485 Evaluation of Oral Hygiene Habits in a Portuguese Primary School Children Population
H. RodriguesAlinny Rodrigues LamasCarlos Antônio Álvares Soares RibeiroA TorresJosé RíosA de AraújoIdalina Maciel
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To test the null hypothesis that adding Listerine mouthrinse to the standard oral hygiene regimen has no added benefit for orthodontic patients in maintaining proper oral health.Patients within their first 6 months of orthodontic treatment were assigned either to the brushing + flossing (N = 25) or brushing + flossing + Listerine (N = 25) group. Initially, all of the participants received a prophylaxis and instructions on how to brush and floss. Measurements were recorded for the bleeding, gingival, and plaque indices (BI, MGI, and PI, respectively) that provided baseline values (T1). Subsequent measurements were taken at 3 months (T2) and 6 months (T3). Mean BI, MGI, and PI at T1, T2, and T3 were compared statistically between the groups using repeated measures analysis of variance. The significance level was set at P < or = .05.The response profiles for the BI, MGI, and PI over time were significantly different between the two groups. Patients who had Listerine in their daily oral hygiene regimen exhibited significantly lower scores for all three indices at T2 and T3 than the patients who only brushed and flossed.The hypothesis is rejected. This study shows that use of Listerine mouthrinse can reduce the amount of plaque and gingivitis in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Adding Listerine to the standard oral hygiene regimen may be beneficial for orthodontic patients in maintaining proper oral health, thus reducing the likelihood that white spot lesions and gingivitis will develop.
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Objective To evaluate the effects of three methods of habitual, bass and rolling stroke toothbrushing and dental floss in removing dental plaque to implement effectively oral health education among students. Methods Seventy - nine dental students at the fourth grade were divided into the bass . method group, the rolling stroke method group and the habitual method group. After toothbrushing, dental plaques in A, B, C and D four quadrants of each tooth and located in the surfaces of anterior teeth and posterior teeth were recorded, the effects of three methods in cleaning dental plaque were evaluated. After toothbrushing, dental floss was used in three groups, and the effect of dental floss in removing interdental plaque accumulation was evaluated. Results The rolling stroke method was better than the other two methods in cleaning dental plaque. There were no significant differences among three methods in cleaning dental plaques in A, B, C and D four quadrants. It was easier that dental plaques were removed from the surface of anterior teeth than from surface of posterior teeth. Dental floss was better in cleaning dental plaque in interproximal areas between the teeth. Conclusions The rolling stroke method is more effective method for cleaning dental plaque, more attention should be paid to the plaque control of posterior teeth, and the dental floss should be used in dental care practice.
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INTRODUCTIONPeriodontal disease is a bacterial infection that affects tissues that support the teeth and bacterialplaque is the primary cause of this disease. In the interdental spaces, periodontal disorders are more common as a result, removing plaque from these regions is critical. This can be managed by using various interdental cleaning aids such as dental floss, interdental brushes, and chemical agents such as mouth washes. Thus, the aim of our study is to assess the knowledge of other oral hygiene aids except brushing among medical and dental students in a Teaching hospital. This is a knowledge, attitude, and practices model of analyzing the knowledge of adjunctive oral hygiene aids performance and measures other than tooth brushing among medical and dental students. MATERIAL AND METHODSA Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) survey was designed for the present cross-sectional study which was conducted for a period of three months from July 2021 to September 2021 among a sample of 275 medical and dental undergraduates in a Teaching hospital. Pre-tested structured 22-item closed-ended questionnaire was given to each on survey tool and the link was passed to the participants. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS (version 21.0) software. RESULTSThe response rate for the present survey was 98.9% (272 participants). It was seen that, 29.78% participants reported that poor oral hygiene is the main cause of bleeding and 59.19 % believed that poor oral hygiene is responsible for bad breath. A total of 65.81% reported that most widely recommended interdental aid to be used is dental floss. On gender wise comparison, significant positive response (p< 0.05) was seen among females for items (2,6,11) as compared to males. On stream wise comparison, significant positive response (p< 0.05) was seen among dentists for items (16,17,20) as compared to medical students. CONCLUSIONThe study concluded that dental and medical students must be encouraged to be good role models in practicing as well as promoting oral health for their patients, families, friends and ultimately the society.
