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2005 | August | Volume 6 | Issue 3

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Aaron R. Biesbrock, Robert D. Bartizek, Samer A. Bsoul, Geza T. Terezhalmy

Plaque Removal Efficacy of a Prototype Manual Toothbrush versus an ADA Reference Manual Toothbrush with and without Dental Floss

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:13] [Pages No:1 - 13]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-1  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Objective

The objective of this study was to compare the plaque removal efficacy of a prototype manual Deep Clean toothbrush versus an American Dental Association (ADA) manual toothbrush and the ADA manual toothbrush in conjunction with floss.

Methods

This study was a randomized, examiner-blind, six-period cross-over, single-center study conducted in 60 adult subjects that examined plaque removal with a prototype Deep Clean manual toothbrush, an ADA reference manual toothbrush, and an ADA reference manual toothbrush followed by floss. During the course of this study, subjects used each treatment two times. Plaque was scored before and after brushing using the Rustogi Modification of the Navy Plaque Index. A mixed model analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) for a crossover design with baseline plaque score as the covariate was applied to the baseline minus one-minute post-brushing differences in average whole-mouth plaque scores. Supplemental analyses were also performed using the ANCOVA model separately for average gingival margin scores and for average interproximal scores, using the appropriate baseline score as the covariate. All comparisons were two-sided at the 0.05 level of significance.

Results

The prototype Deep Clean manual toothbrush delivered an adjusted (via ANCOVA) mean difference between baseline and post-brushing plaque scores of 0.245, while the ADA manual toothbrush plus floss delivered an adjusted mean difference of 0.207 versus 0.196 for the ADA manual toothbrush alone. The prototype Deep Clean manual toothbrush demonstrated a statistically significantly greater reduction in plaque than the ADA manual toothbrush plus floss (p<0.001), which in turn had a statistically significantly greater reduction in plaque than the ADA manual toothbrush alone (p<0.001). The prototype Deep Clean manual toothbrush group had, on average, 25.2% and 18.3% greater plaque removal scores than the ADA manual toothbrush alone and the ADA manual toothbrush plus floss groups, respectively. Results for the interproximal and gingival margin regions also demonstrated statistically significantly (p<0.001) greater plaque removal for the prototype Deep Clean manual toothbrush group relative to the other groups.

Conclusions

The prototype manual Deep Clean toothbrush was found to deliver greater plaque removal by 25.2% and 18.3% compared to the control manual toothbrush group (ADA reference manual toothbrush) and ADA manual toothbrush plus floss group.

Citation

Terézhalmy GT, Bsoul SA, Bartizek RD, Biesbrock AR. Plaque Removal Efficacy of a Prototype Manual Toothbrush versus an ADA Reference Manual Toothbrush with and without Dental Floss. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:001-013.

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Fouad Saad Sakanam

Influence of Zinc-Oxide Eugenol, Formocresol, and Ferric Sulfate on Bond Stength of Dentin Adhesives to Primary Teeth

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:8] [Pages No:14 - 21]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-14  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Citation

Salama FS. Influence of Zinc-Oxide Eugenol, Formocresol, and Ferric Sulfate on Bond Strength of Dentin Adhesives to Primary Teeth. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:014-021.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Youssef S. Abou-Atme, Marcello Melis, Khalid H. Zawawi

Pressure Pain Threshold of the Lateral Pterygoid Muscles in TMD Patients and Controls

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:8] [Pages No:22 - 29]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-22  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this experiment was to detect pressure pain threshold (PPT) differences on intra-oral palpation of the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) between subjects diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and controls.

Methods

Thirty-one consecutive female TMD patients and 31 age and gender matched controls underwent palpation of the LPM using an algometer made with a queue-tip connected to a digital scale, and PPT was measured.

Results

Mean PPTs of the right and left LPM of the controls were respectively 191g (49KPa) and 200g (51KPa), and mean PPTs of the right and left LPM of TMD patients were respectively 245g (62KPa) and 256g (63KPa). ANOVA between the four PPT measurements showed significant difference only between the PPT readings of the right LPM of the controls and the left LPM of the patients (p<0.05).

Conclusions

The findings of this study suggest that PPT measured by means of the described algometer is not decreased in TMD patients as compared to control subjects.

Citation

Abou-Atme YS, Melis M, Zawawi KH. Pressure Pain Threshold of the Lateral Pterygoid Muscles. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:022-029.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Anwar Bataineh, Ziad Nawaf Al-Dwairi

A Survey of Localized Lesions of Oral Tissues: A Clinicopathological Study

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:10] [Pages No:30 - 39]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-30  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Objective

The purpose of this study was to establish the relative prevalence of the different histopathological aspects of biopsied localized soft tissue oral lesions in a university-based dental school biopsy service.

