Symptoms Of Oral Disease Research Articles

The effect of dietary habits on experience of oral disease symptoms in adolescents

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to provide basic data for the improvement of eating habits and development of oral health promotion programs for Korean adolescents by investigating the problems of eating habits and the effects of these causes on the experience of oral disease symptoms by using the online survey on adolescent health behaviors. Methods: A total of 61,858 middle and high school students were identified as the final subjects. Data analysis was conducted with R 3.5.1, and independent t-test and ANOVA were conducted to identify differences in scores on experience of oral disease symptoms according to general characteristics and health behaviors. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to determine the effect of eating habit scores on oral health problems on scores for experience of oral disease symptoms with general characteristics controlled. Results: Oral Health Problems Intake of instant foods, sweets such as sweet drinks, fast foods, and ramen noodles often contain large amounts of sugar, which can be a source of dental caries. In other words, oral health problems such as restricting food can also help oral health. Eating problem control was also a necessary factor for controlling various oral symptoms. As such, eating habits cause various overlapping oral health problems, it is necessary to educate specifically about which oral health foods cause oral health problems. Conclusions: In addition, to protect the oral health of adolescents, foods sold on the market that pose oral health hazards should bear food labels so that adolescents are informed of the oral health risks.

Oralne bolesti kod bolesnika sa hroničnom bubrežnom insuficijencijom

Objective: In the available literature data, there is not much information about problems of patients with end stage kidney disease in relation to oral health. Our objective was to show the importance of oral diseases for patients on hemodialysis. Data sources: In this review article, the sources of data are review articles and scientific articles in the English language published in MEDLINE database. The choice of studies was based on keywords: Chronic kidney disease, Hemodialysis, Oral health, Periodontal diseases. Results: It is assumed that almost 90% patients with chronic kidney disease manifest some symptoms of oral disease. Therefore, it is important to determine the impact of periodontal disease on the progression of kidney failure in these individuals, to evaluate inflammatory parameters in this patient population, to assess the degree of bone loss and periodontal disease index, to determine the presence of bacterial strains, paradontopathy of gingival fluid and antibody titers, to examine correlations of proinflammatory cytokines in the gingival sulcus and serum, as well as to determine the relationship between periodontal tissue and inflammatory mediators. Periodontal diseases can increase the possibility of developing chronic kidney disease by 1.5 to 2 times. These oral diseases include gingival hyperplasia, periodontitis, xerostomia, unpleasant breath, changes in the oral mucosa, malignancies, oral infections, dental abnormalities and bone lesions. Conclusion: This requires serious cooperation between nephrologists and dentists to make proper communication possible, in order to provide quality dental care for this growing patient population in accordance with new treatment strategies.

Relationship between Dietary Behavior and Health-related Characteristics and Experiences of Major Oral Disease Symptoms in Adolescents

Relationship between Dietary Behavior and Health-related Characteristics and Experiences of Major Oral Disease Symptoms in Adolescents

The Relationship between Adolescent Health Risk Factors and Experience of Oral Disease Symptoms

The Relationship between Adolescent Health Risk Factors and Experience of Oral Disease Symptoms

Relationship between Problematic Internet Use, Sleep Problems, and Oral Health in Korean Adolescents: A National Survey.

We examined the relationship between Problematic Internet Use (PIU), sleep (sleep satisfaction, sleep duration), and experience of oral disease symptoms in Korean adolescents by gender. This cross-sectional study utilized the 6th (2010) Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey. Participants comprised 74,980 students from 400 middle schools and 400 high schools nationwide. Among these, 73,238 students from 799 schools (38,391 boys, 34,847 girls, aged 13–18 years) were included in the analysis (inclusion rate = 97.7%). Multiple logistic regression and analysis of moment structures (AMOS) analyses were performed to identify meaningful relationships between the three factors. The “high risk group” of problematic internet usage had increased experience of oral disease symptoms (boys: adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.92, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.63–2.28, girls: AOR = 1.98, 95% CI = 1.50–2.63) compared to the general group. Boys who used the Internet for “5–6 h” had a higher risk of oral disease symptoms compared to those who used it for “less than 1 h” (OR = 1.24, 95% CI = 1.01–1.53); however, this difference was not significant in Models II and III. For girls, the risk of 5–6 h of use (Model I: OR = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.40–2.04) was higher than that of the boys. In addition, the difference was significant in Models II and III for girl students who used the Internet for 5–6 h. In subgroup analysis, the high-risk group had a higher odds ratio for mild symptoms of bad breath to severe symptoms such as sore and bleeding gums. In addition, in the path analysis, PIU affected sleep and indirectly affected oral health. Direct and indirect causal relationships between the three factors were confirmed. Therefore, it is important to recognize that PIU can have a detrimental effect on mental, physical, and oral health.

Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder on Jaw and Alveolar Bone Metabolism: A Narrative Review.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a worldwide public health problem. It is estimated that nearly 90% of patients with chronic renal failure manifest some symptoms of oral disease. With advances in medical treatment, CKD patients are living longer and require oral care. Chronic kidney disease is often accompanied by disturbances in mineral metabolism which are classified as their own clinical entity known as CKD-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD). CKD-MBD affects all aspects of bone physiology: bone volume, bone turnover and bone mineralization. Jaw bones affected with CKD-MBD can have important clinical implications for the survival and osseointegration of dental implants, success of bone regeneration therapy, and increased risk of bone loss in patients with periodontitis or risk of bone fracture. Assessment of bone turnover is the most important diagnostic tool to monitor progression of CKD-MBD. Bone biomarkers and radiographical examination of bone density may be particularly useful to both, diagnosis and monitoring of bone turnover. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a reliable method with many advantages over other radiographic methods can be used for analysis of jaw bone micro-architectural changes and may be of a great help in bone quality determination in CKD-MBD.

장기입원환자와 일반인의 구강건강관련 특성 비교

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to compare the oral health related characteristics between a long-term patients and general population. Methods: A direct interview questionnaire was completed by 160 patients and 165 general people from January 16 to April 31, 2014. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics of the subjects, subjective health status, oral health behaviors, and needs of oral health. The data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 program. Results: The long-term patients reported that most of them were denture wearers(38.1%), and had oral disease symptoms(62.5%) and xerostomia(65.6%). Most of the long-term patients were ex-smoker(31.3%) and did not receive regular dental check-up(92.5%). They did not know tooth brushing method(31.3%) and brushed their teeth less than twice a day(47.5%). Those who used tooth brush for more than 6 months accounted for 47.5%. Most of them did not use auxiliary oral hygiene devices(85.6%). The patients answered that oral health is not important(6.9%), oral health education is not necessary(7.5%), and oral cleaning(26.3%) should be included in oral health education. Conclusions: The self-reported oral health status of the long-term patients much more serious than the general population. It is necessary to educate the continuing oral health management program for the long-term patients.

Herbal dentistry: A boon

Oral health influences the general quality of life and poor oral health is linked to chronic conditions and systemic diseases. Inter-relationship of oral diseases and the oral microbiota is well established. A number of species of bacteria that are inhabitant of the oral cavity are also implicated in oral diseases. Various plant species like Garlic, lemon, walnut and their extracts are now a days used in place of allopathic drug regimen because of near to minimum side effects. The advent and progression of dental caries involves acid producing gram-positive and gram negative bacteria and these bacterial strains have also been seen as the cause of periodontal diseases. Keeping in view the adverse effects of the various medications used in dentistry such as vomiting, diarrhoea and tooth staining and financial considerations in developing countries, there is a need for a safe and effective alternative and treatment options. Natural medicinal extracts isolated from plants come as good alternatives as they inhibit the growth of oral pathogens thereby reducing the development of biofilm on the tooth thus reducing the symptoms of oral diseases thereby enhancing the immunity.

Periodontal Disease Is Associated with Insomnia among Victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake: A Panel Study Initiated Three Months after the Disaster

In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake (GEJE), which was followed by a devastating tsunami, destroyed the societal and the public hygiene systems in Japanese coastal areas. Insomnia, the greatest issue among disaster victims, has detrimental effects on both physical and psychological health. Periodontitis causes chronic discomfort and inflammation, and little is known about its impact on insomnia. Three months after the earthquake, a health panel survey was conducted over four surveys, till September 2013, in which information regarding 8,015 adults was collected and used. In addition to the heath-related questionnaire, other variables including subjective symptoms of oral diseases were recorded, and the Athens Insomnia Scale was used to evaluate the severity of insomnia. The association between insomnia and periodontal disease was examined using multilevel logistic models on the panel data, after adjusting for sex, age, economic status, comorbidities, body mass index, post-traumatic stress reactions, habitual smoking and alcohol drinking, and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale score. In addition to the higher prevalence of insomnia among GEJE victims, significant association was revealed between insomnia and gum problems (OR = 2.16, 95% CI = 1.43-3.26), and difficulty chewing (OR = 2.22, 95% CI = 1.40-3.51), after adjusting for all covariates. The present study revealed significant association between insomnia and periodontal disease among GEJE victims. This indicated that together, integrated oral health care for disaster victims would contribute not only to prevention of oral infectious diseases, but may also help alleviate other problems caused by these harmful events.

