COMPARISION OF COMMRCIALLY AVAILABLE ARCHWIRES WITH NORMAL DENTAL ARCH IN A GROUP OF SAUDI POPULATION
Hanaa
Elattar
Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University-affiliated to Umm Al-Qurra University
author
Alhanouf
Alsulami
Dental student at Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
author
Khawla
Alharbi
Dental studentat Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
author
Lames
Al-Yamani
Dental Student at Umm Al-Qurra University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
author
Lina
Gary
Dental Student at Umm Al- Qurra University
author
text
article
2020
eng
The dental arch varies among races, population, and individuals. The principal goal of orthodontic treatment is to maintain the stability and aesthetics of the arch. It is crucial to preserve the patient’s original arch form during orthodontic therapy otherwise the probability of relapse will increase. Objectives: To determine the average dental arch form and size for Saudi adults and compare it with commercially available archwires. Materials and methods: Dental casts of 126 Orthodontically untreated individuals with normal occlusion were obtained. For each model, the arch form was determined, the intermolar width, inter-canine width, molar depth and canine depth were measured using a digital caliper with 0.001-0.02 mm accuracy. Arch form template(Orthoform TM; 3M) was used and 9 commercially available preformed maxillary and mandibular Ni-Ti arch wires were scanned. Measurements obtained from casts were first compared between genders, then compared with those of preformed ready-made commercially available archwires to determine which archwire has the shape that fits most accurately to the predetermined Saudi measures. Results and Conclusion: The most common form was ovoid (48.4%) followed by square (30.2%) and tapered (21.4%). No significant difference existed between male and female regarding the arch form. Comparing arch-perimeters, no significant difference existed between both gender in intercanine width &depth as well as intermolar depth only the intermolar width showed significant difference at (P≥0.05). The most compatible archwire to the population’s upper dental arch was Ortho organizer oval arch form II. While Dentaurum, Tensic-ideal arch was the most compatible archwire to the lower dental arch.
Egyptian Dental Journal
The Egyptian Dental Association (EDA)
0070-9484
66
v.
Issue 3 - July (Orthodontics, Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)
no.
2020
1413
1421
https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/article_96613_0f525a4bfff89c594d604b10e03ca347.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/edj.2020.26162.1078
Biodentine Versus MTA as Pulpotomy Agents in Primary Molars: Clinical and Radiographic Study.
laila
el habashy
pediatric dental department Alexandria university
author
text
article
2020
eng
ABSTRACT Objective: to compare the clinical and radiographic success rate of” Biodentine” to that of “mineral trioxide aggregates” (MTA) when used as “pulpotomy agents” in primary molars of children. Study design: This split-mouth controlled randomized clinical study was performed on 10 healthy children age ranged from 2-6 years indicated for complete oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia, with at least two carious primary molar indicated for pulpotomy. A total of thirty primary molars were treated, teeth were randomly assigned into two groups: Group A “Biodentine” group and Group B “MTA” group. All teeth were restored with “stainless steel crowns”. Follow up was done after 6 and 12 months for clinical and radiographic assessment. Results: clinical success rate was 100% in both group after12 months follow up period. Both groups showed internal root resorption (IRR) either at 6 or 12 months follow up. In the “Biodentine” group four teeth out of 15 showed internal root resorption (IRR) in the whole period of the study. In the “MTA” group two teeth showed IRR in the whole period of study. The radiographic success rate of Biodentine to MTA was 73.3% and 86.6% respectively, with no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P=0.65). Conclusion: Using “Biodentine” and “MTA” as pulpotomy agent in primary teeth showed excellent clinical results. Radiographically, IRR was a finding in both groups. “Biodentine” showed more number of teeth with IRR but the difference was not statistically significant.
Egyptian Dental Journal
The Egyptian Dental Association (EDA)
0070-9484
66
v.
Issue 3 - July (Orthodontics, Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)
no.
2020
1423
1434
https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/article_96614_5f8d4be8c2857e0344ca0c6a2f47c5bc.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/edj.2020.26182.1079
Evaluation of Comprehensive Dental Treatment under General Anesthesia in Healthy and Disabled Children. (Retrospective Study)
Rania
Nasr
Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
author
Shady A.
