[Prevalence of body dysmorphia and psychological disorders relatives in rhinoplasty volunteer]

Body dysmorphia [BDD] is a psychiatric illness experienced by up to 20% of patients requesting cosmetic surgery. BDD should be searched out and recognized by the plastic surgeon. This study aimed todetermine the prevalence of Prevalence of body dysmorphia and psychological disorders relatives in cosmetic rhinoplasty volunteer. In the cross-sectional study first 400 patients who referred for treatment to a clinic surgery in Hamedan city in 2009 were selected by convenience sampling and clinical interview with criteria DSM-IV to assess BDD. In the next phase, patients with body dysmorphia were assessed with MMPI questionnaire and clinical interview to identify otherrelative mental disorders. Data analyzed were descriptive statistical. 21 patients had body dysmorphia disorder whose mean and standard deviation of MMPI questionnaire were hypochondrias is 6.14[3.32], Depression 9.85[4.30], hysteria 12.28[3.45], antisocial 9[4], paranoia 5.33[2.31], Psychatseni 9.57[4.33], schizophrenia 9[5] and hypomania 5.66[3.16]. Body dysmorphia is a psychiatric illness experienced by cosmetic surgery and necessary appropriate consultation and intervention

[Influence of the baseline concentration of fluoride in saliva and salivary pH level on dmft index in 5-year-old children residing in Hamadan]

Fluoride is the most important mineral in the prevention of tooth caries. This study evaluated the relationship between salivary pH levels, fluoride baseline concentration in saliva and dmft index in 5-year-old children attending kindergartens in Hamadan, during 2004. A total of 200 children [100 male and 100 female], 5 years of age were selected for this cross sectional study. The dmft indices were determined through examination of all subjects using a dental mirror and explorer under natural light. 100 children [50 male and 50 female] were divided into 2 groups: dmft>l and dmft<1 which constituted the case and control groups, respectively. Approximately 1-3 ml unstimulated saliva was collected from each subject and fluoride concentration was measured in ppm using a fluoride ion selective electrode. The pH of all samples were assessed by a pH meter. The data were analyzed using T-test. Fluoride concentration and salivary pH levels were 0.0113 +/- 0.007 ppm and 6.74 +/- 0.28 in the case group and 0.0321 +/- 0.011 ppm and 6.53 +/- 0.44 in the control group, respectively. A statistically significant relationship was observed between the baseline fluoride and pH levels of saliva and dmft indices. According to these results an appropriate concentration of fluoride in the saliva and an increased pH can reduce the dmft index in children