Study Design

A retrospective analysis of patients’ records with localized lesions treated in the Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery between 2001 and 2004 was conducted. The lesions were classified into either fibrous lesions or soft hemorrhagic lesions. Clinical data regarding age, gender, location, and treatment of the lesions were obtained for each case.

Results

The majority of the lesions were located in the gingiva. There were a total of 294 cases of which 182 (61.9%) were fibrous lesions and 112 (38.1%) were soft hemorrhagic lesions. All cases were treated by excisional biopsy and elimination of the chronic irritant.

Conclusion

Although this data might be used as a guide for forming clinical impressions about oral lesions, the clinician must always be aware of the possible occurrence of more rare lesions. This study indicates there are some differences in age and gender distribution as well as in location between the different lesions.

Citation

Bataineh A, Al-Dwairi ZN. A Survey of Localized Lesions of Oral Tissues: A Clinicopathological Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:030-039.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Oyekunle Oluwole Dosumu, Elizabeth Bosede Dosumu, Modupeola Olayinka Arowojolu, Sunday Samson Babalola

Rehabilitative Management Offered Nigerian Localized and Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis Patients

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:13] [Pages No:40 - 52]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-40  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Citation

Dosumu OO, Dosumu EB, Arowojolu MO, Babalola SS. Rehabilitative Management Offered Nigerian Localized and Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis Patients. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:040-052.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Hanan Balto, Saad Al-Nazhan, Khulood Al-Mansour, Moneera Al-Otaibi, Yunus Siddiqu

Microbial Leakage of Cavit, IRM, and Temp Bond in Post-prepared Root Canals Using Two Methods of Gutta-percha Removal: An In Vitro Study

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:9] [Pages No:53 - 61]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-53  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Citation

Balto H, Al-Nazhan S, Al-Mansour K, Al-Otaibi M, Siddiqu Y. Microbial Leakage of Cavit, IRM, and Temp Bond in Post-prepared Root Canals Using Two Methods of Gutta-percha Removal: An In Vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:053-061.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Luís Roberto Marcondes Martins, Fabiana Mantovani Gomes França, Luís Alexandre Maffei Sartini Paulillo, Claudia Cia Worschech, José Roberto Lovadino

Fracture Resistance of Premolar Teeth Restored with Different Filling Techniques

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:8] [Pages No:62 - 69]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-62  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Citation

França FMG, Worschech CC, Paulillo LAMS, Martins LRM, Lovadino JR. Fracture Resistance of Premolar Teeth Restored with Different Filling Techniques. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:062-069.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Juan Fernando Casanova-Rosado, Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solfs, Ana Alicia Vallejos-Sánchez, Alejandro José Casanova-Rosado, Gerardo Maupomé, Leticia Avila-Burgos

Lifestyle and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Tooth Loss in Mexican Adolescents and Young Adults

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:8] [Pages No:70 - 77]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-70  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Objective

The aim of the present study was to examine: (1) the prevalence of tooth loss in persons living in community dwellings and (2) the strength of the association identified between tooth loss experience and the psychosocial factors of lifestyle, stress, and anxiety.

Material And Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out in a convenience sample where data were collected by means of self-administered questionnaires of lifestyle and psychosocial factors (stress and anxiety) and a clinical examination. A total of 516 subjects aged 14-30 years of age were included in the study. Subjects had a visual dental examination. Prevalence and mean of tooth loss were calculated excluding third molars, and their related factors were adjusted in a binary logistic regression.

Results

Mean age of participants was 17.4±3.0 years; 45.5% were men. The prevalence of tooth loss (when at least one tooth was lost) was 20.5%. Among the 516 persons, a total of 201 teeth were lost with a mean tooth loss 0.39±0.95 overall. Mean tooth loss in subjects with at least one missing tooth was 1.90±1.26 teeth. Results adjusted by anxiety in the multivariate logistic regression model showed tooth loss was associated with lifestyle (OR=1.95, 95% CI=1.17 – 3.24), age (OR=2.65, 95% CI=1.64 – 4.26), and Angle's malocclusion II and III (OR=2.86; 95% CI=1.67 – 4.90). A slight association toward tooth loss was observed (p<0.10) in the sex and stress variables.

Conclusions

Lifestyle and tooth loss have a substantial association. According to age group, these results suggest tooth loss is an oral health problem in the study population.

Citation

Casanova-Rosado JF, Medina-Solis CE, Vallejos-Sanchez AA, Casanova-Rosado AJ, Maupomé G, Avila-Burgos L. Lifestyle and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Tooth Loss in Mexican Adolescents and Young Adults. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:070-077.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Amir Moeintaghavi, A. Haerian-Ardakani, Mohammadreza Talebi-Ardakani, I. Tabatabaie

Hyperlipidemia in Patients with Periodontitis

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:8] [Pages No:78 - 85]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-78  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Background

Periodontitis is a bacterial infection, which has been classified as a local chronic inflammation. This, as well as cardiovascular disease, may share common risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, behavioral factors, aging, and male gender. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between hyperlipidemia and periodontitis.

