Efficiency of professional tooth brushing before ultrasonic scaling

Kim, Mj; Noh, HieJin; Oh, Hye Young

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“…It can also reduce the fear of individuals with disabilities about accessing oral health services and even shorten the scaling time required. 38 Unfortunately, previous studies have demonstrated that community-dwelling individuals with disabilities have worse oral health than those living in institutions. 22 39 Since these participants were living at home with relatives, their families were generally more concerned with physiological diseases than with oral conditions and were not aware of the importance of oral hygiene.…”

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Prevalence of and factors associated with fewer than 20 remaining teeth in Taiwanese adults with disabilities: a community-based cross-sectional study

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ObjectivesTo examine the prevalence of and the factors associated with a number of remaining teeth (NRT) <20 among adults with disabilities.DesignA community-based, cross-sectional descriptive study.SettingThis study was part of a health promotion programme designed for community-dwelling adults with disabilities.ParticipantsA total of 549 adults with disabilities, aged 20–80 years, living in the community in Chiayi County in Taiwan.Outcome measuresVarious parameters, including NRT, oral health behaviours (ie, oral hygiene, dietary habits and substance use), comorbidities, disability classification and capability for performing activities of daily living, were measured. Data were statistically analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression analysis.ResultsThe mean NRT was 18.1 (SD=10.9); 44.8% of participants had NRT <20 (including 13.7% edentulous participants). Most participants had poor oral hygiene: 83.4% reported seldom using dental floss, 78% did not undergo regular 6-monthly dental check-ups and 77.4% seldom brushed their teeth after meal. After adjusting for potentially confounding variables, the intellectual disability group had a significantly higher risk of an NRT <20 than the physical disability group (OR 2.30, 95% CI 1.30 to 4.08). Additionally, the rare use of dental floss and hypertension significantly increased the possibility of an NRT <20 (OR 1.73–2.12, 95% CI 1.15 to 3.71).ConclusionsAn NRT <20 and edentulism were highly prevalent among adults with disabilities, who displayed poor oral hygiene behaviours. Adults with intellectual disabilities had a greater likelihood of having an NRT <20 than did those with physical disability. In addition to unmodifiable factors, the poor use of dental floss was significantly associated with an NRT <20.

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Prevalence of and factors associated with fewer than 20 remaining teeth in Taiwanese adults with disabilities: a community-based cross-sectional study

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“…In addition, the device can easily access subgingival areas and furcations. Ultrasonic scaler is a safe and comfortable device, if it is correctly used on a healthy tooth surface, with correct tip position, lateral pressure and power level [2]. Knowledge about the essence of oral hygiene should be instilled in the first years of life, through school education and adaptation visits in the dental office.…”

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“…This is a consequence of fear, lack of knowledge and motivation, as well as neglecting regular dental check-ups and hygienization procedures. Therefore, we should strive to develop the habit of regularly applying for dental check-ups and performing professional hygienization to prevent periodontal tissue diseases and maintain oral health [2]. Dentists should put emphasis on educating and motivating a patient with the technique of proper brushing, including the appropriate frequency of brushes, the type of brush and the use of additional instruments such as dental floss, toothpicks, irrigators or interdental brushes.…”

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Examination of the needs of hygienizational patients of periodontological guidelines in Lublin

Baranowski

Wójcicka

Czerniakiewicz

et al. 2020

J Educ Health Sport

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Introduction: The dental treatment of every patient, who comes to the dental office, should start with his hygienization. The basis of treatment should be daily, careful oral hygiene at home. Clinical observations suggest that patients neglect or perform this incorrectly. Purpose of work:The aim of the study was to assess the oral hygiene condition of patients reporting to the periodontics clinic Materials and Methods: The medical documentation of 52 patients who came to the Clinic of Periodontology at the Clinical Center of the Medical University in Lublin in 2015-2016 was analyzed. There were 24 men and 28 women between 19 and 75 years of age. Extraoral and intraoral examination were performed and general medical history was taken. The CPITN index was used to assess the presence of dental deposits and tartar. Results:In the group of respondents; 47 patients [90.38%] required professional hygienization. Conclusions:Although almost all patients declare meticulous removal of dental deposits at least twice a day, more than 90% have shown numerous abnormalities in brushing or irregular oral hygiene. Patients do not have the skills or neglect to maintain oral hygiene, while being convinced about compliance with the hygiene regime. The doctor's role is to create conditions for education and patient motivation.