Moussa
Lecturer and Consultant in Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Zagazig University, Egypt. (PHCC, Qatar)
author
text
article
2020
eng
Background: Children with extensive dental problems and unable to cooperate, their dental treatment has to be completed with general anesthesia (G.A.). Differences in dental treatment under G.A. in healthy and disabled children are rarely reported. Purpose: This retrospective study evaluates and compares the different treatment modalities performed under G.A. in pediatric dental patients (healthy and disabled children). Subjects & Methods: Pediatric Dentistry, King Saud Hospital, Patients’ records under 15yrs treated under GA, between Sept 08–Dec 13, were retrospectively reviewed and divided into two Groups : (Group ß) Special-health care needs, (Group π) Healthy but extremely uncooperative, both groups with substantial dental needs. Comprehensive treatment under GA provided using modalities of simple filling, crowns, pulp therapy, fissure sealant and extraction were statistically analyzed and compared between ß & π using t-test. Results: 756 patients treated under G.A, (π) 641 and (ß) 115. With insignificant differences in ages, sex & total number of treated teeth in both groups, p>0.001. 59% of π and 40.9% of ß (< 6yrs) had significant differences in treatment modalities, with P0.05. Conclusions: Underlying medical or mental conditions may influence dental condition and treatment modality provided.
Egyptian Dental Journal
The Egyptian Dental Association (EDA)
0070-9484
66
v.
Issue 3 - July (Orthodontics, Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)
no.
2020
1435
1444
https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/article_96616_633cb45373c0c2ef2251e50bd155f83c.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/edj.2020.26830.1095
Orthodontic-related posts on social media during COVID-19 epidemic
Reem
Alansari
King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
author
text
article
2020
eng
Objectives: To better understand people’s orthodontic-related experiences, attitudes, and behaviors during the COVID-19 epidemic through their orthodontic-related social media posts. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Multiple social media platforms were searched for orthodontic-related posts during March and April of 2020. Patterns were analyzed, coded, and categorized using qualitative thematic analysis. Results: Social media posts revealed multiple themes that revolved around orthodontic treatment side effects, existing and future treatment, negative and positive perceptions of providers, and worrying about multiple aspects of the COVID-19 epidemic. Conclusion: Patients generally prioritize personal and public health and accept orthodontic treatment delays provided they are reassured, and properly supported and educated. Social media platforms may provide an effective method for patients to voice their experiences and reach out to their practitioners during times of pandemics and they may be effective methods for practitioners to reach out to their existing patients and prospective patients.
Egyptian Dental Journal
The Egyptian Dental Association (EDA)
0070-9484
66
v.
Issue 3 - July (Orthodontics, Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)
no.
2020
1445
1450
https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/article_96617_b359dcfc0a56522b23bd028a638f4575.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/edj.2020.28914.1116
Measuring Oral Health Literacy for Nurses and Dental Assistants
Dania
Sabbahi
Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
author
text
article
2020
eng
Objectives: to measure and compare level of oral health literacy (OHL), dental knowledge (DK) for dental assistants (DA) and nurses (MN) working at the King Abdulaziz University Medical and Dental Hospitals (KAUH and UDH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods: This study was conducted using a convenient sample. Participants were asked to fill-out a questionnaire about demographic data, oral health behavior, and dental services usage and to complete a previously validated DK test and Oral Health Literacy Instrument (OHLI). Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. Bivariate non-parametric tests followed by logistic regression were used to analyze the data (α=0.05). Results: Forty-eight MN and 58 DA participated in this study with a mean age of 35 8.7 years. The majority of the participants were female (81%), non-Saudi (77%), and had college/university education or higher (90%). The mean OHLI and DK test scores for the DA were significantly higher than MN (p<0.001). DK test score was the only statistically significant predictor for the OHLI level at the multivariate level, as it whipped the association of the participants’ group (DA/MN), after controlling for the demographic variables. Conclusion: This study sheds the light on the DK and OHL inadequacy among some of the MN at KAUH. More effort should be directed towards educating medical personnel about oral health by incorporating oral health-related materials in their curriculum and continuing education courses.
