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
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
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
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
understanding which behaviors to expect. During the oral stage, from birth till around one year old, a child will nurse and suck things, as well as accepting various things into his or her mouth (Stevenson, 1996). If a child is deprived of nursing too early, he or she will be characterized by envy and sarcasm (Stevenson, 1996). If a child was always satisfied with nursing as soon as he or she requested, he or she is considered overindulged in oral character and will be optimistic and have admiration
and plan strategies that help the patient acquire and maintain oral health. Summary The significance of this proposal is to promote and make oral hygiene a priority of all individuals. Eighty-five percent of oral hygiene affects whether a person will develop bone loss or tooth decay; the fifteen percent that also impacts dental hygiene are things that are not avoidable such as chemo-therapy and injuries. With a plan in place for oral health the percentage of avoidable dental issue decreases by leaps
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) (2013), research has shown that many young people between the ages of 13-29 are not concerned about becoming infected with HIV/AIDS and many of them do not know their HIV status. The CDC (2013) found that 39% of all new HIV infections affected young people between the ages of 13-29. Contraceptive Technology Update (2013) found that studies have shown that the greater the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) contracted during the teenaged
Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalysis Therapy Vs. Albert Ellis’ Rational Emotive Therapy Tracy Asencio Dr. Pam Cingel PSY 420 Theories of Personality 16 April 2014 Sigmund Freud and Albert Ellis are widely recognized as two of the most influential psychotherapists of the twentieth century. “It is argued that the striking differences in their therapeutic systems, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and psychoanalysis, respectively, are rooted in more fundamental theoretical differences concerning
is believed that poor contraceptive use is the primary reason for both of these problems. A study by the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Disease Control noted that four percent of thirteen and fourteen year olds are having oral sex (Young, 2006). This will influence the n... ... middle of paper ... ... Amsterdam News, p. 3. Lederman, R. P., & Mian, T. S. (2003). The Parent-Adolescent Relationship Education (PARE) Program: A Curriculum for Prevention of STDs and Pregnancy
advantages such as, it has the highest effectiveness, it teaches other important life skills, it aids teens in school and it halts the spread of STDs among adolescents. According to Lawton, “abstinence means not having sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal or oral intercourse) at any time” (25).This answer is a sure way to improve the rate of teen pregnancy. Those that take the pledge to become abstinent usually use this form of contraception until they get married. It has proven to have the highest effectiveness
The character of literary forms always evolves with the passage of times. Although African literature in its written form (as against the traditional oral form) has a relatively short pedigree, it has not failed to constantly renew itself by evolving, principally in its social functionality, either as an avenue to demonstrate a cultural point of view or a satirical vista. Consequently, this attribute is responsible for the peculiar aesthetics that particularizes the literature. Given the peculiarity
Oral hygiene is an everyday part of life that people have to be mindful of. If time is taken each day, it can prevent a lot of negative health effects on mouths and bodies. People are taught the negative effects of not brushing teeth all of their lives. But do they really know all of the effects not brushing can truly have? Even if the goal is simply whiter teeth, people have to be aware of the repercussions of not having substantial oral hygiene regimens and practices. If the average person fails
that the behavior may be changed. According to classical psychoanalysis, the formation of neurosis mainly occurs while a child is progressing through the psychosexual stages of development (in the case of Emily, we will examine her development in the Oral stage through the Phallic stage (these stages cover from birth to about five years old)). Through classical psychoanalysis, we can pick up clues from the text to piece together Emily's childhood and link the problems in her early development (specifically