implication of maternal periodontal disease and C reactive protein on adverse pregnancy outcome

To determine the role of periodontal disease in the development of adverse pregnancy outcome including low birth weight, preterm labor and to measure abnormal C reactive protein and its impact on adverse pregnancy outcome. This was a case control study. Periodontal disease was considered as 3 mm in 33 or more teeth. Adverse pregnancy outcome [APO] was defined as a singleton preterm birth and low birth weight. All mothers were interviewed and examined for periodontal disease. A blood sample of 3 ml was taken for C reactive protein assessment at the time of examination. Data was entered and analyzed on SPSS windows version 17. There were 600mothers observed for periodontal disease and c reactive protein and adverse pregnancy outcome. The adverse pregnancy outcome [APO] included preterm labour and low birth weight 129[21.5%].The birth weight < 2500 gms [low birth weight] was twice more prone to develop APO due to Periodontal disease [PD] compared to controls with birth weight> 2500gms.The gestational age before 37weeks [preterm] was 4 times more common with PD compared to controls. Adverse pregnancy outcome is a possible complication of maternal periodontal disease

Implications of practices and perception on oral hygiene in patients attending a tertiary care hospital

The objective of the present study were to determine the oral hygiene practices and perceptions of patients attending Dr. Ishrat-ul- abad Institute of Oral health Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi Across-sectional questionnaire based survey was conducted during January to June 2011.A total of 1059 patients were interviewed from a structured questionnaire at Periodontology Department of Dr. Ishratul- Ebad Institute of Oral Health Sciences, DUHS, Karachi. All patients seeking dental care at Outpatients Department were examined and interviewed by Dentists and Periodontist. The dental examinations were conducted focusing the oral hygiene as per standard oral hygiene practices. The study participants were recruited by non probability convenience sampling. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information regarding practices and perception on oral hygiene. Data was recorded and analyzed using SPSS version 16. 1059 respondents consented for interview regarding oral hygiene practices and perception. Most of the patients 694 [65.5%] belonged to 18-25 years of age. Most of the patients seeking dental care were female 684 [64.6%]. The optimum oral hygiene practices and ideal perceptions 694 [65.5%] were found in age group 18-25 and were higher in females 684 [64.9%] at significant level of 5%. Oral health practices and perception vary based on age group and gender. The poor resources for dental care, common malpractices and the non availability of professional care were the main barriers in seeking optimum dental care

Pattern of tooth loss in the maxillary arch: a study conducted at Ishrat Ulibad instiute of Oral Health Sciences, Duhs Karachi

The aim of the study is to record the frequency and pattern of missing maxillary teeth in a sample population of Karchi, Pakistan. A total of 4000 patients were screened at Dr. Ishratul-Ibad Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Karachi. Out of the total, 3621 patients were selected for the study, Student's test was used to analyzed the data using SPSS 10. Total missing maxillary teeth were 2197 [60.6%] out of the total molars were 1119 [30.9%], premolars were 537 [14.8%], canine 156 [4.3%] and incisors 385 [10.6%].No significant difference was seen between male and female. The present cross sectional study formulates a base line data to depict the pattern of tooth loss and its frequency in our Pakistani population