Background / Aim. The biggest motivating factor for undertaking of orthodontic treatment is poor dental aesthetics, as a consequence of occlusal abnormalities. The aim of this study is to determine the need for orthodontic treatment on the basis of aesthetic componentsof IOTN index (the index of orthodontic treatment need), to compare the degree of aesthetic component of IOTN and subjective perception of individuals about their dental aesthetics, and to compare the evaluation of the aesthetic component of IOTN subject in comparison with evaluation of the therapist. Methods. The study was conducted on a sample of 316 students, age 15-19 years old, who were not in orthodontic treatment prior to the survey. The research was done by the usage of the index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN)which consists of dental and aesthetic components on the basis of which the need for therapy is determined. The aesthetic component of the index was noted by the therapist (specialist of orthodontics), as well as subject himself. Results. According to grades of subjects the need for orthodontic treatment is present with 0.38 % of male subjects and 2.00 % of female subjects. According to evaluations of the therapists, the need for orthodontic treatment is present in 7.52 % of male subjects and 8.00% of female subjects. Observing all subjects , the need for orthodontic treatment is present in 0.63% of subjects, and according to the therapist the need for orthodontic treatment is present in 7.59% of subjects. The mentioned difference is statistically significant. Conclusion. Obtained results show that there is a significant difference about the dental aesthetics and the need for orthodontic treatment between the subjects and therapists. This can be a cause for concern, because patients who are not aware of their orthodontic abnormality can limit the need for further treatment.
Background/Aim. Oral health is an integral part of general health. The state of oral health greatly affects the psychological and physical condition of patients. The aim of study was to determine oral health among the Serbian Armed Forces members. Methods. This prospective crosssectional pilot study was conducted on 648 examinees at the mean age of 34.47 ± 8.14 years who had dental checkups. All the categories of military personnel aged 18-64 years were divided into five groups. Assessment of oral health was obtained by clinical examination and the personal perception of oral health obtained by fulfilling the questionnaire "Oral Health Questionnaire for Adults" of the World Health Organization. The results obtained by processing questions from the questionnaire were compared with the data of clinical examination. Results. The average value of the the Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index was 10.55 ± 4.79; the mean value of decayed teeth per participant was 2.00 ± 2.55, and on average, each respondent was missing 3.21 ± 3.35 teeth. Based on data obtained from the questionnaire, 39.4% of the participants smoked cigarettes. The majority of subjects (58.3%) brushed their teeth regularly two or more times a day. Oral health as poor was assessed by 18.9% of the participants. Participants who brush their teeth less than twice a day evaluated their oral health as poor 3.08 times more often compared to those who brush their teeth more than twice a day. Conclusion. The self-assessment of poor oral health significantly failed when compared with a high value of DMFT which means that only a small percentage of participants evaluated their oral health objectively.
Background/Aim. The quality of life regarding oral health is a multidimensional concept that shows to which extent oral diseases and disorders impact the quality of life of each individual. One of the most frequently used questionnaires for testing the impact of oral health on the quality of life is the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). The aim of this study was to test the short form of the OHIP-14 questionnaire among professional members of the Serbian Armed Forces. Methods. A cross-sectional design was applied in this study. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined by Cronbach's coefficient alpha. The validity of the OHIP-14 questionnaire was assessed by the factor analysis. Results. A total of 1,611 participants, professional members of the Serbian Armed Forces, with a mean age of 33.5, agreed to participate in the study (the participation rate was 97.4%). The majority of the participants were males (88.8%). The overall Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the OHIP-14 scale was 0.960. The alpha reliability coefficients of all OHIP-14 subscales were between 0.732 and 0.865, indicating that the internal consistency reliability of all subscales was good. The Principal components analysis, same as inspection of the scree plot and parallel analysis supported a one-factor solution for the OHIP-14 scale. Conclusion. The OHIP-14 manual is equally reliable for deter-mining the impact of oral health on the quality of life of professional members of the Serbian Armed Forces as it is with the civilian population.
Background / Aim. The objectives were to determine frequency and seriousness of the periodontal disease, and periodontal treatment needs among the participants of the Serbian Military forces (SMF). using the CPITN index. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study carried on 1411 military personnel aged 19-64 years (mean age: 35.20 ± 8.46). Periodontal health was recorded following the community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN. The frequency distributions were studied with regard to age groups, gender and military rank. The mean number of sextans affected per person was assessed. Results. Only 3% of the total SMF population had healthy periodontal tissue. The highest percentage of the studied population had the presence of calculus (42.7%), and the mean value of sextants with calculus was 1.77 per person. 35.8% of participants had the CPI score 3 (4-5 mm), and 5.4% of participants had the CPI score 4 (≥ 6 mm). Periodontal pockets (CPI score 3 and 4) were mostly present in the upper right (32%) and left (26%) sextant. Almost every subject needed better oral hygiene maintenance, but 41.2% of our participants required complex periodontal treatment. Conclusion. On the basis of all illustrated data, the treatment needs of SMF participants are big and vary in relation to the age, gender and service. Unfortunately, a dramatically small number of participants in the study had a completely healthy periodontium.
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