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Abstract – The purpose of the present study was to elucidate the relationship between the oral hygiene at the bridge pontic and the inflammatory changes in the adjacent mucosa. The study consisted of three 4‐wk periods with different hygienic measures: 1) no oral hygiene around and beneath the pontic, 2) thorough hygiene using toothbrush and toothpicks and 3) thorough hygiene using a toothbrush and dental floss every day. The amount of accumulated bacterial deposits on the pontic and the inflammation in the pontic area were estimated using quantitative microbiologic tests, and clinical and histologic examinations. When dental floss had been used the mucosa was healthy while it showed mild or moderate inflammation after the other experimental periods. There was a high correlation between the amount of mucosal exudate and the inflammation in the mucosa as measured by a modified Gingival Index, Daily use of dental floss resulted in a significantly lower number of microorganisms per mm 2 compared with the other hygienic measures, Histologic sections of the biopsies showed changes in form of parakeratosis with thinning or loss of stratum corneum. The investigations have demonstrated that insufficient oral hygiene is an important factor in the development of inEammatory changes in the oral mucosa beneath bridge pontics. Regular use of dental floss ought to be a, part of the oral hygiene regimen in patients wearing fixed bridges.
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Aim:Mechanical plaque control plays a substantial role in preventing periodontal diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the self-reported oral hygiene habits and periodontal status of dental patients in Turkey and to evaluate whether the data was consistent with the current periodontal status of the participants.
Methodology: The study group consisted of 104 patients in consultation with a faculty of dentistry in Turkey. Clinical measurements included probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), plaque index and bleeding on probing. A survey was conducted in order to learn participants’ oral hygiene habits and demographic data. Three groups of 0–3 mm, 4–6 mm, and ≥ 7 mm were assigned to all patients for PD and CAL values.
Results: A total of 33.6% of the participants brushed their teeth two or more times per day, and 33.7% brushed one time daily. The percentage of dental floss use was 11.5% and interproximal brushing was 7.7%. The percentage of the areas with 0–3 mm PD were 89.78%, and areas with 0–3 mm CAL were 86.61%. Areas with ≥ 7 mm PD and CAL were found to be very low (PD: 3.85%, CAL: 3.60%). The extent of dental plaque was 62.80% and bleeding on probing was 38.13% of the overall study population.
Conclusion: It is possible to say that oral care is insufficient in our study group. Also, poor oral hygiene and smoking are closely related to moderate and severe clinical attachment loss for the participants. Consequently, it is clear that more extensive researches need to be done across the country.
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The aim of this prospective cohort study was to examine whether oral hygiene knowledge, and the source of that knowledge, affect oral hygiene behavior in university students in Japan. An oral exam and questionnaire survey developed to evaluate oral hygiene knowledge, the source of that knowledge, and oral hygiene behavior, such as the frequency of tooth brushing and regular dental checkups and the use of dental floss, was conducted on university student volunteers. In total, 310 students with poor tooth brushing behavior (frequency of tooth brushing per day [≤ once]), 1,963 who did not use dental floss, and 1,882 who did not receive regular dental checkup during the past year were selected. Among these students, 50, 364, and 343 in each respective category were analyzed in over the 3-year study period (follow-up rates: 16.1%, 18.5%, and 18.2%, respectively). The odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for oral hygiene behavior were calculated based on oral hygiene knowledge and the source of that knowledge using logistic regression models. The results showed that dental clinics were the most common (> 50%) source of oral hygiene knowledge, and that a more frequent use of dental floss was significantly associated with dental clinics being a source of oral hygiene knowledge (OR, 4.11; 95%CI, 1.871-9.029; p < 0.001). In addition, a significant association was seen between dental clinics being a source of oral hygiene knowledge and more frequent regular dental checkups (OR, 13.626; 95%CI, 5.971-31.095; p < 0.001). These findings suggest the existence of a relationship between dental clinics being the most common source of oral hygiene knowledge and improved oral hygiene behavior in Japanese university students.
