International Dental Journal of Student Research

101-104

Authors: Govind Jindal, Simarpreet Singh Batra, Jaspreet Singh Badwal, Shaina Uppal, Shivani Bhandari

Chondrosarcomas are uncommon malignant mesenchymal neoplasms that are rare in the head and neck region. They affect mainly the maxilla, while relatively few arise from the mandible, nasal cavity, larynx, skull and cervical vertebrae. Radical surgical resection with a wide margin of normal tissue is the treatment of choice, while radiotherapy and chemotherapy are reserved as adjunctive therapies for tumours where enbloc resection is not feasible.

108-110

Authors: Rida Fatema, Vijay B Desai

Objectives: The aim of this research project was to determine the prevalence of aggressive periodontitis cases in patients visiting Ajman University dental clinics and to determine the prevalence of Aggressive periodontitis in patients across different ethnic groups. Methods: A total of 200 OPG radiographs of patients were assessed for signs of Aggressive Periodontitis. The selected cases were then confirmed by correlating the findings from the patient’s file. The data was then recorded for analysis. Results: A total of 14 (7%) radiographs showed features of aggressive periodontitis, out of which 6 (42.8%) were males and 8 (57.1%) were females. Out of them 8 were Pakistanis, 5 Indians and 1 Chinese. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this retrospective study, the prevalence of aggressive periodontitis was found to be more in the female population than in the male population. However, a larger sample size is necessary to determine the prevalence.

116-122

Authors: Rungarun Kriangkrai, Natrujee Sirimala, Sasitharee Nathamtong, SulalivanWintsch, Kencho Choden, Pana

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the self-reported prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal pain amongst fifth year dental students of Naresuan University, Thailand. Methods: Sixty eight dental students were recruited. A modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was conducted to assess the prevalence of the site of pain. Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and personal factors questionnaire were provided to evaluate risk postures during their clinical work and to ascertain the personal factors related to musculoskeletal pain, correspondingly. Results: 83.82% and 100% of the dental students reported at least one musculoskeletal pain in the past seven days and twelve months, respectively. The high prevalence regions included neck (82.35%), upper back (60.29%), right hand and wrist (48.53%), and lower back and right shoulder (each 47.06%). The 95.6% of dental students had a highest risk level of the RULA score. There was a significant association between gender and right shoulder pain along with BMI and low back pain (p<0.05). Conclusions: From the results of both high prevalence and risk levels of musculoskeletal pain from poor working posture, we can thereby suggest adoption of better working postures and prevention strategies like exercises to decrease the risk of musculoskeletal problems

128-135

Authors: Sinda Ammar, Insaf Farhat, Amel Labidi, Imed Ouni, Sonia Ghoul-Mazgar

Statement of problem: Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a genetic disorder that causes defective enamel development in both primary and permanent dentition. Significant tooth structure damage often results in occlusal disharmony affecting the patient’s occlusal vertical dimension (OVD). Purpose: The purpose of this study was to review the current data in OVD evaluation and its reestablishment during the treatment of amelogenesis imperfecta patients. Method and Materials: Relevant publications on OVD evaluation in amelogenesis imperfecta patients were thoroughly reviewed from the literature published between the years 1994 and 2014: With no restrictions criteria on the language of publications or the types of articles. The search strategy was developed using a combination of controlled vocabulary and the final update was stopped on November 2014. Results: The exploration of Medline identified, in this systematic review, 20 articles. Only 13 of them were selected after screening. All the studies were case reports describing 14 patients (7 males/ 7females, age: from 7 to 45 years old) with amelogenesis imperfecta treated with different approaches. While OVD was modified in 13cases, there was a lack of information concerning the OVD evaluation and treatment. Conclusion: According to this study, it seems important to systematically explore OVD in all AI patients, to preferably evaluate it by cephalometric method and to reestablish it by a prosthetic approach.