Egyptian Dental Journal
The Egyptian Dental Association (EDA)
0070-9484
66
v.
Issue 3 - July (Orthodontics, Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)
no.
2020
1451
1460
https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/article_96619_18c316194924bc35aea74118a7d9dba0.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/edj.2020.29427.1121
CORRELATION BETWEEN ROOT RESORPTION AND FAST ORTHODONTIC RETRACTION WITH CORTICOTOMY: A PILOT STUDY DONE BY USING CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Hanadi
Sabban
ALHadawi St
author
text
article
2020
eng
Background and Objectives: External root resorption is one of the dentist concerns with the fast retraction method of orthodontic treatment. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is commonly used in the detection and evaluation of teeth changes associated with various orthodontic treatments. This is a pilot study to investigate the severity and possibility of internal and external root resorption for orthodontic patients who undertook fast anterior teeth retraction using corticotomy. Material and methods: Eleven patients’ radiographic records extracted from CBCT archive for patients who received fast retraction teeth movements by corticotomy. CBCT scans before and after treatment were interpreted the presence and amount of external and internal root resorption for all teeth. All of the statistical analyses were conducted using STATA Version 13.0 (StataCorp, College Station, Texas, USA). Results: Only external root resorption was statistically significant and detected for those patients who received accelerating orthodontic treatment. The amount of root resorption ranged from 1 mm to 3 mm. In specific, some participants had 1 mm others 1-2 mm and the rest had 3 mm. anterior teeth were more affected than premolars. Conclusion: CBCT scan should be considered to follow up cases with fast retraction orthodontic treatment because there is a high chance of external root resorption.
Egyptian Dental Journal
The Egyptian Dental Association (EDA)
0070-9484
66
v.
Issue 3 - July (Orthodontics, Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)
no.
2020
1461
1469
https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/article_96620_87cdf9555cc26a32611028abeb2a9b48.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/edj.2020.29619.1124
PREVALENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SELECTED DENTAL ANOMALIES IN NAJRAN CITY OF SAUDI ARABIA
Ahmed
Alassiry
preventive department ,faculty of Dentistry ,Najran University (Najran ,KSA)
author
text
article
2020
eng
Background: Dental anomalies are significant deviation in the anatomy, morphology, number, dimension and eruption pattern of teeth. Their effects can range from being negligible to having extreme consequences on the stomatognathic system. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence, gender and arch distribution of selected dental anomalies in the population of Najran city of Saudi Arabia. It also aims to compare the dental anomalies in Najran population with the other population of Saudi Arabia and other parts of world. Material and Methods: The study sample included 572 patients (196 male and 376 females) between the ages of 8 – 34 years, who visited the orthodontic department in dental college clinic of Najran university and Najran University hospital in the year 2019. The data was collected through clinical examination, dental cast evaluation and digital panoramic radiographic assessment. Seven dental anomalies including hypodontia, impaction (excluding third molars), supernumerary teeth, peg shaped laterals, hypercementosis, taurodontism and transposition were evaluated in the study. Results: The most prevalent dental anomaly was found to be transposition (29.4%) followed by impaction (23.4%), hypodontia (21.2%), peg shaped lateral incisor (8.4%) and hypercementosis (3.1%). Only hypodontia showed statistically significant difference between males and females. Taurodontism and supernumerary teeth were the least prevalent anomaly at 1.4%. Conclusion: Results of the study provide insights into the prevalence of dental anomalies in Najran population of Saudi Arabia. This data can be useful both epidemiologically and clinically to combat the problem of dental anomaly.
Egyptian Dental Journal
The Egyptian Dental Association (EDA)
0070-9484
66
v.
Issue 3 - July (Orthodontics, Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)
no.
2020
1471
1482
https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/article_96621_933754110f0ee5ad4b7ff87ccdbf6bad.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/edj.2020.31399.1133