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The purpose of this article was to investigate the effect of personal awareness and attitudes, the dentist's role, oral hygiene habits, and fluoride use on total absence of caries in adults, using a case-control study, matched for sex and age with undergraduate students from two private Brazilian universities. Crude analysis using conditional logistic regression failed to show any effect for the related variables regarding fluoride use and oral hygiene habits (p > 0.20). Use of dental floss was the only exception in this set. It appeared as a risk factor, since individuals who stated not flossing presented a crude odds ratio (OR) of 0.70, or 0.73 when adjusted for regular visits to the dentist. The effect for regular visits to the dentist was that of a risk. Those with a history of caries presented a crude odds ratio of 1.55; after adjusting for dental floss use, the risk was slightly higher (OR = 1.67). Oral hygiene habits, contrary to the formulated hypothesis, did not display the expected protective effect. Likewise, fluoride use was not significantly associated with absence of caries. Individuals with a history of caries were used to visiting more professionals, confirming the formulated hypothesis for this variable. Nevertheless, it is still intriguing that some people fail to develop caries, even they report not practicing measures considered ideal for oral health.
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Abstract Objective To identify factors associated with increased gingival inflammation in adults with systemic sclerosis ( SS c, scleroderma). Methods In this cross‐sectional study, forty‐eight adults with SS c received assessment of gingival inflammation using Löe and Silness gingival index ( LSGI ), measurement of oral aperture and evaluation of manual dexterity to perform oral hygiene using the Toothbrushing Ability Test, as well as completion of an oral health‐related questionnaire. Results Three explanatory variables in the final multiple predictor models for the LSGI outcome were statistically significant – manual dexterity to perform oral hygiene, flossing in the evening and SS c subtype, with higher (i.e., worse) LSGI score among those with impaired manual dexterity, not flossing in the evening and diffuse form of SS c. In addition, posterior teeth had higher LSGI scores compared with that of the anterior teeth after adjusting for other variables. Conclusions Results suggest that dental health professionals take manual dexterity into consideration when educating patients with SS c to improve their oral hygiene and educate them on paying more attention on cleaning their posterior teeth and the importance of flossing in the evening – especially those who only floss once a day or less often.
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Effective removal of dental plaque is a key measure to prevent and control common oral diseases and to maintain the long-term effect of dental prostheses. The methods of oral plaque control are mainly depending on mechanical measures, including regular toothbrushing, interdental cleaning and oral irrigation. Toothbrushing is the most common and effective method for mechanical removal of dental plaque.How ever the effect of toothbrushing alone to remove dental plaque is limited. It is necessary to control the interdental plaque using tools such as dental floss and interdental brushes. Oral irrigation is an assistant method to improve oral hygiene. Toothbrushing combined with the use of oral irrigator can significantly improve the removal rate of dental plaque. The present article reviews the research progress of the mechanical plaque control methods and their application results.
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Objectives : The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between the removal of halitosis and use of oral hygiene devices. Methods : A self-reported questionnaire was filled out by 300 patients visiting to dental clinics in Gyeonggi-do from May to June, 2013. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics, oral health related characteristics, satisfaction of oral hygiene devices were measured. Results : Halitosis accounted for 11.0% in dental clinic visit. In order to remove halitosis, dental floss is the most satisfactory and effective method of all auxiliary oral hygiene devices. Conclusions : A variety of auxiliary oral hygiene devices are being sold and used to remove halitosis. It is important to choose the most effective oral hygiene devices to remove halitosis.
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