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International Journal on Health and Medical Sciences
ISSN : 29856353     EISSN : 29855667     DOI : https://doi.org/10.35335/healmed
Core Subject : Health,
The International Journal on Health and Medical Sciences embraces a range of methodological approaches in identifying and solving significant prioritised accounting issues. Submissions are encouraged across all areas on Health and Medical and cognate disciplines. It is strongly recommended that authors specifically address how their research addresses the priority areas and how it impacts those who the research intends to affect.
Articles 62 Documents
Guided biofilm therapy before recession type 2 coverage: Case report Leonardo Jaya Setiadi Tanumiharja; Winny Suwindere; Edria Benita Tampubolon; Tasya Virania Adristi; Michella Wynne Wijaya
International Journal on Health and Medical Sciences Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): August: Medical and Health Science
Publisher : Institute of Accounting Research and Novation (IARN)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/healmed.v4i3.764

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Recession Type 2 defects are challenging because interproximal attachment loss reduces the predictability of complete root coverage. This case report describes the integration of a structured Guided Biofilm Therapy protocol into presurgical and supportive care for a 26-year-old male smoker with a Recession Type 2 defect at tooth 41 after unsuccessful orthodontic treatment. At baseline, the plaque index was 93% and bleeding on probing was 36%. Tobacco-cessation counselling, individualised oral-hygiene instruction, biofilm disclosure, air polishing, and site-specific instrumentation were provided over three preparatory visits. Before surgery, the plaque index and bleeding on probing had decreased to 7% and 4%, respectively. The defect was then treated with a laterally closed tunnel and a palatal subepithelial connective tissue graft. At 6 months, the plaque index was 11% and bleeding on probing was 5%; at 12 months, the corresponding values were 7% and 5%. Complete clinical root coverage was maintained at both follow-ups, and serial radiographs showed changes suggestive of increased interproximal bone fill. The favourable outcome followed a combined program of risk-factor control, professional biofilm management, surgery, and maintenance; the independent effect of Guided Biofilm Therapy cannot be determined from a single case. Standardised controlled studies are required to clarify its adjunctive value in periodontal plastic surgery.
Environmental health risk analysis of exposure to airborne particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) in residential areas surrounding a nickel smelter Sukmawati Sukmawati; Fais Satrianegara; Muh. Saleh; Andi Susilawaty; Irham Irham
International Journal on Health and Medical Sciences Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): August: Medical and Health Science
Publisher : Institute of Accounting Research and Novation (IARN)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/healmed.v4i3.767

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Comunities surrounding nickel smelters may be exposed to particulate emissions, yet evidence from Indonesia remains limited, particularly studies integrating measured PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅ concentrations with individual exposure characteristics. This study estimated non-carcinogenic inhalation risks among residents of Borongloe Village, which was selected because its settlements are located close to a nickel smelter industrial area in Bantaeng Regency. A descriptive study using Environmental Health Risk Assessment (EHRA) included 40 adult residents, with 10 representing the area surrounding each of four sampling points. Ambient concentrations were measured gravimetrically using a high-volume air sampler. EHRA integrated the measured concentrations with individual exposure time, frequency, duration, and body weight to estimate inhalation intake and risk quotients (RQs). Mean concentrations were 30.65 µg/m³ for PM₁₀ and 11.57 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅. The corresponding mean RQs were 0.0546 and 0.0287, while the maximum RQs were 0.2035 and 0.1169. All RQs were below one, although residents exposed for more than four hours per day had the highest estimates. Because measurements lasted only 90–120 minutes and the smelter was not operating at full capacity, these values indicate no appreciable non-carcinogenic risk only under the observed exposure scenario and do not demonstrate long-term safety. The results provide a practical basis for prioritizing air-quality monitoring, emission control, risk communication, and protection of residents with longer outdoor exposure. By integrating environmental measurements with individual exposure parameters, this study provides a site-specific baseline EHRA for an understudied community near an Indonesian nickel smelter. Repeated 24-hour and long-term monitoring during normal operations is required to determine risks under representative operating conditions.