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Assessment of Alveolar Ridge Defects based on Sibert’s Classification - A Retrospective Study Anubhav Das1 , Revathi Duraisamy2 , Ravindra Kumar Jain3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12461

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Alveolar ridge defect may occur due to injury,trauma,normal healing after extraction, denture wear andperiodontitis. Based on sibert’s classification, it can be classified into three classes: class I (buccolingual lossof tissue), class II (apico coronal loss of tissue) and class III (both loss of tissue). It is important to close theridge defect by replacing the tooth loss and to achieve good esthetic, phonetic and mastication. The aim ofthis study was to assess the prevalence of alveolar ridge defects using seibert’s classification among partiallyedentulous patients.This study was conducted in a university setting among the outpatient population of adental college.We reviewed patients records and analysed the data of 86000 patients between June 2019 andMarch 2020. 32,837 patients data were included from 86000 patients and were assessed and the data wastabulated in excel and later was imported to SPSS software by IBM and descriptive statistics were doneand results were analysed graphically. The statistical analysis were performed using chi-square test.Basedon the results, 50.5% males,51.4% females and 40% transgender have class I alveolar ridge defects; 0.7%male,0.8% females and 0% transgender have class II alveolar ridge defects;1.3 % males,1.4% females and0% transgenders have class III alveolar ridge defects; 47.5% males, 46.4% females and 60% transgenderhave normal edentulous ridge.To conclude, the Sibert’s classification helps in suggesting a proper treatmentplan for the patient to ensure that the treatment outcomes turn out to be successful.
Impact of Positive Thoughts on Immunity Preethi Shankar1 , Dinesh Premavathy2 , Preetha S
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Immunity plays a major role, by protecting us from various foreign antigens.It is broadly classified intotwo major groups, active immunity and passive immunity. Foods such as citrus fruits, broccoli, garlic,ginger, yogurt, and almonds are immune boosting foods.The positive thoughts also have a good impactover diseases like diabetes and cancer and it can be overcome by the positive thoughts. Positive thoughtsare directly proportional to the positive effects on immunity.The positive thoughts are directly proportionalto the positive effects on immunity by controlling or decreasing stress level. The decrease in the positivethoughts have direct impact on health, thus it paves a way for occurrence of disease. The aim of the presentstudy is to assess the knowledge of positive thoughts on immunity among the general population. An onlinebased survey was conducted among 100 people on the impact of positive thoughts on immunity. The resultswere analyzed and represented as graphs. The present study thus concluded that based on the survey peoplehad less knowledge about the impact of positive thoughts on immunity.
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Dental Caries among Different Age Groups of Patients in a Private Dental College Hospital, Chennai, India Akshaya. K1 , Prathiba Ramani2 , Senthil Murugan. P3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Dental caries is the major health disorder caused by the interaction of oral microbes on the dental hard tissues.Dental caries are multifactorial in nature of etiology and pathogenesis. According to WHO almost 36% ofthe population have dental caries. Thus the aim of the current study is to quantitatively and qualitativelyanalyse the prevalence of dental caries among different age groups of patients visiting Saveetha dentalcollege and hospital outpatient department services. All the cases reported between the month of June2019 to March 2020 for dental caries of different classes were chosen for this study. Data of patients wereretrieved from dental records. Data of patients with class I to class VI dental caries and root caries wereincluded and age, gender, tooth affected were analyzed, tabulated and was subjected to statistical analysis.From the data analysis through SPSS it is observed that, the overall incidence of dental caries were higheramong male patients (54.7%), between the age group of 15 to 30 years (45.4%) and was commonly seen inprimary and permanent posterior tooth.(72.6%). Within the limitations of the present study, dental caries hadmale predilection, predominantly between the age group of 15 to 30 years,Class 1 caries primarily reportedin the molars.