Oral health referral trigger tools for people living with HIV

This study validated and compared two different Oral Health Referral Trigger Tools in the form of brief (3-item and 5-item) questionnaires designed to identify people living with HIV (PLHIV) with symptoms of oral disease requiring a dental referral from other health professionals. It was composed of a self-completed questionnaire and oral screen by a dentist of a convenience sample selected from PLHIV attending two outpatient clinics for routine nondental care for HIV infection. The dental exam was completed by a single dentist at a third location. The one hundred participants were HIV positive, predominantly male and of Caucasian origin with a mean age of 45.6 years. Both referral tools were found to be valid and had adequate sensitivity to identify HIV positive subjects at risk of oral disease and facilitate appropriate referral by nondental health professionals to dental health service. When both tools were compared the 3-item tool proved to be a more valid and sensitive indicator which could be easily applied by nondental staff to facilitate a dental referral.

Traditional Medicinal Plant Extracts and Natural Products with Activity against Oral Bacteria: Potential Application in the Prevention and Treatment of Oral Diseases.

Oral diseases are major health problems with dental caries and periodontal diseases among the most important preventable global infectious diseases. Oral health influences the general quality of life and poor oral health is linked to chronic conditions and systemic diseases. The association between oral diseases and the oral microbiota is well established. Of the more than 750 species of bacteria that inhabit the oral cavity, a number are implicated in oral diseases. The development of dental caries involves acidogenic and aciduric Gram-positive bacteria (mutans streptococci, lactobacilli and actinomycetes). Periodontal diseases have been linked to anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria (Porphyromonas gingivalis, Actinobacillus, Prevotella and Fusobacterium). Given the incidence of oral disease, increased resistance by bacteria to antibiotics, adverse affects of some antibacterial agents currently used in dentistry and financial considerations in developing countries, there is a need for alternative prevention and treatment options that are safe, effective and economical. While several agents are commercially available, these chemicals can alter oral microbiota and have undesirable side-effects such as vomiting, diarrhea and tooth staining. Hence, the search for alternative products continues and natural phytochemicals isolated from plants used as traditional medicines are considered as good alternatives. In this review, plant extracts or phytochemicals that inhibit the growth of oral pathogens, reduce the development of biofilms and dental plaque, influence the adhesion of bacteria to surfaces and reduce the symptoms of oral diseases will be discussed further. Clinical studies that have investigated the safety and efficacy of such plant-derived medicines will also be described.

Management of the oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS by traditional healers and care givers

In many communities of South Africa, traditional healers are often the only means of health care delivery available. The level of knowledge and ability to recognize oral lesions of 32 traditional healers and 17 care-givers were assessed after a two-day workshop. The data collection instrument was a structured questionnaire, complimented by enlarged clinical photographs of the common oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS. Prior to the workshop, 46 (93.9%) of the 49 respondents had never had any formal information on oral health and 43 (87.8%) were unfamiliar with the symptoms of oral diseases. Thirty-five (71.4%) recognized bleeding gums from A4-size photographs and 11 (22.4%) recognized oral thrush. The recognition of other oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS were; oral hairy leukoplakia (41.0%), angular cheilitis (43.6%), herpes virus infection (56.4%), oral ulcerations (56.8%), and in children, parotid enlargement (27.3%), and moluscum contagiosum (56.8%). Traditional healers and caregivers constitute an untapped resource with enormous potential. A positive bridge should be built to link traditional healing with modem medicine in the struggle against HIV/AIDS.

Quality of Life and Disability Weights Associated with Periodontal Disease

Burden-of-oral-disease studies have been hampered by lack of data on disability weights. It is likely that disability weights will vary between conditions such as gingivitis and periodontal pockets. The aims of this study were to assess health-related quality of life and disability weights for periodontal conditions. A random sample of 45- to 54-year-olds was surveyed during 2004-05 (n = 879, response rate = 43.8%), with oral examinations on n = 709 persons (completion rate = 80.7%). Oral disease symptoms were recorded by the EuroQol, from which disability weights were calculated. Reported pain/discomfort ranged from 6.1% of persons (gingivitis) to 25.8% of persons (6+ mm pockets). Lower disability weights were associated with gingivitis (0.001) and 6+ mm gingival recession (0.004), with higher weights for 6+ mm loss of attachment (0.012) and 6+ mm pocket depth (0.018). Variation in symptom experience indicated the need for investigators to identify periodontal conditions and apply appropriate disability weights in burden-of-disease studies.

