Prevention-5 th class Lect 1 Diet and dental caries The role diet and nutrition in the etiology and pathogenesis of caries may be viewed as systemic (nutrition) and local effect (diet) In general, the term diet refers to food and drink consumption (diaita ‘way of life’) while nutrition refers to a process by which living organisms physiologically absorb and metabolize food to ensure growth, ene...

We read with great interest the recent article in CHEST (August 2009) by Pobo et al 1 concerning dental brushing for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Since dental plaque can serve as a bacterial reservoir 2 that may cause VAP, oral care regimens that remove dental plaque could reduce the incidence of VAP. 3 Toothbrushes are generally regarded as the best tools for plaque remova...

Dental plaque is considered to be a major etiological factor in the development of periodontal disease. Accordingly, the elimination of supra- and sub-gingival plaque and calculus is the cornerstone of periodontal therapy. Dental calculus is mineralized plaque; because it is porous, it can absorb various toxic products that can damage the periodontal tissues. Hence, calculus should be accuratel...

Dental disease and psychiatric illness are among the most prevalent health problems in the Western world. While the dental needs of mentally ill people are similar in type to those in the general population (Markette et al, 1975) there is some evidence that patients suffering from mental illness are more vulnerable to dental neglect and poor oral health (Stiefel et al, 1990; Armstrong, 1994). S...

background: chlorhexidine (chx) as a gold standard chemical agent appears to be the most effective antimicrobial agent for reduction of both plaque and gingivitis. the aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of two concentrations of digluconate chlorhexidine (chx) solutions (0.12% and 0.20%) on gingival indices and the level of dental staining during 14 days. materials and methods: in thi...

AIM In dental trauma with severe periodontal tissue involvement, as dental avulsion and severe luxation, the splinting procedure requires the patient to maintain a scrupulous hygiene of the affected zone, so to allow an effective tissue healing. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a specific oral hygiene protocol in the treatment of patients with post-traumatic splinting, c...

BACKGROUND Only a few case reports and case series dealing with oral and dental health care are available in literature until now. The aim of the present pilot study was to determine the status of dental health in comparison to matched controls and to heighten the neurologists' and dentists' awareness of the oral aspects of the disease. METHODS 42 Huntington's disease (HD) participants were s...