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Pattern of dental treatment rendered to the elderly seeking oral health care in a tertiary health institution in Nigeria.
... Oral health is an integral component of overall health and well-being giving the fact that poor oral health can lead to decreased general health, limited social functioning, and decreased quality of life [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] . Previous studies [7,8] of dental patient population showed that the 21 -30 years age group were the highest users of oral health services. ...
... This study showed a slight female preponderance which is different from studies [7][8][9] on the general population where males had a higher frequency of seeking oral health care but close to that on elderly that showed a female preponderance [10] and another study [17] carried out among the general population in Benin City. This may be because young female adults tend to be more conscious of their appearance, demonstrates greater interest in health and have better health seeking behaviors. ...
... In the general population it has been shown that oral prophylaxis as a dental treatment is low [7] but this study reveals that, this is not the case with young adults as they tend to receive more oral prophylactic treatment. The sources of the barriers that the patient experiences in relation to accessing oral health care are said to arise from their life experiences and psycho-social factors [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] . It is important for preventive oral services to be emphasized for young adults so they can inculcate better oral health seeking behaviors which may translate into better oral health when they grow older. ...
Introduction: Oral diseases and the provision of dental treatment is strongly influenced by patient’s belief, attitudes and values. The goal of dental service utilization research is to improve the oral health outcome of the population. This study was designed to audit the various dental disease conditions in young adults and treatment received.
Methods: This was a one year retrospective study of patients within the age group 20 - 40 years who visited the dental out-patient clinic of University of Benin Teaching Hospital from March 2011 to February 2012. The data of interest retrieved from the files were demographics (Gender, Age, Marital Status and Occupation), Presenting complaints, Diagnosis made and treatment rendered. All data collected was subjected to statistical analysis in form of frequencies, percentages, Mean and cross tabulations using Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) version 21.0.
Result: A total of 1,123 young adult case notes were retrieved for this study. There was a slight female preponderance with the commonest presenting complaint being pain. The most prevalent diagnosis made was chronic marginal gingivitis. There was statistically significant association between presenting complaints, gender, occupation as well as marital status of the young adults. There was a pattern with regards to age and type of treatment received among the young adult patients.
Conclusion: Utilization of oral health by young adults shows a pattern slightly different from the general population. Age, gender, marital status and socio-economic status have a role to play in type of dental treatment received by young adults.
... Aging is a natural process that results in biological and physiological changes in the body. The oral environment is not spared of this natural sequence of events that sometimes result in loss of teeth [1][2][3] and periodontal diseases. 1 Tooth loss is never a pleasant outcome no matter the age. ...
Background: Diarrhea is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among children less than 5 years of age. Adequate rehydration therapy is the most important aspect of management. Home-based Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) prevents morbidity and mortality. In this study, our objective was to assess the awareness and knowledge of mothers regarding home management of the diarrheal disease for children less than five years in Gaffer Ibnauf specialized children’s hospital. Methods: This study was descriptive cross-sectional in gaffer ibnauf specialized children hospital. A questionnaire was provided to all the mothers admitted by children under five. in gastroenteritis word. Results: A total of 50 mothers60% of mothers have an aware understanding of the term childhood diarrhea. 52% of mothers were aware of signs of diarrhea. 48.0% of mothers aware of the severe symptoms noticed in children with diarrhea. 40.0% of mothers identify the mode of diarrhea spread, and more than halve the mothers had poor knowledge. 52.0% of mothers are aware of the danger of diarrhea. 42.0% of respondents were aware that dehydration is associated with acute loss of water and salt from the body. 52.0% of responders had good knowledge about the management of diarrhea. 64.0% of the respondents were aware of the composition of oral rehydration therapy. 48.0% of the respondents had knowledge of how to avoid some diets (like fat and fiber) in order to prevent diarrhea. Conclusions:- The study concluded that mothers had good knowledge about definition, signs, symptoms, main danger of diarrhea, the composition of ORT, importance of fluid and breastfeed continuation, and they had poor knowledge about the diet control types of diarrheal diseases and mode of its transmission.
... Aging is a natural process that results in biological and physiological changes in the body. The oral environment is not spared of this natural sequence of events that sometimes result in loss of teeth [1][2][3] and periodontal diseases. 1 Tooth loss is never a pleasant outcome no matter the age. ...
Ficus deltoidea or its well-known local name Mas Cotek belongs to the family of Moracaeae. This native plant is commonly found in Malaysia, other tropical and subtropical countries. Oral periodontal disease is an alarming disease and the utilization of herbal plants in treating oral pathogens has raised attention and concern. Therefore the main objective of this study was to review the effectiveness of effervescent mouthwash formulation of the FDL on treating oral pathogens. Plaque accumulation and oral microorganisms are the main predisposing factors to oral periodontal diseases. Herbal mouthwash has been of particular interest these days to treat oral pathogens. Different effervescent agents such as citric acid, tartaric acid, and sodium bicarbonate were used in formulating effervescent mouthwash by different methods with varying concentrations. FDL leaves have claimed to possess different properties such as antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties which are helpful in treating many diseases. Post compression parameters such as effervescent time, moisture content, and in vitro antibacterial test were reviewed in this study. FDL has shown a strong correlation to the presence of high content of polyphenols, flavonoids, saponin, tannins, and triterpenoids. In conclusion, the type of preparation choosen is by using wet granulation method and the suitable ratio is 2:1.
... Aging is a natural process that results in biological and physiological changes in the body. The oral environment is not spared of this natural sequence of events that sometimes result in loss of teeth [1][2][3] and periodontal diseases. 1 Tooth loss is never a pleasant outcome no matter the age. ...
Aging is a natural process that results in biological and physiological changes in the body. geriatric dental patients pose unique challenges that are not routinely seen in younger patients. The difference in bone size, density, shape, and quality present unique opportunities for clinicians to consider when planning for implant replacement therapies in geriatric patients. Despite these setbacks, the popularity of implants in dentistry has risen in recent times and more clinicians and patients see the potentials for oral rehabilitation among the geriatric population. This article attempts to appraise the challenges associated with the provision of dental Implants to the older age group, particularly in developing economies. The challenges of implant treatment in developing countries remain enormous but not insurmountable. As implant treatment for a dental prosthesis in developing countries gains popularity amongst geriatric patients, clinicians must balance this treatment choice on the overall desire and health of the patient, while evaluating his clinical and laboratory competence. Decision on whether or not to place an implant in the mouth of a geriatric patient should not be made on the background of age but on a cocktail of economic, local, and systemic factors.
... Aging is a natural process that results in biological and physiological changes in the body. The oral environment is not spared of this natural sequence of events that sometimes result in loss of teeth [1][2][3] and periodontal diseases. 1 Tooth loss is never a pleasant outcome no matter the age. ...
Objective: This systematic review aims to examine the spectrum of research studies including cross-cultural and international studies that have focused on weight and health-related quality of life in children and adolescents. Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, studies published in the past 25 years from 1995 until 2020 that pertain to weight and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children and adolescents were identified through the use of Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and PsycInfo databases. Two authors independently conducted a focused analysis and reached a final consensus on which studies to include using specific selection criteria followed by a quality check of the studies, resulting in the final selection of 25 studies. Results: The selected studies particularized the level of impaired quality of life among normal-weight, overweight and obese children and adolescents, and distinctly found that higher participant weight was correlated with a lower HRQoL score. Conclusion: Studies showed a significant negative correlation between weight and HRQoL. Multiple types of prevention and treatment programs are critically needed to provide resources to improve quality of life in overweight and obese children and adolescents.
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