Relief of dental hypersensitivity with the use of sodium fluoride gel and an antihypersensitivity tooth paste separately or in combination

Evaluation of effects of a single application of sodium fluoride gel, use of a desensitizing tooth pastes alone or in combination, was the aim of this study. Sixty, very cooperative patients with generalize sensitivity of unknown origin were selected and divided into three groups of twenty each. First group was given a single application of sodium fluoride gel [Septodont]. Second group was advised Humdard Peelu tooth paste. While the third group was given the same tooth paste after an application of fluoride gel. All the patients were assessed the next day, after one week, six week and six months time. The statement of the patient was only criterian considered for the effectiveness of the treatment to compile the results. An immediate relief of symptoms was observed for the 1[st] and 3[rd] groups. While the 2[nd] group got benefit after a week time. The 2[nd] and 3[rd] group enjoyed a long lasting benefit, while some among the 1[st] group needed retreatment. Sodium fluoride gel application followed by regular use of Humdard Peelu tooth paste may be recommended to get long term relief from the dentinal hypersensitivity

DMFT and Peridontal status of girls from some private schools of Multan

Dental caries and the gingival problems are still two of major chronic diseases of oral cavity. Periodic evaluation of the two is necessary for calculating their incidence to evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing preventive programs and to plan further for eradication of these problems. This study was aimed to assess the DMFT and periodontal problems of 12-15 years old girls from posh area schools. Relationship of the brushing habits, the meal frequency and the socioeconomic factors to the above two problems had to be established. Four hundred thirteen [413] girls students of 12 to 15 years of age attending private schools were examined in daylight with the help of a dental mirror and a blunt probe. A Performa was used to enter the findings of oral diseases, socio-economic status, brushing habit and food habits etc. Average DMFT score of 413 participants was 1.25. The students from middle class and rich class had a score of 0.89 and 1.35 respectively. Those who brushed once and twice had DMFT scores of 0.95 and 1.44 respectively. Girls having meal two times had 1.37 score, while those having three time meals had 1.20 score. Average involvement of 3.25 Sixant was observed.[Middle class 3.17 while rich class 3.33]. 52.12% participants had zero DMFT. While only 16.92% had zero periodontal problem. The results of DMFT scores are not much different from other international studies. Same is the case of periodontal problems but the two problems do exist and need a care. The results also show that the DMFT is not dependent upon the brushing one performs and the meals one takes but it is the proper brushing and the type of meals which are important. There is still a need for conducting comprehensive oral hygiene awareness programs and provision of skilled services for prevention and interception of oral diseases

Effect of single application of sodium fluoride gel to the hypersensitivity of teeth

Dental hypersensitivity is a worldwide problem that involves almost every body at some stage of life. Periodontal problems, attritions, abrasions, erosions of dental necks and dental treatment procedures etc. are the major causes of the dental hypersensitivity. Different modalities have been and are being used to reduce the discomfort of the patients. Nowadays a number of toothpastes are available for reduction of the problem with variable results. The problem if reduced is reduced at a slow speed with this toothpaste. A prompt relief is a genuine demand of the patient. Anything, which is simple to use, and effective immediately, is the need of day. Present study was designed to calculate the efficacy of Sodium Fluoride [NaF] gel in relieving dental hypersensitivity of different origins. 184 patients coming with a complaint of general dental hypersensitivity due to [1] Gingivitis/ Calculus [2] Periodontal Therapies [3] Abrasions and Erosions etc. were included. In this study NaF gel was applied all around, all of the teeth with the help of disposable syringe. Patients were recalled the next day, after one week, two week, and 4 week time. The relief of symptoms was assessed by the patient's verbal response. There was a prompt relief of symptoms in all of patients. 75% of the patients felt good relief [75 -100% reduction] of discomfort after 4 weeks time. 17% of patients had moderate relief [50-75% reduction] after 4 weeks while only 7% had poor relief [less than 50%]. The results were analyzed by t-test and Carl Pearson coefficient of correlation tests. Application of NaF gel might be a good single application agent for relief of dental hypersensitivity. Toothpastes may be used in conjunction with NaF gel application

Caries and periodontal status of students from two posh area Boys schools of Multan

Caries and periodontal status of 12-15 years old students in relation to the brushing habits, food habits and income was calculated in this study. The objectives of this study include: 1. Finding prevalence of carious, filled and lost teeth and the severity of the gum diseases in 12-15 years old students of upper class families. 2. Co-relate these problems with the socioeconomic status, frequency of meals and the brushing habits. Twelve to fifteen years old male students of two posh schools, were selected and examined in the daylight with mouth minor and a blunt probs during the period not extending from August 2006 to August 2007. Findings were recorded on a Performa, which was already completed by the volunteers for their personal data. The average DMFT of the 304 subjects was 1.171 while average involvements of gums were 4.05 sexants. 53.3% of the participants had zero DMFT while only 7.2% had healthy gums. More frequent brushing had a negative effect both to DMFT and periodontal involvements. Better socioeconomic status and less frequent meals had positive effect to the DMFT score and gum involvement. It is strongly felt that the people need a better dental education program at govt. level. The brushing methodology has to be taught more effectively

Oral health status; very low income strata of population

Oral health, although an important aspect of the general health, unfortunately is an ignored aspect, by almost all population strata. Poverty, lack of education and lack of public awareness programs add to the dilemma. Evaluation of the oral health, tooth cleaning devices and at the top, awareness about such devices, among the most ignored and deprived group of population. The evaluation of oral hygiene of the poor railway coolies, was the objective of this study. A very simple proforma in Urdu was designed. It included some questions about personal data, tooth cleaning habits, the devices used for the purpose and the reasons for not using the tooth brush. DMFT and the periodontal conditions were then noted in the same proforma. About 120 coolies agreed to participate in the study. Examination was made in day light with a mirror and a blunt probe. The age varied from 15-60 years. There was about 100% periodontal involvements, while DMFT increased with age [0.75 to 12.5]. About 49.5% used brush, 41.5% miswak, 5.3% tooth powder, while 3.5% did not use any of these. Tooth brush users had least DMFT while powder users had the maximum. Of the non brush users 50.9% of people could not buy brush, 33.9% did not like it while 15.09% were ignorant of it. Poverty, illiteracy and lack of dental awareness are the major causes of dental / periodontal problems. The tooth brushing techniques must be taught to the public