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Effectiveness of Oral Health Education in Improving Oral Health Related Knowledge in Pregnant Mothers Attending the Ante-natal Clinic at the Divisional Hospital, Kotaligoda

Objective of this study were to assess effectiveness of oral health education in improving oral health related knowledge in pregnant mothers attending ante-natal clinic. A questionnaire was used to assess oral health related knowledge before and following education programs. Post education answers were compared with previous ones. Minitab 18 was utilized for statistical analysis. Following education, knowledge on treatment options for teeth with infected pulp other than extraction, features of gingival diseases, association of diabetes mellitus and periodontal diseases and the change of oral health with ageing process was increased. More participants identified that oral hygiene maintenance is necessary for optimum periodontal health. The results indicated that mean post knowledge was significantly higher than mean pre knowledge (p< 0.001). There was a statistically significant association between pre knowledge and monthly income. Education programs significantly improve the knowledge on oral health of the pregnant mothers. However, the increase of knowledge does not vary according to the age, monthly income and education level of them. It is recommended that pregnant mothers should be educated regularly on oral health and oral health practices as the knowledge will be beneficial for long term oral health behavior. Keywords: Pregnant mother, Effectiveness, Oral health education

Diagnosis and Management of Furcation Lesions in Dogs - A Review.

The furcation is the anatomic area where the roots divide on a multirooted tooth. Periodontal disease causing alveolar bone loss can lead to furcation lesions of various stages. Once furcation involvement has occurred, the area can be more difficult to clean or treat due to the complex anatomy and morphology of furcations. Teeth with short root trunks, longer tooth roots, and roots with wide furcation entrance areas/degrees of separation and wide root divergence are considered better candidates for long term maintenance. Dog teeth possess many of these advantageous anatomic features compared to human teeth. Treatment options for teeth with furcation lesions include: closed debridement, open debridement, furcation plasty, tunneling, partial tooth or root resection, root separation (hemisection or trisection), regenerative therapies, or exodontia. There are many factors to consider in determining treatment options. The favorable and unfavorable characteristics for maintenance of teeth with furcation lesions are summarized. Home care and ongoing professional care are important aspects of periodontal disease control for any patient. Studies of systemic and local antibiotic therapies in human patients have not demonstrated reduction of furcation stages, and probiotic effects at furcation sites have not been specifically examined. Human review studies show that most molar teeth once deemed "hopeless" due to stage 3 furcation lesions can be maintained for at least 5 to 15 years with supportive periodontal therapy. Similar long term studies in dogs are needed to improve the evidence-based management of canine patients with furcation lesions.

MODERN VIEWS ON TOOTH WHITENING

Resume. In the modern world, the appearance of teeth is of great importance. Beautiful white teeth are not only a sign of good health, but also an element of culture and well-being.
 Definition, the individual natural color of the teeth is mainly determined by dentin, however, the color, transparency, thickness and degree of mineralization of the enamel affect the color of dentin. Any changes in dentin and enamel during the formation, development and after teething can cause changes in light guide properties, and accordingly, changes in color.
 Purpose. Analysis of the sources of scientific and medical information about the features of tooth whitening by various methods and their effectiveness with the presentation of their own clinical examples. Methods. An analytical review of the literature on various methods of teeth whitening and indications and contraindications to these methods.
 Results. There are different options for coloring teeth and they call as external and internal. A separate category of discolors is such as internalized staining, when external chromogens penetrate into the hard tissues of the tooth. Treatment of diseases and conditions accompanied by discoloration of the teeth is complex and may include therapeutic (occupational hygiene, whitening, restoration) and orthopedic measures. Teeth whitening is a chemical oxidation process in which the color of enamel and dentin changes from dark to light. Modern bleaching systems are based on the use of preparations of hydrogen peroxide or urea peroxide in combination with activating factors. Currently, the following main types of whitening systems are widely used in dental practice: for professional use in the clinic, for home use under the supervision of a doctor, for home use without a doctor's supervision, for example, whitening toothpastes, strips, pencils and standardized caps with gel inside. The work presents various options for teeth whitening from home to clinical and professional. Indications and contraindications to the teeth whitening procedure and its protocol are given. The analysis of the results of modern scientific research in dentistry shows that now it is possible to consider that professional whitening is effective. That is why the use of high-intensity blue diode light (LED) is quite promising, especially when eliminating deep tooth pigmentation. One of the most popular brands in the world of whitening is Philips Zoom system. The Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed lamp is a fundamentally new technology in which the manufacturer has used LEDs as a light source, which has made the teeth whitening process more comfortable and safe for the patient.
 Conclusion. To date, researchers and manufacturers have created various well-functioning, safe and comfortable systems for whitening teeth. It is important to find various aspects of tooth whitening and possible hazards. Understanding the operation of various systems and awareness of their advantages and disadvantages will allow you to choose the most optimal system. A professional approach to teeth whitening guarantee success.