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“…These findings contradict those of a previous study by Kim et al, which showed that dental plaque removal with a self-care device before the scaling procedure reduced the time required for ultrasonic scaling. 7 Lastly, total scaling time was significantly shorter in the AS group, whose subjects underwent dental plaque removal prior to scaling, when compared to the SA and SR groups, whose subjects underwent scaling prior to polishing (p < 0.05). Minimizing the time of dental procedures not only alleviates the patients' burden but also reduces the economic burden of dental clinics and social expenses.…”

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“…Evaluation categories included the following: the number of natural teeth, the number of artificial teeth, the number of missing or non-erupted teeth, the number of filled teeth, clinical attachment level and Periodontal Index. 7,14,15 Two dental hygienists determined the subjects' oral hygiene statuses after staining the intraoral dental plaque biofilm and calculus with a disclosing solution (GC Tri Plaque). Evaluation categories included the Simplified Debris Index (S-DI), Simplified Calculus Index (S-CI) and residual deposits.…”

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Research on dental plaque removal methods for efficient oral prophylaxis: With a focus on air polishing and rubber cup polishing

Park

Kim²,

Park³

et al. 2020

Int J Dental Hygiene

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Objectives: This study was conducted to compare the plaque control effectiveness of rubber cup polishing with that of air polishing during oral prophylaxis procedures and to investigate the effect of the order of air-polishing application on the efficiency of oral prophylaxis. Methods:The study included adult patients (≥20 years of age) who had visited the dental clinic for oral prophylaxis. A total of 173 subjects were divided into three groups (scaling followed by rubber cup polishing, SR; scaling followed by air polishing, SA; and air polishing followed by scaling, AS) based on sex, age, oral health status, oral hygiene status, and indications and contraindications according to the oral prophylaxis method. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the difference in oral prophylaxis time, residual deposits rate, subjects and dental hygienist satisfaction. Results:The total scaling time was shorter in the AS group (15.4 ± 6.9 minutes) than in the SA (18.7 ± 5.5 minutes) and SR groups (19.9 ± 6.2 minutes) (p < 0.05). The rate of residual deposits was significantly higher in the SR group than in the AS or SA groups (p < 0.05). The satisfaction level of dental hygienists was higher in the AS group (8.8 ± 1.0 points) and the SA group (8.4 ± 1.0 points) than in the SR group (6.2 ± 1.3 points). Conclusion:During oral prophylaxis, dental plaque removal using air polishing requires a relatively longer time when compared to rubber cup polishing, but it can better eliminate dental plaque. In addition, we found that dental plaque removal using air polishing prior to scaling reduced the total scaling time.

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Efficiency of professional tooth brushing before ultrasonic scaling

Abstract: These findings indicated that removing the dental plaque biofilm with a toothbrush and dental floss by a hygienist before scaling with an ultrasonic device was more effective in reducing the working time of the dental hygienist.

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References 13 publications

Prevalence of and factors associated with fewer than 20 remaining teeth in Taiwanese adults with disabilities: a community-based cross-sectional study

Prevalence of and factors associated with fewer than 20 remaining teeth in Taiwanese adults with disabilities: a community-based cross-sectional study

Examination of the needs of hygienizational patients of periodontological guidelines in Lublin

Research on dental plaque removal methods for efficient oral prophylaxis: With a focus on air polishing and rubber cup polishing

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