Materials & Methods

The levels of plasma lipids in 40 subjects with periodontitis (CPITN score III or IV, pocket depth 4 mm) with mean age 32.3 ±1.2 years were measured and compared with those obtained from 40 age and sex matched controls. Both groups were systemically healthy according to their medical history.

Results

Total cholesterol (CHL) and triglycerides (TG) were significantly higher in the case group (P=0.045 and P=0.016, respectively). HDL and LDL cholesterols were higher in patients but did not have any significant differences with controls. The frequency of persons with pathologic values of TG and CHL were significantly higher in cases compared with controls.

Conclusions

These results showed hyperlipidemia may be associated with periodontitis in healthy people. However, it is unclear whether periodontitis causes an increase in levels of serum lipids or hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for both periodontitis and cardiovascular disease.

Citation

Moeintaghavi A, Haerian-Ardakani A, Talebi-Ardakani M, Tabatabaie I. Hyperlipidemia in Patients with Periodontitis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:078-085.

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Kizito Chioma Ndukwe, Iruka N. Okeke, Adebayo Lamikanra, Simeon K. Adesina, Oladipo Aboderin

Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Selected Chewing Sticks

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:9] [Pages No:86 - 94]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-86  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Citation

Ndukwe KC, Okeke IN, Lamikanra A, Adesina SK, Aboderin O. Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Selected Chewing Sticks. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:086-094.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Dinah H. Kitchens

The Economics of Pit and Fissure Sealants in Preventive Dentistry: A Review

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:9] [Pages No:95 - 103]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-95  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Citation

Kitchens DH. The Economics of Pit and Fissure Sealants in Preventive Dentistry: A Review. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:095-103.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

M. Cemil Büyükkurt, Sinan Tozoglu, M. Hamdi Aras, Ümit Yolcu

Ectopic Eruption of a Maxillary Third Molar Tooth in the Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:7] [Pages No:104 - 110]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-104  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Citation

Büyükkurt MC, Tozoglu S, Aras MH, Yolcu Ü. Ectopic Eruption of a Maxillary Third Molar Tooth in the Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:104-110.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Sunitha Carnelio, Gabriel Rodrigues

Benign Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Tongue Masquerading as Carcinoma: Case Report and Literature Review

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:9] [Pages No:111 - 119]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-111  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Citation

Carnelio S, Rodrigues G. Benign Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Tongue Masquerading as Carcinoma: Case Report and Literature Review. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:111-119.

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Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Paolo Bucci, Francesco Carile, Francesco Riccitiello, Claudio Scotti, Erminia Coccia, Giorgio Rappelli

Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Child Affected from Anhydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Case Report

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:7] [Pages No:120 - 126]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-120  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Citation

Lo Muzio L, Bucci P, Carile F, Riccitiello F, Scotti C, Coccia E, Rappelli G. Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Child Affected from Anhydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:120-126.

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Daniel Humberto Pozza, Livia Prates Soares, Löonilson Gaião de Melo, Antönio L.B. Pinheiro, Marilia Gerhardt de Oliveira

Submandibular Gland Sialolith in a Renal Transplant Recipient: A Case Report

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:7] [Pages No:127 - 133]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-127  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Citation

Soares LP, Gaião de Melo L, Pozza DH, Pinheiro ALB, Gerhardt de Oliveira M. Submandibular Gland Sialolith in a Renal Transplant Recipient: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:127-133.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Wilson Denis Martins, Daniela Martins Fávaro

Fracture of the Alveolar Process in a 2-year-old Child: A Report of an Unconventional Immobilization

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:5] [Pages No:134 - 138]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-134  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

Abstract

Citation

Martins WD, Fávaro DM. Fracture of the Alveolar Process in a 2-year-old Child: A Report of an Unconventional Immobilization. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:134-138.

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K. Nandakumar, T. Roshna

Anterior Esthetic Gingival Depigmentation and Crown Lengthening: Report of a Case

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:9] [Pages No:139 - 147]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-139  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

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Citation

Roshna T, Nandakumar K. Anterior Esthetic Gingival Depigmentation and Crown Lengthening: Report of a Case. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:139-147.

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Emilio Nuzzolese

Immediate Loading of Two Single Tooth Implants in the Maxilla: Preliminary Results After One Year

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:10] [Pages No:148 - 157]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-148  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

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Citation

Nuzzolease E. Immediate Loading of Two Single Tooth Implants in the Maxilla: Preliminary Results After One Year. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:148-157.

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Joan M. Davis

Tobacco Cessation for the Dental Team: A Practical Guide Part 1: Background & Overview

[Year:2005] [Month:August] [Volume:6] [Number:3] [Pages:9] [Pages No:158 - 166]

   DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-158  |  Open Access |  How to cite  | 

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Citation

Davis JM. Tobacco Cessation for the Dental Team: A Practical Guide Part: I Background & Overview. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:158-166.

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