Root Canal Retreatment and Intracoronal Bleaching on the Maxillary First Premolar

Introduction. Inadequate root canal preparation and obturation are potential causes of endodontic failure. Failed root canal treatment with intrinsic discoloration requires root canal re-treatment and intracoronal bleaching. Due to the extensive loss of hard tissues on occlusal area, the restoration requires intracanal retention with short fiber-reinforced composite. Case report. A 17-year-old male patient came to the Clinic of Conservative Dentistry Dental Hospital Prof. Soedomo. He reported pain and discomfort on maxillary first premolar while chewing after root canal procedure had been performed few months before. He felt unconvinience with the discoloration happened on those tooth. Patient had endodontic treatment one year ago and the tooth was restored with glass ionomer cement. Objective examination showed glass ionomer restoration was still in good condition, the tooth was sensitive to percussion but not to palpation, and showed no mobility. Periapical radiograph showed incomplete obturation with radioluscent around periapical region. Retreatment followed by intracoronal bleaching was performed under rubber dam isolation. Tooth was restored with short fiber reinforced composite and composite resin. After 3 month, patient was recalled for examine the previous sign and symptomps. Periapical radiograph showed diameter of periapical lesion was smaller and tooth functioned normally. Conclusion. Root canal retreatment and intracoronal bleaching are suitable options for teeth with failed root canal treatment and intrinsic discoloration

Masking Conventional Metallic Cast Post for Enhancing Esthetics

ABSTRACTLoss of tooth structure occurs due to caries, endodontic treatment, or fracture caused by trauma; restoring these teeth is difficult task for a clinician. Post and core is an option for teeth when excessive tooth structure is lost and teeth need to be restored with crown and bridge procedure. They can be prefabricated post with composite built up or a one-piece custom-made post. The custom-made cast metal post and core have disadvantage due to their color that imparts grayish hue to overlying ceramic restorations. Masking the metal core can enhance the esthetic of all ceramic restorations that are placed over the cast post and core. A case report is being presented where the metallic core was masked with ceramic built up on labial surface of metal core.How to cite this articleShah NP, Gaikwad AM, Ram SM, Nadgere JB. Masking Conventional Metallic Cast Post for Enhancing Esthetics. J Contemp Dent 2016;6(1):85-89.

Root canals-from concretion to patency

Teeth with calcification provide an endodontic treatment challenge; traumatized teeth usually develop partial or total pulpal obliteration which is characterized by apparent loss of the pulp space radiographically and a yellow discoloration of the clinical crown. Since only 7-27% of such teeth develop pulp necrosis with radiographic signs of apical periodontitis, it is difficult to decide whether to treat these teeth immediately upon detection of the pulpal obliteration or to wait until signs and symptoms of pulp and/or apical periodontitis occur. This article reviews the etiology, prevalence, classification, mechanism, diagnosis as well as treatment options for teeth with pulp obliteration and the various management approaches and treatment strategies for overcoming potential complications. A search of articles from PubMed and Medline from 1965 to present was done with the keywords dental trauma, discoloration, pathfinding instruments, pulp canal obliteration, and root canal treatment was conducted. A total of 94 abstracts were collected, of which 70 relevant articles were read and 31 most relevant articles were included in this article.