (2 times/day, 3 min) after tooth brushing instruction (TBI) for four weeks; A (control): used with power off; B: used with the sonic mode (sonic wave: 16,000 strokes/min); C: used with the ultrasound mode (ultrasound frequency: 1.6 MHz); D: used with the ultrasound + sonic mode. The plaque index (PlI) and gingival index (GI) were assessed. The unstimulated saliva flow rate was measured (spitting method, 1 min). The Ethical Committee of the Japan Dental Hygienists’ Association approved this study’s protocol (vote number: 2). A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used. \u0000Results: The PlI decreased in group C (baseline: 1.42 ± 0.83; 4 weeks: 0.92 ± 0.34; p<0.05) and D (baseline: 1.41 ± 0.3; 4 weeks: 0.92 ± 0.3; p<0.01). The unstimulated saliva flow rate of group C and D, which used electronic toothbrushes with ultrasound, increased significantly (baseline: 0.57 ± 0.33 mg; 4 weeks: 0.78 ± 0.5 mg; p<0.05). The GI did not change in all groups. Participants who had received TBI before this study had an increased unstimulated saliva flow rate (baseline: 0.65 ± 0.35 mg; 4 weeks: 0.87 ± 0.5 mg; p<0.05). \u0000Conclusion: The use of electronic toothbrushes with ultrasound for four weeks effectively decreased the PlI and increased the unstimulated saliva flow rate. Professional prophylaxis was required to improve gingival status. TBI enabled participants to use electronic toothbrushes more effectively to stimulate the salivary gland and to increase the unstimulated saliva flow rate.","PeriodicalId":90904,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral hygiene & health","volume":"4 1","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2332-0702.1000208","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70290665","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}
A. Ishii, M. Yoneda, N. Suzuki, M. Haraga, Kazuhiko Yamada, H. Morita, K. Hirahashi, C. Koga, Y. Inoue, T. Hirofuji
{"title":"Consciousness and Knowledge of Nursing Home Workers About Oral Malodor","authors":"A. Ishii, M. Yoneda, N. Suzuki, M. Haraga, Kazuhiko Yamada, H. Morita, K. Hirahashi, C. Koga, Y. Inoue, T. Hirofuji","doi":"10.4172/2332-0702.1000207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-0702.1000207","url":null,"abstract":"An increasing number of elderly people in Japan are living in nursing homes. Some of them have strong breath odor, which makes it difficult for the facility workers to perform oral care service. A questionnaire survey was conducted to examine how often the facility workers experience the residents’ oral malodor. The knowledge and consciousness of workers about oral malodor were also examined. Some workers actually experienced oral malodor of the facility residents and hoped that their breath odor could be reduced. The workers understood the causes of oral malodor, but the importance of saliva flow was not well recognized. On the other hand, more than 80% of workers expressed concern about their own breath odor while providing oral care. Nearly 80% of them want to get more information on oral malodor. The results of this questionnaire survey showed that oral malodor is an important matter at care facilities for the elderly, and instruction on oral malodor is necessary for facility workers.","PeriodicalId":90904,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral hygiene & health","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2332-0702.1000207","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70290615","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":"The effect of metal surface treatment before reporcelainization for ceramic repair after adhesive fracture of ceramo-metallic restoration","authors":"Suhayla Reda Hassan Al Banai","doi":"10.4172/2332-0702.C1.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-0702.C1.003","url":null,"abstract":"Received 20 August 2014 Accepted 17 November 2014 Abstract The high cost of the precious metals has simulated interest in less expensive alloys for the casting of Crown & Bridge. Several non precious metal alloys based on Nickel and/or Cobalt Chromium alloys have become commercially available for the use with fusing porcelain (ceramic). The purpose of the present work was two folds: 1To investigate the effect of different metal surface treatment (sandblasting, grinding and grinding followed by sandblasting) before reprocelainization (reapplication of porcelain after adhesive fracture) of the bare metal on the bond strength. 2To give some light on the mechanism of metal ceramic bonding through the use of metallographic microscopic study. Two non-precious dental casting alloys NickelChromium and CobaltChromium alloys and one type of dental ceramic were used in this study. The conclusions from the study weresandblasting increases the bond strength of metal/ceramic interface for both the investigated alloys, and the CobaltChromium alloy showed better bond strength with sandblasting than the NickelChromium.","PeriodicalId":90904,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral hygiene & health","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70291106","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":"Intra-oral screening for diabetes among periodontal patients at dental visits","authors":"S. Strauss","doi":"10.4172/2332-0702.C1.