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Background: The present study aimed to assess the oral health knowledge, attitude and practices of tribal schoolchildren of Gujarat, India. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 693 tribal schoolchildren were surveyed using a self-administered, structured questionnaire. Children were grouped by age into 3 groups - 1 (3-5 years), 2 (6-9 years) and 3 (10-13 years). Analysis of Variance, Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlation and linear regression analysis were used to assess the relationship between oral health knowledge-attitude (KA) scores and practice (P). Results: KA and P scores were highest for Group 2, followed by Group 3. The differences between scores of Groups 1 and 2, and Groups 1 and 3 were of statistical significance (P < 0.05). Pearson correlations between KA and P scores of study population and each study groups were positive indicating P increased with increase in KA. Linear relationship is seen between KA and P, indicating that oral health knowledge and attitude is a significant variable to predict oral health practices (P < 0.001). Conclusions: The study concluded that there were deficiencies in the tribal children’s knowledge and attitude towards oral health and oral health practices. However, all knowledge was not always converted into practice. [Rajal P NJIRM 2016; 7(5):64-68]
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Magnetic force is an essential ingredient of nature. The electron and the atom are the smallest magnets. The magnetic moment of the atom is caused by its own spin or by orbital motion of its electrons. Magnets have been used in the dentistry for many years, most commonly to aid in the retention of dentures and over dentures as well as obturators. In orthodontics, they have been used for treatment of unerupted teeth, for tooth movement along arch wire, for expansion, fixed retention, in correction of anterior open bite and in functional appliances.
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Aim: To determine the fluoride concentration in drinking water of villages in Sarada tehsil of Udaipur district, Rajasthan and estimate the prevalence of dental caries in relation with different fluoride levels in drinking water among school going children of 6-12 years age group of the same. Material & Methods: Dental caries for permanent teeth as well as primary teeth was recorded using WHO (1997) in school children of selected villages. The drinking water samples of all the selected villages were collected in polyethylene bottles and the fluoride content of these samples was determined by fluoride ion selective method using Orion microprocessor analyser. Results: The overall prevalence of dental caries in permanent dentition was found to be 81.35% while in primary dentition it was 65.97%. As the water fluoride level increased, there was a decrease in mean dmft scores. There was a significantly very strong positive correlation between water fluoride level and caries experience in permanent dentition and a significantly very strong negative correlation between water fluoride level and caries experience in primary dentition. Conclusion: The study demonstrates the relation between dental caries in primary and permanent teeth with fluoride levels in drinking water. Thus, neither more nor less but optimum amount of fluoride in drinking water is essential for maintaining good oral health and caries free mouth of a child.
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Objective and Background: Povidone-iodine might constitute a valuable adjunct to current periodontal therapy because of its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, low potential for developing resistance and adverse reactions, wide availability, ease of use, and low financial cost.The present study was performed to assess the clinical outcome of irrigation using 10% Povidone Iodine in periodontitis patients.Material and Methods: 10 patients (age range 35-65 years) with moderate to severe periodontitis on the basis of clinical parameters were selected.4 quadrants were randomly divided according to mode of treatment- 1st quadrant- scaling and root planing + subgingival irrigation with 10% Povidone iodine, 2ndquadrant - scaling and root planing, 3rd quadrant -subgingival irrigation with 10% Povidone iodine. 4th quadrant - no treatment, The Clinical variables were determined at baseline and 4 weeks post- treatment Results: The results showed a mean reduction of pocket depth of 1.98mm, change in the plaque index and gingival index from 2.22±0.3 to 1.22 ±0.2 and 2.2 ±0.2 to 1.1±0.4 respectively in the group treated with povidone iodine along with scaling and root planing which was highly significant. Conclusion: This study demonstrates positive effect of the subgingival irrigations with 10% povidone iodine in cases of severe chronic periodontitis. However, subgingival irrigation with PVP-iodine without concomitant mechanical debridement might not vary clinical variables.
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Bleeding is a common sequela of oral and periodontal surgery. Generally, bleeding is self-limiting. Following traumatic injury or surgical procedures, hemorrhage can range from a minor leakage or oozing at the site, to extensive bleeding leading to complete exsanguinations. Significant postsurgical hemorrhage following periodontal surgery is uncommon due to the primary closure of the soft tissues. This case report describes the unique formation of a "liver clot" or "currant jelly clot" following periodontal flap surgery. The likelihood of this may be attributed to many factors, like infection, intrinsic trauma, presence of foreign bodies like splinter of bone, a fleck of enamel, or a piece of dental restorative dressing material that may cause repeated, delayed organization of blood coagulum.