141-143

Authors: Elias Boutros, Ahmad Al nashar, Seba Al Haji, Reem Ganem

Objective: To investigate the correlation between the periodontal disease severity and coexistence of systemic disease(s) amongst referred patients with periodontal disease to the department of periodontology, Al Andalus University for medical science. Methods: A total of 147 patients’ questionnaire between September 2013 and Mars 2015 were reviewed. Data recorded were patient age, sex, periodontal disease severity, systemic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease) Results: 48.6% of patients presented with moderate periodontal disease (M 46.6%/ F 51.7%). 51.4% of patients examined presented with severe periodontal disease (M 53.4%/F 48.3%). 8.8% of patients had diabetes (10.5% with severe periodontal disease, 6.9% with moderate periodontal disease). 8.1% of patients hypertension (11.8% with severe periodontal disease, 4.2% with moderate periodontal disease). 5.4% of patients had cardiovascular disease CAV disease (6.6% with severe periodontal disease, 4.2 with moderate periodontal disease). Conclusion: Periodontal disease was associated with systemic diseases but there were no significant differences between severity of periodontal disease and co-existence systematic disease.

148-155

Authors: Beenish Khalil Rana, Zoofa Manazar

This study involves the evidence-based practices used in various preoperative settings for basic hand hygiene and to provide the essential tools for the implementation of hygiene practices and the improvement programs necessary in health care facilities. Objective: To assess whether proper and well designed and recognized hand hygiene methods are being practiced and implemented by dentists working in various health care sectors, understanding the organizational social cognitive or structural barriers to the practical adherence to hand hygiene in health care facilities and to develop policies to assist the policy makers agencies and institutions in developing strategies which are more effective and efficient for the development of hand hygiene practices. Method: A questionnaire was completed and Data was collected from 500 dentists working in three university hospitals and 25 private clinics, and was analyzed using SPSS 19.0 program. Conclusion: A process of altering social attitudes and behaviors towards hand hygiene practices and prevention of infection can be initiated by improved and better understanding of knowledge and attitude towards the hand hygiene and the barriers related to opt the practices. Incentives for the adherence to practice the recommended techniques will be useful and provide an efficient and effective way for the development of well-organized and proficient hand hygiene programs. Major factors responsible for poor adherence with hand hygiene practices includes non availability of sinks and hand washing agents like soap, water and towels, busy schedule due to understaffing lack of guidance and proper knowledge of importance and technique of hand washing, low risk of acquiring infections and disagreement with the hand hygiene recommendations

163-166

Authors: Khurshid A. Mattoo, Shikha

Completely edentulous patients who present hard tissue undercuts along with overlying soft tissue, especially after extraction of proclined natural teeth find their treatment prosthesis deferred for months, especially in situations where one has limited access to elastomeric impression materials. Hard tissue undercuts intensify retention of the prosthesis obtained biologically and are the most commonly available mechanical means of retention in completely edentulous patients. Hard tissue undercuts that range from moderate to severe are often referred by a prosthodontist for surgical correction, as they cannot be recorded using rigid impression materials without altering the design of the final prosthesis. A final impression technique that suffices the advantages of rigid impression materials and prevents surgical intervention for managing hard tissue undercuts in such cases needs to fulfill all the principles of impression making, besides fulfilling the objectives of primary or final cast fabrication. This article in the form of a clinical case report presents a novel final impression technique that is based on the principle of dual impression making and requires simple modification of the custom tray. The technique being simple and inexpensive is indicated in completely edentulous situations with bone and soft tissue undercuts that are contraindicated for surgery.

171-175

Authors: Srujana Zakkula, Geetha Bhavani Paluri, Sneha Deepthi, Suresh Pothu

Several ocular and orbital diseases require surgical intervention that may result in ocular defects. These defects affect psychological, functional and social aspects of the patient. Management and rehabilitation of anocular defect patient is a challenging task both clinically and technically. Stock acrylic ocular shells may be trimmed and fitted as one of the treatment options, but the results are not entirely satisfactory. Custom made ocular prosthesis helps in attaining the exact color, contour, size, ocular orientation that provides realism, symmetry and also enhances the psychological and social well-being of the patient. The role of the maxillofacial prosthodontist in fabricating a customized ocular prosthesis with acceptable esthetics to restore facial symmetry and normal appearance for the anophthalmic patient is indispensable. This article describes a novel approach for fabrication of customized ocular prosthesis using the advantages of digital photography.