Efficacy of Three Mouth Rinses in Reducing Dental Plaque and Gingivitis

My ambition to study for a degree in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy has developed out of several years’ experience of working as a dental nurse in support of professional dental technicians and a growing interest in the science involved in dentistry. I am very much aware of the importance of the hygienist’s role in maintaining the patient’s dental health, and indeed ultimately helping to secure general health through careful attention to oral conditions. My work as a nurse has made me realise the importance of a full understanding of the physiology of the mouth and gums and of the whole body. I have been struck by how common periodontal diseases are in patients who come for dental treatment and have an immense faith in the value of preventive

An orofacial examination was performed to assess the structural and functional integrity of the oral mechanism. The exam did not reveal anything of clinical significance.

Additionally, the lack of dental education of parents is a deciding factor in the condition of their children’s teeth. The increase

If decay in primary teeth is not addressed in a timely fashion, not only will it affect the children’s ability to chew and speak but it can also have a significant impact on the permanent teeth as well. Once a tooth has a cavity in it, that bacteria will spread to the neighboring teeth. If bacteria migrates below the gingiva, an abscess could occur which will delay or prevent the permanent teeth from erupting. An abscess will cause a lot of pain to the children and the affected tooth can be

An examination file and a treatment file were created for each patient after inclusion. The examination file, which contained information about the clinical measurements, was accessible only to the examiner. The treatment file, which provided data about the randomization modalities was filled before each treatment. Patients were instructed in oral hygiene, and supragingival cleaning of the teeth was performed using hand instruments and a sonic device with tip no. 5/6/ with increasing amplitudes of 120 mm. The sonic device was used with a frequency of 6,000 Hz and constant water irrigation according to the instructions of the manufacturer Oral hygiene instructions were repeated at every appointment. Subsequently, two quadrants Group I were

A protocol of thesis submitted to the Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Master’s Degree in Oral Medicine, Periodontology, and Oral Diagnosis.

Mrs. Whaka revealed that Rangi’s last dental visit was a year ago when several restorations were placed. Had those treatments been done in this clinic, I will retrieve these records myself, otherwise, I would ask Mrs. Whaka if she could call Rangi’s previous dentist to fax or email the records over that day or have Rangi’s records forwarded at a later date so I can see them. According to Skeie, Raadal, Strand, and Espelid (2006) and Powell (1998), the strongest predictor of caries in permanent dentition is previous caries experience in deciduous teeth. As such, his dental records could reveal if treatment has been done on the offending tooth and whether the lesions had progressed from the last dental visit. This will assist me in assessing whether management techniques previously implemented need to be modified, abandoned or

In a stratified RCT, Tantipong, Morkchareonpong, Jaiyindee, & Thamlikitkul (2008) conducted a study to compare the use of CHG and normal saline for oral care. Patients in the CHG group received care using 15 ml of 2% CHG, the use of tooth brushing, and suctioning up to four times per day (Tantipong et al., 2008). The normal saline group used the same procedure as the CHG group, but with the difference of using normal saline instead of CHG. The results of this study were that 4.9% or 5 out of 102 patients in the CHG group developed VAP and 11.4% or 12 out of 105 patients in the normal saline group developed VAP (Tantipong et al., 2008). The study concluded that using 2% CHG solution for oral hygiene was proven to be effective in preventing

Gum disease is caused by the accumulation of plaque and bacteria underneath your gum line. When the plaque hardens it turns into tartar and this leads to an extreme form of gum disease like periodontal disease. While periodontal disease is an extreme form of gum disease, gingivitis is a milder form that can easily develop in children. An early sign of gingivitis is bleeding around the gum line when your child brushes their teeth. Reversing gingivitis can take some time, therefore, it is important to take the necessary steps to prevent it. Therefore, there are a few natural rinses that your child can incorporate in their dental care regimen in order to protect their teeth against gingivitis.

Dental caries refer to the indications and manifestations of local dissolution of enamel caused by metabolic processes in the biofilm, or plaque, covering the affected part of the tooth. From twelve to thirty months of age, children have a special pattern of caries formation. This pattern primarily begins by affecting primary maxillary incisors and then first molars. The primary mandibular incisors are not as susceptible to caries formation due to the close proximity to the tongue and saliva from the sublingual and submandibular glands (5). Early childhood caries (ECC) begins with white-spot lesions and can affect the whole

Lecturer of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Oral Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University

Early childhood caries (ECC) was the most widespread chronic childhood disease, albeit largely preventable if parents and caregivers adhered to oral hygiene guidelines, followed proper diet and nutritional practices, and kept regular dental visits for their child (Badri, 2014). Professional and academic bodies have long held and researched the importance of establishing and maintaining oral health at an early age. Early childhood oral health has influenced the trajectory of oral health and overall health in adulthood. Possible complications from ECC caries have included not only dental difficulty but medical consequences, pain, decreased quality of life, lost time of children from school and caregivers from work, increased medical bill expenses,

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend an oral health risk assessment, including a visual screening, anticipatory guidance, preventive strategies, (such as fluoride varnish), and the establishment of a dental home by age 1 (AAPD a,2014).

Dental Hygiene is very important to me and has been since I was a child, this has influenced my desire of becoming a pediatric dentist. In a personal interview i conducted with Dr.Bills she informed me of this, “Dental Hygiene is emphasized by all dentists, we want our patients to have elegant white teeth and pleasant breath”(Bills). I would like to teach children the importance of keeping their teeth brushed so that they will have a beautiful smile and healthy teeth. Pediatric Dentistry is a superb fit for me because I care about dental health and I want children to know the importance as well. It is never too early for children to learn how important dental hygiene is.

Corresponding author: Ali Fahd - Faculty of oral and dental medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt (83523) – Dr.ali.fahd.dentist@gmail.com - Fax number: 0020965227415