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-0702.C1.001","url":null,"abstract":"I North America, Asia and Europe, the adult population is aging, and the prevention and treatment needs of this aging population are changing. In this Keynote address, Dr. Ratcliff reviews identified needs of the growing senior (adults +55 and older) population from selected research studies, examines implications for the changes in oral care practices in clinics, in home oral care and in home oral care products. Key issues to be examined include: The lack of medically measurable standards for oral health care (OHC) in many assisted care facilities, the apparent disparity in OHC among seniors as indicated by the prevalence of adult caries and DMFT scores in elderly patients, despite the recommendations of professional associations, the recommendation, prescription and use of fluoride treatments like pastes, varnishes and oral rinses with senior populations, is not consistent across senior populations receiving OHC, there is great variability in oral health literacy (OHL) among certain senior populations, yet the validity, feasibility and benefit of OHL instruments on intake have limited implementations, and seniors tend not to complete treatment plans. Quality audits of senior compliance with treatment plans can improve standards of OHC. We can conclude that OHC to seniors can be improved through better establishment of treatment standards, use of OHL instruments, quality audits and consistent use of high quality home oral care products to address the twin problems of adult caries and oral mucositis as well as lower the risk of broad systemic diseases among elderly populations.","PeriodicalId":90904,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral hygiene & health","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70291320","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":"Changing the Landscape of Learning in Dentistry","authors":"Peter J Murphy","doi":"10.4172/2332-0702.C1.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-0702.C1.002","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Stem cells are considered to be clonogenic, self-renewable and multipotent entities and thus can generate several differentiated cell types and play an important role in rebuilding tissues. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is fabricated from autologous blood and extensively used to promote soft and hard tissue healing. Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a biocompatible material with numerous clinical applications in endodontics such as pulp capping, pulpotomy, perforation repair, root-end fillings, and apexification. This study investigated effect of Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) and MTA on angiogenesis of dental pulp stem cells transferred to polymeric scaffolds.","PeriodicalId":90904,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral hygiene & health","volume":"04 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70291368","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":"Is there Association between Self-reported Dental visits, ToothBrushing, Fluoride use and Perceived Oral Health Status?","authors":"P. dePalma, Ibrahim Aa, C. Bambaei, Tessma Mk","doi":"10.4172/2332-0702.1000206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-0702.1000206","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Many studies have demonstrated the importance of oral health perceptions in predicting oral health behaviour. Despite the theoretical importance of this concept, the association between self-perceived oral health status and oral health practices has been given relatively little attention in Zimbabwe. The objective of this study was to examine the association between self-reported dental visit, tooth brushing, fluoride use and self-perceived oral health status. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted and the information was collected using self-administered anonymous structured questionnaire. The sample included high school students from a boarding school in Zimbabwe. The questionnaire includes items on socio-demographic variables, knowledge of oral health, oral health behaviour and self-perceived oral health status. Self-reported dental visit, tooth brushing and fluoride use were the outcome variables. Perceived health status and selected demographic and oral health variables were taken as explanatory variables. Perceived oral health status was reported as poor, good and excellent. Result: Multivariable logistic regression revealed that dental visit was associated with selfperceived status of the teeth [OR for excellent teeth=3.8 (95% CI, 1.3, 11.0, p=0.015)] and toothache [OR=2.6 (95% CI, 1.3, 5.2, p=0.005)]. Tooth brushing was positively associated with Age [OR=1.7 (95% CI, 1.1, 2.6, p=0.011)] and self-perceived status of the teeth [OR for excellent teeth=20.6 (95% CI, 2.3, 182.3, p=0.006)]. A significant positive association was observed between fluoride use and self-perceived status of the teeth [OR for excellent teeth = 14.3 (95% CI, 2.3, 89.2, p=0.004)] after controlling for age and fluoride knowledge. Conclusion: Students with good perceived status of teeth are more likely to have regular dental visit, tooth brushing and use fluorine.","PeriodicalId":90904,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral hygiene & health","volume":"4 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2332-0702.1000206","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70290610","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":"Micro-Implant Anchorage for Orthodontic Treatment of BialveolarProtrusion: A Case Report","authors":"D. Ps, Deepak Kg","doi":"10.4172/2332-0702.1000205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-0702.1000205","url":null,"abstract":"Conventional methods of reinforcing orthodontic anchorage have several disadvantages, including complicated appliance design and the need for exceptional patient cooperation. Recently, Kanomi introduced the use of titanium microscrews and miniscrews for orthodontic anchorage. This case report demonstrates the use of microscrews or mini-implants in a 15-year-old female patient having a convex profile and a Class I skeletal pattern with bialveolar protrusion. Brackets were bonded after extraction of upper and lower first premolar teeth and initial aligning and leveling of teeth was carried out in both the arches. The micro-implants (4 in number) were then inserted buccally in the interdental space between the second premolar and the first molar in both upper and lower arches. For the upper arch 8 mm long and for the lower arch 6 mm long micro-implants [diameter of 1.2 mm] (Dentos Co., Taegu