Dental fluorosis is a specific disturbance in tooth formation, and is defined as a chronic, fluoride-induced condition in which enamel development is disrupted. Objective: To test the efficiency of 5% sodium hypochlorite in removing dental fluorosis stains. Methods: A 5 percent solution of NaOCl was used in each case. It was administered with a cotton applicator to the whole surface of the teeth, and it was repeated until the NaOCl solution had evaporated. After treatment, a follow-up assessment was conducted by a vita shade guide. Results: Patients with dental fluorosis aged 12 to 20 were enrolled in the study. 32 men (59.3%) and 22 women were studied (40.7%). One patient (1.9%) had completed college. There were 23 (42.6%), 23 (42.6%) and 05 (09.3%) cases with inadequate socioeconomic status. One in ten people (or 18.5%) had a family history of fluorosis. 26 (48.1%) brushed once, 23 (42.6%) brushed twice, and just 05 (09.3%) brushed three times. There were 25 mild instances, 15 moderate cases, 10 severe cases, and 4 severe dental cases (DF). 5% sodium hypochlorite was efficacious in 40 (74.1%) and 14 (24.9%) cases of mild to severe dental fluorosis. Conclusion: The 5% sodium hypochlorite was found to be an efficient method for eliminating dental fluorosis lesions in this investigation. Non-invasive and safe procedure for these lesions. No additional supplies are needed, and it may be used on children's permanent teeth with ease. To support the efficacy of a bigger sample size, further studies are recommended.
A retrospective study was conducted in the Department of Prosthodontics, LUMHS Jamshoro, from January 2022 to January 2023 to assess the effect of removable partial dentures (RPD) on oral health-related quality of life (OHROoL) and masticatory performance (MP) in patients with shortened dental arch. The study was conducted on a total of 19 patients. All included participants received RPD, and OHRQoL and MP were assessed after 2 weeks. The results showed that the MP score improved (177.45 ±38.86) along with OHIP-14 domain scores (4.21 ±4.22) after rehabilitation with RPDs. Hence, RPD effectively improves OHRQoL and MP in patients with mandibular SDA.
Objective: To evaluate the denture hygiene practices among elderly complete denture wearers. Subject and Methods: A total of 210 denture wearers in age range of 40 to 80 years were recruited in the study. All the study subjects were interviewed regarding their complete denture in terms of wearing duration, cleaning frequency, cleaning methods, continuous wearing and instruction regarding its hygiene. Results: Mean age of patients was 54.03+11.06 years, minimum 38 years and maximum 80 years. Males were found in majority 56.7% and females were 43.3%. Most of the cases i.e 38.1% wearing the denture form 1-3 years, followed by 29.0% wearing denture from less than 6 months. Around 53.3% were cleaning their denture once a day. Denture cleaning frequency and cleaning methods were statistically insignificant according to age and gender Conclusion: Brushing with dentifrice and without dentifrice was the method of choice for cleaning. Awareness programs should be carried out regarding proper cleaning methods and its cleaning frequency and others. Keywords: Denture Hygiene, Complete Denture Wearers, Habits.
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