Assessment of Partial Edentulism Based on Kennedy’s Class I - A Retrospective Study Baala vignesh.A1 , Revathi Duraisamy2, Ravindra Kumar Jain.M3
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Tooth loss is mainly due to the incidence of carious lesions or teeth, periodontal diseases. The aim ofthe study was to evaluate the edentulous status and assessment of Kennedy’s class I in patients visited tosaveetha dental college for the last 3 months. Records of 86000 patients who visited saveetha dental collegebetween June 2019 and March 2020 were reviewed and the data for the present study was segregated fromNov 2020- Jan 20120 with the input data being the presence of kennedy’s class 1 findings. Data collectedwas calculated, tabulated, analysed and compiled using the SPSS statistical software. The prevalence ofpartial edentulism based on kennedy’s class I findings was 14.3%, was more in old aged individuals above60 years with a frequency of 40.5% and between age 51-60 at a frequency of 35.7%. Association was donebetween gender, age and partial edentulism with Kennedy’s class I findings in maxillary and mandibulararch.The association between age and arch partial edentulism showed there was no statistical significancesince p=0.051. The association between gender and arch partial edentulism was statistically significant sincep=0.021. Within the limitations of this study, the prevalence of partial edentulism based on Kennedy’s classI was more in males than females and the maxillary arch was commonly affected than the mandibular arch.
Evaluation of Site Predilection of Alveoloplasty in Complete Denture - A Retrospective Study Shalini Sathiyamoorthy1 , Revathi Duraisamy2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Alveoplasty is the common pre prosthetic procedure. It is done to provide a better anatomic environmentand create proper supporting structures for denture construction. The aim of the pre prosthetic surgery is toimprove the better retention and stability of complete denture. Alveoloplasty is done to improve the qualityand condition of the hard and soft oral aiding structures, so that they can provide retentive, supportful andstable dentures.The aim of the study is to evaluate the site predilection of alveoplasty procedure for completedenture.The Retrospective study was conducted in the University setting. Data were collected from thepatients who visited Dental college. We Reviewed patient records and analysed the data of 86000 patientsbetween June 2019 and March 2020, 120 patients data were included out of 86000 patients. The reportsincluded Age , Gender , anatomical site of alveoloplasty done. Records on each case were examined andtabulation of the data was done in excel sheets followed by statistical analysis using SPSS software with Chi- Square test.The results were obtained as graphs and charts. The study had a total sample of 120 subjectsout of which 52.5% were male and 46.7% were female. Carried out in a age group of 33 - 83 years. 35% ofparticipants in the age group of 55 - 65 years had undergone Alveoloplasty more when compared to otherage groups. 62% of Males underwent Alveoloplasty more when compared to females (38%). Alveoloplastywas performed more in lower arch (32.9%) when compared to other sites. Within the limitation of thestudy ,Males underwent Alveoloplasty more when compared to females. Alveoloplasty was performedpredominantly more in lower arch when compared to other sites.
Assessment of Periodontal Status in Patients with Oral Lesions - A Retrospective Study in South Indian Population Subasree Soundarajan1 , Priya lochana Gajendran2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) are defined as the risk of malignancy being present in a lesionor condition either at the time of initial diagnosis or at a future date. They have the potential to undergomalignant transformation.Some of the potentially malignant disorders that are related to oral squamous cellcarcinoma are Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), Leukoplakia, Erythroplakia, & Lichen Planus. There isa dual relationship between Oral carcinoma and periodontitis.Oral lesions may have an indirect effect oninitiating periodontitis. Periodontitis can be considered as one of the risk factors for the development of oralcancer. The aim of the study is to assess the periodontal status of patients who are diagnosed with oral lesionsin Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences (SIMATS). This is a retrospective study, carried outby analysis of the patient records from June 2019 to March 2020 were assessed. Parameters assessed were- Age, Sex, Systemic status, Periodontal parameters (Periodontal probing depth - PPD, Loss of Attachment -LOA, Bleeding on Probing - BOP), periodontal status (Healthy gingiva, Gingivits, Periodontitis) & Severityof periodontitis (Mild, moderate & severe). Data was analysed using SPSS version 23.0. Chi square test wasdone to compare the differences in proportion. A total of 192 subjects were included in the study. 93 patients(48.4%) were diagnosed with OSMF, whereas 99 patients (51.6%) were diagnosed with Leukoplakia. Malesconstituted 93.75% of the study population and females constituted 6.25% of the study population. Agegroup of the study population ranged from 20 years to 80 years. Mean age of the study population is 42.25years. 51.04% of the patients were diagnosed with gingivitis, 43.23% of the patients were diagnosed withperiodontitis & 5.73% of the patients had healthy gingiva. Chi square test results showed statisticallysignificant association between oral lesions and habits, with a p value of 0.000. Leukoplakia was found tobe more prevalent among smokers & OSMF was found to be more prevalent among patients who had thehabit of chewing Areca nut, Hans, Mawa and Pan. However, there was no statistically significant differencebetween oral lesions based on periodontal status & severity of periodontitis.Oral lesions can be consideredas an attributing factor for development of periodontitis.