City, Korea) were used. Then en-masse retraction of six anterior teeth was carried out in both upper and lower arches on rectangular 19 × 25 stainless steel archwires with soldered hooks between lateral incisors and canines in each quadrant. Light forces (200 g) were used by applying power chains from the soldered hooks to the microimplants in each quadrant for simultaneous upper and lower retraction It was observed that micro-implant treatment had many advantages: As it does not depend on patient compliance with extraoral appliances, produces an early profile improvement giving the patient even more incentive to cooperate, shortens treatment time by retracting the six anterior teeth simultaneously and provides absolute anchorage for orthodontic tooth movement.","PeriodicalId":90904,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral hygiene & health","volume":"2016 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70291064","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}
M. Yoneda, N. Suzuki, A. Fujimoto, A. Ishii, Keizo Yamada, Y. Masuo, T. Iwamoto, M. Haraga, C. Koga, H. Morita, Yoriteru Inoue, T. Hirofuji
{"title":"A Case of Oral Malodor: Improving the Motivation of Patients by Use ofBacterial Examination","authors":"M. Yoneda, N. Suzuki, A. Fujimoto, A. Ishii, Keizo Yamada, Y. Masuo, T. Iwamoto, M. Haraga, C. Koga, H. Morita, Yoriteru Inoue, T. Hirofuji","doi":"10.4172/2332-0702.1000203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-0702.1000203","url":null,"abstract":"Here, we report a case of oral malodor that was diagnosed by bacterial examination. The patient (a 32-year-old female) visited our breath clinic because a family member advised her to do so. Strong oral malodor was detected by several tests including an organoleptic test, a portable sulfide monitor, and gas chromatography. She noticed her oral malodor, but her motivation toward treatment was low. Even after explaining the cause of halitosis and the importance of oral hygiene, her motivation did not improve. So we applied a bacterial examination, and explained the results in detail. She understood how oral bacteria had caused the oral malodor, and she tried to do tooth brushing better. After a basic periodontal treatment, her oral condition improved and the number of periodontopathic bacteria reduced. She continued with careful tooth brushing even after the periodontal treatment, and her breath odor remarkably decreased. This case report indicates the usefulness of bacterial examination for motivating patients to improve their oral hygiene.","PeriodicalId":90904,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral hygiene & health","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70290722","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}
A. Karamifar, Danaie Sm, Motamedi Mhk, Mohammad Sadegh Nazari, M. Davari
{"title":"Craniofacial Structures in Short-statured Patients in Shiraz, Iran, 2009","authors":"A. Karamifar, Danaie Sm, Motamedi Mhk, Mohammad Sadegh Nazari, M. Davari","doi":"10.4172/2332-0702.1000204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-0702.1000204","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The aim of this research was to study the craniofacial structures in Short-Statured patients in Shiraz, 2009. \u0000Materials and Methods: The method of this study is descriptive. The case group consists of 178 (90 girls - 88 boys) Short-Statured patients who referred to Endocrinology Department of Shiraz Namazi Hospital and a private office to consult about short-stature and growth problems. Considering the skeletal age, they had been categorized as two solid groups, familial short statured (76 total: 38 girls, 38 boys), and un-familial short-statured consisting of other causes of short-stature (102 total: 52 girls, 50 boys). For craniofacial structural evaluation, 50 Short-statured patients (25 boys and 25 girls) were compared to two normal groups divided according to their malocclusion. 147 patients (74 girls, 73 boys) with normal growth but class II malocclusion as group 1, and group 2 of 184 patients (90 girls, 94 boys) with normal growth but class II malocclusion. \u0000Results: Evaluation of craniofacial indexes of short-statured patients indicated that the male short-statured patients have significantly shorter cranial base length and more convex profile (P<0.05) in compare with the group of normal growth and class 1 malocclusion. Comparing to normal class I, the female short-statured patients have significantly shorter cranial base length and have more convex profile and more vertical growth pattern (P<0.05). \u0000Conclusion: Evaluation of craniofacial indexes showed that short-statured patients have more convex profile and more vertical growth.","PeriodicalId":90904,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral hygiene & health","volume":"2016 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70290832","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":"Additive Manufacturing, Make Custom Porous Titanium Implant Possible","authors":"M. Awad","doi":"10.4172/2332-0702.1000E112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-0702.1000E112","url":null,"abstract":"By late 1969, a pioneer named Branemark defined the term of osseointegration as “a direct structural and functional connection between the living bone and the surface of a load carrying implant”. He inserted submerged titanium implants with a machined surface in the jawbone of dogs. The result between the bone integration with the surface of the titanium implant gave great fixation strength. This discovery led to the development of root-form endosseous dental implants which become the standard in dentistry in the last 30 years.","PeriodicalId":90904,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral hygiene & health","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2332-0702.1000E112","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70291264","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}