evaluating the cost-utility and cost-effectiveness of health-care programs and assisting quality assurance(3). A number of instruments for measuring Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) in relation to oral conditions have been designed (4, 5). They include assessment of impairment and the emotional, social and behavioural domains (6). The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) (7) is one of the most widely used instrument to measure OHRQoL in dentistry (6). It has been translated into many languages
Definition: It is the condition in which no teeth is present in the oral cavity. It is not limited only on old patients, but also it can occur due to repeated extraction of teeth due to dental caries, or periodontal diseases. Moreover, the rates of edentulism increases as age increases, and in communities where they suffer from loss of education. Sequelae (Consequences) of complete Edentulism: I) Consequences on the Bony Structure: Fig:1: Bone loss in the edentulous area Normally, teeth stimulate
hairlike appearance. The elongated papillae usually exhibit brown, yellow, or black pigmentation. Most patients are asymptomatic, but occasionally patients complain of irritation, gagging, or an altered taste. Patients are usually heavy smokers with poor oral hygiene and some have vitamin deficiencies, GI problems, or radiation therapy. Cures range from just brushing the tongue to corticosteroid therapy. 5- Cleft Palate -Congenital defect in which the lateral halves of the palate fail to fuse during embryonic
due to factors such as circumvention of body’s own natural defense mechanisms in the upper respiratory tract (the filtering and protective properties of nasal mucosa and cilia), dry open mouth, and aspiration of oral secretions, altered consciousness, immobility, and possible immunosuppression. Furthermore, the accumulation of plaque in the oral cavity creates a biofilm that allows the patient’s mouth to become colonized with bacteria. Many interventions are already in place to improve patient outcomes
For a patient with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome but does not have cancer, the dental hygienist should reiterate to the patient the important of flossing daily to mechanically remove the biofilm accumulating in their mouth. Another oral hygiene instruction would be to show the patient the proper way of brushing. Two other helpful methods to show the patient would be the modified bass to show the patient that the focus of the brushing is to point the brush filaments toward the gingival
A healthy 64-year-old male was seen at the College of Southern Nevada’s Dental Hygiene Clinic on April 13, 2016 for a health history assessment, vitals and screening. The patient stated he was “feeling good.” The major reason for his coming to the clinic is to get a cleaning. His last dental visit was in 2014, and his last doctor visit was in March of 2016. He has no health problems and no allergies. He drinks one beer a day. He stated that he has one dental implant since 2000, although, no
bearing area is 24 sq.cm but the mandibular denture bearing area is 14 sq.cm which is less than that of the maxillary denture physiological factors: saliva: all the physical factors depend on the presence of the saliva between the denture and the mucosa. Therefore, according to Stephan law saliva should be viscous in order to have a good retention, according to Camphell, the fluid film thickness should be small to increase the retention and for Wilhem H.W showed that is very important to the denture
There are many factors and causes to periodontitis. Some people are genetically predisposed to the disease. Their family history may have included other oral diseases or periodontal disease itself. Smoking is a large source of poor tooth health due to the chemicals that come in contact with the inside of the mouth. Smoking also decreases the amount of blood supply, making the gums malnourished. Another
reinforced oral hygiene instruction including flossing technique. He presented with excellent oral hygiene at this appointment which was a reflection of his commitment to good oral hygiene; tooth-brushing twice daily and dental flossing once daily. This was further supported by the patients plaque scores at 5% and bleeding scores at 4% with only minimal supra gingival calculus on lower anterior teeth. There was no erythema or oedema present on the gingival tissues. Furthermore an extra oral examination
Dentistry is a health science that includes the study and application of measures designed to prevent damage of the oral structures and the use of clinical procedures that that restore the normal masticatory function of teeth and esthetics, correction of speech resulting from loss of natural teeth, satisfaction and comfort of the patient, preservation of alveolar bone and tempromandibular joints. Other goals are to relief pain, treatment of a disease and maintaining the restoration for a long time