The Effectiveness of Splints in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Nashwah Hinaz, Pradeep D2 , Ashok V3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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TMD is defined as a muscular and articular disorder. The primary goal in the treatment of temporomandibularjoint disorder is to ease pain or mandibular dysfunction with Conservative treatments such as splint therapy,and manipulation. occlusal splint insertion and physical treatment are the most commonly used conservativealternatives through which approximately 90% of all TMD cases can be successfully treated. The aim of thestudy was to assess the effectiveness of splints in temporomandibular joint disorders. Sample was collectedfrom June 2019 to March 2020 from Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai. Data collected istabulated in Excel and statistical analysis using SPSS is done to obtain results. Out of 61 patients, 59%were male and 45.9% were female. The mean age of the participants is 33.21 years. Within the limitationsof the study, it was concluded that splint therapy was effective for 59.02% patients with temporomandibularjoint disorder patients. Also, splint therapy was more effective in males (32.79%) as compared to females(26.23%).
Prevalence of Occlusal Morphological Patterns of Permanent Mandibular First Molar B.Sushma1 , K. R. Don2 ,
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Teeth are informative indicators for the study of human populations, serving as markers and thebases for comparisons of genetic origin. Mandibular first molar is represented as 36 or 46 in the FDI system.The occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth occlude with the opposing occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth. Theocclusal morphology differs in each posterior tooth. The occlusal aspect of posterior teeth is developed intocusps ( 5 or 4 or 6 ) and grooves ( Y or + or X pattern ). These cuspal patterns and groove patterns help inforensic identification in cases like gender determination and also to identify the ethnic background of anindividual. Variation in degree of expression and frequency of teeth in dentitions of different populationsis different which may be helpful for forensic identification. The aim of the study was to determine theprevalence of different occlusal morphological patterns of permanent mandibular first molars. The studyincluded a predominantly South Indian population. Approval was received from the Institutional ReviewBoard. Study was conducted with 100 participants who were randomly selected. The occlusal morphologypatterns (number of cusps and groove pattern) of left and right permanent mandibular first molar wereassessed from the photographs of the oral cavity and the date was recorded. Results showed that the mostprevalent number of cusps in permanent mandibular first molar was 5 cusps ( 71% ) and Most prevalentgroove pattern in permanent mandibular first molar was Y pattern. It was also observed that the combinationof the 5Y pattern was more prominent in females than in males.
Dental Caries in Children with and without Anterior Crossbite : A Case - Control Study Thiviya Raaj1 , Vignesh Ravindran2 , Sri Sakthi D3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Dental caries and malocclusion are one the most common dental health problems affecting individualsworldwide.There are conflicting opinions about the contribution of malocclusions to the development ofdental caries and periodontal disease. The aim of the study was to determine the dental caries experience inchildren with and without anterior crossbite. Case sheets were reviewed from the dental treatment recordsfor dental caries in children with anterior crossbite over 9 months. Inclusion criteria for case sample requiredchildren to be above the age of 10 and below the age of 18 and with presence of anterior crossbite. Finalsample size taken for the study was 12 children. Data was analysed using SPSS software and Mann-Whitneywas done. The results showed that the mean DMFT score for children with anterior crossbite is 0.75 and forthe control group is 2.67. Within the limitations of the present study, children with anterior crossbite (case)showed lower incidence of dental caries than the control group.
Knowledge and Awareness of Primary Teeth and Their Importance among Parents A. Sai Sanjith, K. R. Don2 , Karthik Ganesh Mohanraj3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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The primary dentition for children is, perhaps, the most essential and yet the most neglected concern by aparent. Often, these parents who are responsible for the health of the primary dentition of their children feelthat primary teeth eventually shed, and hence do not deserve heed to providing adequate oral health. The aimof this study was to evaluate the parental knowledge, attitude, and practices on the importance of primarydentition of their children. A well structured, self-prepared questionnaire was circulated among parents ofthe dental students within the university. The results obtained were collected and analysed to find out theawareness levels among the parents and to find out which group had the highest knowledge on primary teeth.The statistical tests used were descriptive analysis and Chi square tests. The confidence level was 95% andthe data was considered statistically significant if P value < 0.05. In our study, it was found that among theparents, graduated individuals had the highest knowledge on primary dentition, especially the Post graduatelevel parents