Salivary analysis and oral symptoms in controlled asthmatic patients

Asthma is a common inflammatory condition of lung airways. Its cause isincompletely understood .Patients with bronchial asthma are affected both by the disease and its treatment .The purpose of our study was to examine the salivary composition in asthmatic patients ,and study the association between asthma and occurrence of selected oral symptoms .The study was divided into two phases. In the first phase (salivary analysis) thesalivary composition and unstimulated salivary flow rates of 50 asthmatic patients werecompared with that of 25 non -asthmatic subjects. In the second phase (questionnairsurvey) the occurrence of symptoms of oral diseases in asthmatics (n=I I3) was comparedwith that of non—asthmatic subjects (n=ll I .)In addition to the symptoms of oral diseases, data on background informationwere taken. The results of salivary analysis showed no statistically significant differencesbetween the asthmatic and non- asthmatics concerning the salivary flow rate andcomposition, However, the asthmatic saliva samples showed lower potassium and higherinorganic phosphorus levels .In the questionnair survey , the subjects reported more symptoms (dry mouth ,soremouth , halitosis , pain in Temporomandibular jiont (TMI) , stuffiness in (TMI) andclicking in (TMI) compaired to the controlled group. The presence of asthmaprecipitating factors and medication used had a considerable effect on the probability ofhaving symptoms of oral diseases when compaired to non- users

Nurse assessment of oral health: a review of practice and education.

The assessment of oral health status and related care of patients is a largely neglected area of nursing practice. With the notable exceptions of high-risk patient groups, such as those receiving chemotherapy in neonatal and intensive care units, and in terminal care, few patients enjoy regular, formal, oral assessments and care. Such interventions--nurse administered oral hygiene--should not be reserved only for high-risk groups but ideally be provided to all patients, whether in hospital or in the community, as they can reveal signs and symptoms of oral disease, manifestations of systemic disease, drug side-effects, or trauma; they may also provide important diagnostic clues. This article sets out to emphasize the need for nurse education in oral health care and provides a literature review and introduction to common oral health problems. It also sets out to establish the rationale for assessment in all contexts of patient care.

Factor analytic study of two questionnaires measuring oral health-related quality of life among children and adults in New Zealand, Germany and Poland.

A questionnaire designed to measure oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) in adults and children was assessed for its factorial structure and reliability using data from the Second International Collaborative Study on Oral Health Outcomes in New Zealand, Poland and Germany. Principal component analysis with orthogonal and oblique rotation was applied. The three-factor structure hypothesized for the children's questionnaire (self-reported oral disease symptoms, perceived oral well-being, social and physical functioning) was confirmed in New Zealand and Poland, and two self-reported oral disease symptom dimensions emerged in Germany. Five factors instead of the three hypothesized were identified for adults: two dimensions of symptoms were identified, and social and physical functioning appeared to be independent dimensions of OHRQOL. Similarity between the factors was demonstrated in all three countries. The reliability of the questionnaire ranged from moderate to excellent depending on the dimension and the country. These findings provide preliminary evidence of the cross-cultural stability of the OHRQOL questionnaire in New Zealand, Poland and Germany, for both children and adults. Further investigations by the present authors of the properties of the instrument in other samples will focus on demonstrating the stability and replicability of the factor structure identified here.

Gender Differences in Oral Health Behavior and General Health Habits in an Adult Population.

This study aimed to evaluate gender differences in oral health behavior and general health habits in adults. The subjects were 207 males and 196 females aged 20-64 yrs who were public officials in the city or town administrations in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The questionnaire survey included three items: (1) self assessment of oral health status, (2) oral health behavior and (3) general health habits. Statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test for differences of responses between males and females. The proportion of subjects with cognition of symptoms of oral disease ranged from 14.3 to 23.0%. The percentage of those who had not visited a dentist in the last year were 52.7% for males and 36.7% for females (p < 0.01). Subjects who brushed their teeth almost every day at bed time were 60.9% of males and 88.8% of females (p < 0.01). A comparison of the numbers of positive responses regarding general health habits found no differences in the distribution of general health habits score between males and females. Examining the relationship between oral health behavior and general health habits revealed that males with general habit high scores tended to have positive oral hygiene behavior. These results support the thesis that gender specificities in oral health depend on individual attitudes to oral health and dental utilization. In addition, understanding the cognitive factors of males and females would accelerate dental approaches to modifying oral health behavior of both groups, thus contributing to lifelong health maintenance.

Oral health needs: how may they be met?

Oral health has improved greatly since the early 1970s due to a decline in dental caries, largely attributed to the inclusion of fluoride in toothpaste. Improvements are most evident in children and young adults. Variations in oral health persist, however, with those from lower socio-economic groups having most disease. Dental caries and periodontal diseases continue to have significant impact on oral health, along with conditions such as oral cancer and tooth wear. Community nurses play a valuable role in providing oral health and facilitating access to appropriate dental services where signs or symptoms of oral disease exist. General dental practitioners remain the main providers of primary dental care with community and salaried dental services providing a complimentary service, focusing on patients with ‘special needs’ in the community. The main messages for the prevention of oral disease stress a healthy diet, good mouth hygiene, the use fluoride and regular dental visits.