present on the surface of the tooth at the opening of the salivary gland. Such as the tongue side of the anterior teeth of the jaw, the buccal surface of the posterior jaw and the neck of the tooth, and the surface of the tooth that is less than the oral mucosa. The calculus begins to be milky white and becomes
Runes and Magic in Beowulf and The Saga of the Volsungs In the Old English poem Beowulf and in the Icelandic The Saga of the Volsungs, a saga representing oral traditions dating back to the fourth and fifth centuries, we see the mention of runes, which were used with connotations of magic or charms. An unknown author wrote the The Saga of the Volsungs in the thirteenth century, basing his story on far older Norse poetry. Iceland was settled by the Vikings about 870-930, who took there
Dialect and Dramatic Monologue of Curtain of Green Eudora Welty is not merely a brilliant writer, she is a brilliant and gifted storyteller. A product of the South's rich oral tradition, Welty considers the richness of local speech to be one of the greatest gifts that her heritage has to offer (Vande Kieft 9). Southern speech is characterized by talking, listening, and remembering. Welty, a great listener, based many of her stories on bits of dialogue overheard in her everyday life. However, Welty
The Problem With STD Prevention Sexually Transmitted Diseases or STDs are an increasing problem in today’s society. There are many of them and the number is increasing in the youth of the nation. According to a 2000 poll, 18.9 million cases were reported, and of that number, 9.1 million occurred in people between the ages of 15 to 24. America needs to recognize this problem more fully and find a cure for it. Abstinence is one way to help, but what people need to realize is that it is not
powerful effect on our behaviour and experience. He believed that children pass through five stages of development, known as the psychosexual stages because of Freud's emphasis on sexuality as the basic drive in development. These stages are: the oral stage, the anal stage, the phallic stage, the latency period and finally the genital stage. It is the first three stages which take place in the first five years of life of a child. The phallic stage, from three to five years old was the stage
genital herpes, genital warts, hepatitis B, HIV and AIDS. Genital herpes is an infection caused by HSV-1 and HSV -2. (Describe HSV-1 and HSV 2) You can get genital herpes by having sex with someone that has it. Genital herpes can be spread by having oral sex, vaginal sex, or anal sex. It can also be spread by touching the infected area of someone that has it. Genital herpes is known to cause small painful sores or blisters. The sores can come and go, but once you have the virus you will always have
According to Dolgin (2011), “Biological theorists - primarily biologists and psychologists – believe that adolescents are the way they are because of their genes, hormones, or evolutionary history. These theorists downplay environmental influences and tend to believe that the adolescent experience is similar regardless of where someone is raised” (p. 32). “Development occurs in an almost inevitable, universal pattern, regardless of sociocultural environment” (Dolgin, 2013, p. 32). Alienation is
Children in African American Community at risk of the HIV/AIDS Many African Americans are at high risk of the HIV infection and many of them are unaware or have a lack of access to care, education and prevention services. With African American’s making up fourteen percent of the population, they make up almost half of all people infected with HIV. According to, Exploring the Social and Community Context of African American Adolescents’ HIV Vulnerability (2013), African American communities bear
Today many teenagers are very sexually active. In fact, According to the Center of Disease Control, 47% of teenagers have reported being sexually active (http://www.cdc.gov 2013). These statistics illustrate the vital need for sexual education to be taught in all types of schools, and the importance of informing the teens on the risk of their behaviors, since this is where teenagers spend most of their time. In January 2014, over half of the states are required by the federal government to teach
dismissed with an impersonal notion while remaining respectful. The fact is that teachers, aides, school employees are helping parents raise their children and as educators, they should be allowed to teach sexual education. The act of intercourse, oral sex, how babies are made and much more including STDs is a very real reality and should be given the same respect, understanding, and time taught to our students as History class. Teaching sex in school is more than biology, it is more than understanding