Oral hygiene and periodontal status among Terapanthi Svetambar Jain monks in India

Jain, Manish; Mathur, Anmol; Kumar, Santhosh; Duraiswamy, Prabu; Kulkarni, Suhas

doi:10.1590/s1806-83242009000400004

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“…The present study was aimed at gathering data regarding oral health, whole‐mouth evaluations for dental plaque and gingivitis, among a sample of adult subjects in India. While studies on oral health are available from selected groups in India (Ameer et al ; Bharateesh et al ; Bhagyajyothi and Pushpanjali ; Chandra Shekar and Reddy ; Gupta et al ; Gopinath ; Jain et al ; Jain et al ; Mahesh Kumar et al ; Oswal ; Poudyal et al ; Singh and Tuli ) to our knowledge, outcomes evaluated in this study remain unreported from the general population.…”

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Oral health practices and prevalence of dental plaque and gingivitis among Indian adults

Sreenivasan

Prasad

Javali

2016

Clinical & Exp Dental Res

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This cross‐sectional survey study evaluated oral hygiene habits in conjunction with whole mouth examinations for dental plaque and gingivitis among adults in India. Subjects across several age groups who provided informed consent [220 male and 158 female (mean age 30.9 years)] were enrolled. All enrolled subjects were interviewed for oral hygiene practices and evaluated by the Turesky modification of the Quigley‐Hein and the Löe‐Silness methods for dental plaque and gingivitis, respectively. Evaluations included oral hygiene parameters, prevalence of dental plaque and gingivitis, and regional differences within the dentition for dental plaque and gingivitis. Results from this study indicate that most subjects (97%) utilized a toothbrush and toothpaste for oral hygiene with a majority (92%) using their right hand to brush their teeth. While 29% reported two or more episodes of daily oral hygiene, a majority (53%) brushed their teeth once daily. Utilization of dental floss and mouthwashes were reported by approximately 1% of this population, and most (73%) reported no dental visits in the preceding 5 years. Whole mouth plaque and gingival scores (average ± standard deviation) for this population were 2.47 ± 0.55 and 1.19 ± 0.31, respectively, with no significant differences between either gender (P > 0.05). Significant correlations (r > 0.44) were observed between plaque and gingival scores for the entire sample, either gender or between age groups (P < 0.001). Analyses indicate that anterior teeth demonstrated lower average scores for dental plaque and gingivitis than posterior and molar regions (P < 0.05). Education was associated with higher plaque and gingival scores: plaque scores [odds ratios; 95% confidence interval; 1.23; 1.01–1.50 and gingival scores odds ratios 1.25; 1.02–1.54]. In summary, results from this study demonstrate the prevalence of dental plaque and gingivitis in the general population and their relationships with demographic characteristics. They reinforce examinations of posterior regions that consistently harbor more plaque and corresponding gingivitis in evaluations of oral health.

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Oral health practices and prevalence of dental plaque and gingivitis among Indian adults

Sreenivasan

Prasad

Javali

2016

Clinical & Exp Dental Res

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“…However, this is worse than the reported oral hygiene status among juvenile detainees in Udaipur city, Rajasthan, India,[10] and better than the oral hygiene status reported among Jain monks in Udaipur, India. [11] The avoidance of tooth cleaning, especially during fasting, among the monks may be the possible explanation. [11] The possible explanation for the poor oral hygiene status reported in this study is in three-folds.…”

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“…[11] The avoidance of tooth cleaning, especially during fasting, among the monks may be the possible explanation. [11] The possible explanation for the poor oral hygiene status reported in this study is in three-folds. Firstly, the entire participants in this study were males who are known to exhibit suboptimal oral hygiene practices, poorer oral health knowledge, negative attitude to oral health and attach less importance to oral and general health.…”

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Association between periodontal status, oral hygiene status and tooth wear among adult male population in Benin City, Nigeria

Umoh

Azodo

2013

Ann Med Health Sci Res

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Background:The association between periodontal status, oral hygiene status and severity of tooth wear lesion varies from community to community and also from occupation to occupation.Aim:To determine the association between periodontal status, oral hygiene status and tooth wear among the adult male population in Benin City, Nigeria.Subjects and Methods:This study was conducted among 65 male drivers, aged 25-64 years, with a mean age of 48.6 (9.1) years in an organized private motor park in Benin City between November 2011 and January 2012. The data collected through interview and clinical oral examination were age, educational status, driving experience, oral hygiene status, periodontal status and severity of tooth wear.Results:In this study, 13.8% (9/65) and 1.5% (1/65) of the participants had 4-5 mm and ≥6 mm periodontal pockets, respectively. A total of 15.4% (10/65) of the participants had poor oral hygiene status and 58.5% (38/65) of the participants had tooth wear lesion, with 15.8% (9/65) being severe tooth wear lesions (score 3). Participants with poorer oral hygiene and more severe tooth wear lesions significantly exhibited poorer periodontal status. There also existed a significant association between oral hygiene status and the severity of tooth wear lesion among the participants in this study.Conclusion:Data from this study revealed a statistically significant association between periodontal status, oral hygiene status and severity of tooth wear lesion among the participants.

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“…The CPI, which was used as an index of periodontitis in the present study, is widely used to measure the level of periodontal disease and define periodontitis 21,23 . However, there is a limitation because the index does not reflect oral hygiene; therefore, it is suggested that the combined use of an oral hygiene index and the CPI should be recommended to assess oral health 36 …”

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“…21,23 However, there is a limitation because the index does not reflect oral hygiene; therefore, it is suggested that the combined use of an oral hygiene index and the CPI should be recommended to assess oral health. 36 Currently, many studies recommend lifestyle modifications such as weight reduction, smoking cessation, and exercise to decrease the prevalence of hypertension and improve BP control. If a simple A) Distribution of SBP and DBP according to toothbrushing frequency after adjustment for age, sex, total body fat percentage, periodontitis, smoking, drinking, exercise, education, income, energy intake, fat intake, and medication (P = 0.0243 and 0.0565 for SBP and DBP, respectively).…”

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Associations Among Oral Hygiene Behavior and Hypertension Prevalence and Control: The 2008 to 2010 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Choi

Han

Park

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Journal of Periodontology

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Oral hygiene and periodontal status among Terapanthi Svetambar Jain monks in India

Cited by 9 publications

References 12 publications

Oral health practices and prevalence of dental plaque and gingivitis among Indian adults

Oral health practices and prevalence of dental plaque and gingivitis among Indian adults

Association between periodontal status, oral hygiene status and tooth wear among adult male population in Benin City, Nigeria

Associations Among Oral Hygiene Behavior and Hypertension Prevalence and Control: The 2008 to 2010 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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