Dental Anatomical Features and Caries: A Relationship to be Investigated

Paiva, Marcel Alves Avelino de; MangueiraLeite, Dayane Franco Barros; Farias, Isabela Albuquerque Passos; Costa, Antônio de PáduaCavalcante; Sampaio, Fábio Correia

doi:10.5772/intechopen.71337

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“…The type of material used for restorations of molar teeth in this study have also been reported as intracoronal restorations in permanent molar teeth in previous studies [3,24,25]. The most prevalent type of material used for restoration was amalgam, a finding similar to that of previous reports [21].…”

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“…Molars may be more prone to the demineralization of hard tissues occasioned by dental caries because of their peculiar anatomical features that enable them to perform the function of chewing and grinding. The dimension of these anatomical pits and features determine the extent of the demineralization process [3]. Deep pits and fissures give room for more food particles to be retained and for more production of acid by bacteria action.…”

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Prevalence and pattern of restorations on permanent molar teeth among adult dental patients

Enabulele¹,

Ao²

2019

Dent Oral Craniofac Res

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Objective: To assess the prevalence and pattern of restorations on permanent molar teeth among adult dental patients.Method: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study involving patients who presented to the Restorative clinic of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. The molars of the participants were examined and classified as restored, unrestored or missing. The restored molars were further examined for type of restoration and status of the restoration whether defective or not. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 21.0. Descriptive statistics was carried out on the generated data and chi square statistics was used to determine the statistically significant differences between variables.Results: A total of 708 molars in 54 participants were examined and classified as restored, unrestored or missing. Prevalence of restored molars was 12.0% while the prevalence of unrestored and missing molars was 83.8% and 4.2% respectively. A higher proportion of restored molars were seen in female participants (67.8%). There was a statistically significant association between the status of the molar and type of molar teeth (p=0.001), with the first molar being the most frequently restored molar (45.9%). The lower arch had a higher prevalence (13.6%) of restored molars. The most prevalent type of material used for restoration was amalgam (83.5%) while composite and gold crown restorations accounting for 1.2% each. Majority (81.1%) of the restorations were not defective. Conclusion:There was a high prevalence of restored molars with the first molars being the most restored molars and amalgam the most frequent restoration placed.

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Prevalence and pattern of restorations on permanent molar teeth among adult dental patients

Enabulele¹,

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2019

Dent Oral Craniofac Res

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“…A study conducted by [ 31 , 36 , 38 ][ 39 ] found that posterior teeth had a higher plaque index and showed greater inflammation when compared to anterior teeth, hence they were at a greater risk of dental caries or periodontal disease. Several other researchers also concluded that posterior teeth were more prone to caries due to their anatomical form containing multiple fissures and grooves [ 40 ] or occasionally due to the presence of impacted third molars [ 41 ] causing increased incidence of decay at their proximal surface. The traditional need and mind set of restoring the complete dentition also played a role in the fact that most patients received 2nd molar-2nd molar restorations.…”

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Quality of life post oral rehabilitation with complete short arch among South Indian patients

Agarwal¹

2022

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Oral rehabilitation is essential in patients having multiple missing teeth, to restore esthetics and function. However replacement of complete dentition may not be possible in high risk patients or patients of low income group. The concept of SDA can be utilized in such patients to increase affordability and avoid over restoring. The aim of this study was to understand the prevalence of the requirement of oral rehabilitation according to age and gender of the individual as well as to compare the quality of life of patients rehabilitated with complete and short dental arches. Case sheets of around 28,000 patients were reviewed from March 2019 to June 2020 out of which 113 patients were undergoing oral rehabilitation. To eliminate bias all patients affected by the disease were included in the study. Epidemiological data of the patient along with their ongoing treatment was collected and tabulated in MS Excel sheet. Amongst the patients 36 patients were selected using simple stratified sampling and patients were asked to report their quality of life on a VAS scale using a quality of life questionnaire. The data was then analyzed using IBM SPSS software version 23. The prevalence of oral rehabilitation in males was 53.98% while in females it was 48.02%. Age group of 41-60 years was found to be most commonly undergoing oral rehabilitation. The most common extent of rehabilitation was 2nd molar - 2nd molar, around 23% patients underwent rehabilitation from 1st molar-1st molar and around 10% patients underwent rehabilitation from 2nd premolar-2nd premolar. Patient satisfaction was greatest in patients with complete arch restoration when compared to short dental arch restoration. Amongst SDA restoration patients rehabilitated till the first molar had greater satisfaction than patients rehabilitated till second premolar. With increase in lifespan the need for oral rehabilitation has increased, however it is not always possible or advised to restore the complete dentition of an individual. The present study helps us understand the prevalence of oral rehabilitation according to the gender and age of the patients as well as use of newer concepts such as SDA in the management of high risk patients. Within the limitations of the present study patient satisfaction was greater in complete arch restoration compared to SDA. Thus it is important to understand the requirements of the patient and rehabilitate accordingly, so as to provide the patient with the best esthetics and function possible.

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“…The mesiobuccal groove is a unique feature of mandibular first molars. It's a kind of sulcus that runs from the occlusal to buccal surfaces and is often unnoticed during dental examinations [24]. This narrow groove, though often shallow, can host a small but active bacterial population that can easily cause cavitation [25].…”

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Prevalence of Chronic Pulpitis among 13 to 17 Year Old Pediatric Patients Visiting Private Dental Institution in Chennai : A Retrospective Study

Dhivyadharshini

Ramani

2021

JPRI

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Introduction: Pulpitis is a debilitating inflammation of the pulp of the tooth. Bacteria infiltrate the pulp of the tooth, causing it to swell. It may affect one or more teeth. Pulpitis comes in two varieties - acute and chronic. Chronic pulpitis is a long-term inflammation of the pulp tissue that results in permanent damage to the reliability of the pulp tissue. Aim: To assess the prevalence of chronic pulpitis among 13 to 17 year old pediatric patients visiting the private dental institution in Chennai. Materials and Methods: Case sheets of patients were obtained from Record management system software for analysis. Patients with chronic pulpitis within the age group 13 to 17 were selected and the sample size was found to be n = 165 patients. The collected data was then tabulated for statistical analysis using SPSS. Results: From the results obtained in our study , chronic pulpitis was most prevalent in females with age of 16 particularly in mandibular molars (16.97% in 36 and 13.94% in 46). Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study it can be concluded that mandibular molars were commonly affected due to chronic pulpitis and by knowing the prevalence and pathophysiology of chronic pulpitis, dental clinicians can prevent the progression of this condition.

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Dental Anatomical Features and Caries: A Relationship to be Investigated

Cited by 12 publications

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Prevalence and pattern of restorations on permanent molar teeth among adult dental patients

Prevalence and pattern of restorations on permanent molar teeth among adult dental patients

Quality of life post oral rehabilitation with complete short arch among South Indian patients

Prevalence of Chronic Pulpitis among 13 to 17 Year Old Pediatric Patients Visiting Private Dental Institution in Chennai : A Retrospective Study

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