Periodontitis

Microorganisms invasion of the dental pulp as a sequel to dental caries,trauma,and operative dental procedures causes pupal infection and periapical diseases2-3 9-10 The aim of endodontic treatment is to eradicate bacteria from the root canal and prevent reinfection9 (the effectiveness of various Alexanda almyroudi) Endodontic treatment includes the cleansing of pulp tissue and bacteria from infected root canals. This is performed mechanically by files and supported by irrigation with…

questionnaire was designed which included gender, age, food habit, frequency of tea and sweet consumption, tobacco addiction and occurrence of diabetes. With the help of the survey, each factor and the occurrence of clinical symptoms like gingivitis and periodontitis were correlated. Rural and urban population follows different diets and use different types of dental health care products. e.g. in urban population toothpaste, tooth powder were observed while rural population mainly uses charcoal…

Abstract Aim: purpose of the study was to assess knowledge, Attitude, practice on brushing practices among transgenders residing in Chennai city. Background: Tooth brushing is the acts of scrubbing teeth with toothbrush equipped with toothpaste for effectively remove the plaque and calculus (Tartar). There are many techniques to clean the teeth and Gingiva (Gums). In order to improve breath and to keep the mouth clean it is advisable to brush twice daily, gentle flossing between the teeth…

Introduction One of the main reasons why the oral cavity plays a major role in early detection of disease/malignancy is the fact that the mucous membrane cells have a rapid turnover which is 3-7 days while that of the skin is around 28 days. This signifies to the early manifestations which can be detected by the dental practitioner, and thus probably might save the patient's life, or at least direct him towards proper treatment. Firstly, it is of significance to define three main terms as stated…

Constipation-Medium risk. Goal: Rigoberto will maintain regular bowel elimination through the use of medications and diet for the next 12 months AEB no need for fleet enemas or rectal suppositories. Rigoberto did not have any documented or reported constipation episode. He did not require any enemas, suppositories or manual impaction checks. EGD and Colonoscopy was not indicated. Diagnostic fecal occult blood test on 03-10-17 was negative. He has an active diagnosis of Constipation for what…

1. There are various ways in which gender influences injury rates. The books provided several major injuries that causes death. This includes poison, motor vehicle accidents, suicide, homicides, and falls. According to CDC (2011), men are twice more likely than women to die from poisons, which is the second leading unintentional injury death of all ages. Suicide is another way that gender influences injury rates. Women are more likely to attempt suicide compare to men, however, men are more…

abilities to carry out daily general hygiene, such as bathing and nail care, as well as oral hygiene. Poor oral health among the elderly causes the accumulation of dental plaque that is associated with an increased risk for developing gingivitis, periodontitis and caries, as well as other infections in the oral cavity (6,16). Of all these destructive effects, extensive tooth loss might have the most life-changing consequences. It is known that edentulousness compromises the ability to chew.…

Got milk? Hopefully so because osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease, affecting over 200 million people worldwide. It involves the loss of bone mass and mineral content which causes the bones to become fragile and brittle. This leads to a higher risk of fractures, or breaks and cracks, than in normal bone. Literally, the word “osteoporosis” translates to “porous bones,” and occurs when excessive bone is lost, inadequate bone is produced, or a combination of both. Living with…

Waterpik ADA Accepted WP-660 Aquarius Water Flosser Key features The Aquarius has all the features you'd expect from a leader in the water flossing space. It has 10 pressure settings, so you'll be able to choose exactly the right amount of water pressure. That's great for people who have never used a water flossing unit before. You can start light and easy. The unit comes with 7 flossing tips. There are 3 classic tips, 1 plaque seeker, 1 pik pocket, 1 orthodontic, and 1 toothbrush. This…

This paper explores multiple published articles that have reported results from research conducted case studies displaying the relationship between fluoride and oral health when discussing the fluoride concentration within a public water system. These articles, however, are quite similar in their findings, yet differ in the location the study was conducted in and age groups that were focused on. This paper examines Banóczy (2013), Peterson (2015), as well as O’Sullivan & O’Connell’s (2015)…