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National d'Hygiène Publique a noté des concentrations en fluorures dans l'eau de consommation supérieures à 1,5 mg/l, valeur guide indiquée par l'OMS. La présence de fluor dans l'eau peut influencer l'état bucco-dentaire des populations. Le risque majeur est la fluorose dentaire. L'objectif de ce travail était d'évaluer l'état bucco-dentaire des enfants d'âge scolaire de la ville de Boguédia. Méthodes : Il s'est agi d'une enquête transversale à visée descriptive qui s'est déroulée à Boguédia dans le département d'Issia région du haut Sassandra. L'évaluation a concerné l'état bucco-dentaire des enfants d'âge scolaire. Les deux sexes étaient représentés à des pourcentages sensiblement proches ; 49,4% de filles et 50,4% de garçons. Presque tous les sujets examinés (98,5%) n'avaient jamais eu recours aux soins bucco-dentaires. La majorité n'avait jamais eu mal aux dents. La qualité du brossage était mauvaise chez tous les élèves (91,3%). La moitié des élèves avaient une hygiène buccodentaire insuffisante (49,9%). La majorité 78,5% présentait une gingivite. La prévalence de la carie était faible (27,6%). La prévalence de fluorose dentaire a été estimée à 41,8% avec en moyenne 4 dents atteintes. Conclusion : Les résultats obtenus ont montré une prévalence élevée de la fluorose dentaire. Ceci a pour conséquence des modifications de l'état de l'émail dentaire. Si, par le passé, en odontologie l'accent était mis sur la douleur, de nos jours, l'esthétique constitue une préoccupation majeure des populations. Cette étude jette les bases d'une recherche plus poussée sur la problématique de la fluorose en Côte d'Ivoire.
Introduction: In the city of Boguedia, the National Institute of Public Hygiene has noted fluoride concentrations in drinking water above 1.5 mg/l, the guide value indicated by the WHO. The presence of fluoride in water can influence the oral condition of populations. The major risk is dental fluorosis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the oral status of school children in the city of Boguedia. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional survey that took place in Boguédia in the department of Issia, Upper Sassandra region. The evaluation concerned the oral status of school children. Both sexes were represented in similar percentages: 49.4% of girls and 50.4% of boys. Almost all of the subjects examined (98.5%) had never used oral health care. The majority had never had a toothache. The quality of brushing was poor in all students (91.3%). Half of the students had poor oral hygiene (49.9%). The majority 78.5% had gingivitis. The prevalence of caries was low (27.6%). The prevalence of dental fluorosis was estimated at 41.8% with an average of 4 affected teeth. Conclusion: The results obtained showed a high prevalence of dental fluorosis. This results in changes in the condition of the dental enamel. If in the past, in dentistry, the emphasis was put on pain, nowadays, aesthetics constitutes a major concern of the populations. This study lays the foundation for further research on the problem of fluorosis in Côte d'Ivoire
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Oral HealthABSTRACT
Aim: Evaluation of parents’ knowledge about oral health in primary schools of the National Guard, Riyadh. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in King Abdullaziz Iskan City. Parents of 257 school children, who completed a self-administrated questionnaire, were involved in this study. Results: It was revealed that there was a lack of knowledge and awareness of the importance of fluoride, regular dental visit, and plaque. In contrast, good knowledge about brushing and the relation between oral health and general health was observed. Also, a mother with a high level of education has knowledge better than mothers who have a low level. In addition, the families with higher income have more knowledge especially about fluoride and dental visits. Conclusion: Parents’ knowledge about the importance of oral health needs to be improved because children mostly gain knowledge about oral health and hygiene from their parents and then start establishing their habits. Coordinated efforts by dentists and other health professionals are required to impart dental health education about oral health and preventive care among parents.
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Prevalence rate of congenital cleft lip and palate is different among countries, approximately 0.87-1.03 per 1000 live births. Several studies conducted in our country showed 1 per 1314 live births in 2005 ( Ariuntuul.G et al.), 1 per 1072 live births in 2012 (Ayanga et al.). According to the published review, children with cleft lip and palate are more prone to dental caries compared to the healthy group. The loss of oral physiological function such as eating, breathing, chewing eventually results loss of oral self-cleansing process in children with cleft lip and palate. Aim:To evaluate the oral status in children with cleft lip and palate. Our cross sectional study included 70 children with a congenital cleft lip and palate, aged 2-16 years, who admitted to the Department of Maxillofacial surgery, National Center of Maternal and Child Health. All participants had an oral examination performed by one dentist in a dental office, used only single-use instruments. Incidence of dental caries was determined by WHO method, bleeding from gum and gingivitis was reported along with the CPI, oral hygiene status was determined by the Green Vermillion index. 59% of participants were girls and 41% were boys. Prevalence rate of dental caries in children with cleft lip and palate was 100% during each occlusion period, but intensity of the dental caries was 10.2±4.8 cs/t (SN) in a primary bite, 9.1±3.9 in a mixed bite and 7.7±2.7 in a permanent bite period, respectively. Incidence of gingivitis was 100% in a primary bite period. Prevalence rate of dental caries was 100% among 2-16 year-old children with congenital cleft lip and palate. Dental caries intensity rate among children with congenital cleft lip and palate was significantly higher (6.5) compared to the WHO’ s dental caries intensity rate. Compared to healthy children, incidence of gingivitis was higher, and oral hygiene status was poorer in children with congenital cleft lip and palate, which could have increased the risk of periodontitis and dental caries among these children.
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Prevalence rate of congenital cleft lip and palate is different among countries, approximately 0.87-1.03 per 1000 live births. Several studies conducted in our country showed 1 per 1314 live births in 2005 ( Ariuntuul.G et al.), 1 per 1072 live births in 2012 (Ayanga et al.). According to the published review, children with cleft lip and palate are more prone to dental caries compared to the healthy group. The loss of oral physiological function such as eating, breathing, chewing eventually results loss of oral self-cleansing process in children with cleft lip and palate. Aim:To evaluate the oral status in children with cleft lip and palate. Our cross sectional study included 70 children with a congenital cleft lip and palate, aged 2-16 years, who admitted to the Department of Maxillofacial surgery, National Center of Maternal and Child Health. All participants had an oral examination performed by one dentist in a dental office, used only single-use instruments. Incidence of dental caries was determined by WHO method, bleeding from gum and gingivitis was reported along with the CPI, oral hygiene status was determined by the Green Vermillion index. 59% of participants were girls and 41% were boys. Prevalence rate of dental caries in children with cleft lip and palate was 100% during each occlusion period, but intensity of the dental caries was 10.2±4.8 cs/t (SN) in a primary bite, 9.1±3.9 in a mixed bite and 7.7±2.7 in a permanent bite period, respectively. Incidence of gingivitis was 100% in a primary bite period. Prevalence rate of dental caries was 100% among 2-16 year-old children with congenital cleft lip and palate. Dental caries intensity rate among children with congenital cleft lip and palate was significantly higher (6.5) compared to the WHO’ s dental caries intensity rate. Compared to healthy children, incidence of gingivitis was higher, and oral hygiene status was poorer in children with congenital cleft lip and palate, which could have increased the risk of periodontitis and dental caries among these children.