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Original Research Article
A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON UTILIZATION OF DENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES AMONG LOCAL POPULATION IN THE VICINITY OF DENTAL COLLEGE
Author Name: Ann Maria N J, Anns Jose,Anuvratha R, Arunima Suresh Menon, Athira K Nair, Fawaz Ajmel
Abstract: Introduction: The primary health centres and dental colleges offer a window for early diagnosis and treatment and dental health education through awareness programmes and provision of preventive measures among the population. Despite these services, the psychosocial attitude of people in general is directly or indirectly capable of failure in approaching and receiving the dental treatment. The study is an attempt to understand and alter the current mindset of the society towards oral health. Objective: To assess the level of utilization of dental health care services and to determine the hindrances in utilization of dental healthcare services. Materials and methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among 100 residents near Kunnamkulam locality aged 18 years and above during November- December 2023. The data was recordedand assessed using digital platform through self administered questionnaire. Questionnaire included an introductory section followed by 17 simple closed ended questions. Results: The study was conducted among 100 individuals in and around Kunnamkulam, Thrissur district. The age of the respondents was in the range of 18 to 65 years. 53 percent of the respondents were females and 47 percent were males. Only 90% had ever utilized dental services either in the form of treatment or participation in camps. The results highlighted that people were reluctant to seek dental treatment due to their ignorance regarding the necessity of dental care. Conclusion: Our results suggested that the majority of the population failed to utilize dental care despite its availability. This study pointed out the lack of awareness among the population concerning oral health.
Keywords: Utilization, Dental services , Hindrances, Cross sectional study
DEFLUORIDATION POTENTIAL OF INGREDIENTS OF ʻDAHASHAMINIʼ - A review
Author Name: Sabith Methar, Subramaniam Ramanarayanan ,Suneesh Kuruvilla
Abstract: "Dahasamini" is a blend of nine natural ingredients utilized in Ayurveda to prepare hot herbalized water, believed to offer numerous benefits, including expedited hydration and detoxification. The composition of "Dahasamini" comprises: Dry Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Cardamom(Elettaria cardamomum), Cloves (Eugenia caryophyllus),Coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum), Acacia catechu(Acacia catechu), Sapanwood (Caesalpinia sapans), Vetiver(Vetiveria zizanioides), Cumin (Cuminum cyminum), IndianSarsparilla (Hemidesmus indicus). Consuming water boiled with Dahashamini or few of its individual constituents have since ages, been used in boiling water in Kerala. It is culturally accepted by all sections of society. These ingredients are readily available in the local market and have been extensively used in kitchens and traditional medicinal preparations. The customary practice is to boil these ingredients/or a few combinations of these ingredients and use the water for drinking purpose. Plant materials are reported to accumulate fluoride and hence considered as good defluoridating agents. This review summarizes the defluoridation potential of the ingredients of ‘dahashamini’.
Keywords: fluoride toxicity, fluorides, defluoridation, water
Review Articles
DENTAL AGE ESTIMATION IN ADULTS BY HISTOMORPHOLOGY OF TEETH - A REVIEW
Author Name: Nivia M, S.K. Padmakumar, R. Sivakumar,Pinky Varghese
Abstract: Dental age estimation is an integral part of Forensic odontology. It helps in identifying the age of both living and deceased individuals. Since teeth survive postmortem destruction, histomorphological features help in identifying age from skeletal remains. Age estimated by histomorphology assesses the age changes of the hard and soft tissues of teeth. It is relatively cheap and fast which can be carried out without sophisticated instruments. The present review highlights the various histomorphological methods used for dental age estimation in adults.
Keywords: Dental age estimation, forensic odontology, histomorphology
PLATELET-RICH PLASMA - A WAY TO ACCELERATED ORTHODONTIC TOOTH MOVEMENT
Author Name: Anjali V A ,Hemant Nandan ,Joby Paulose ,Eldho T Paul
Abstract: Platelet rich plasma when injected locally is found to have a significant effect in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement. It is has a potential role in the healing of soft tissues and hard tissue injuries as it is a great source of growth factors. It utilizes the principle of Regional Acceleratory Phenomenon (RAP) which helps in faster regeneration of tissues. There are various invasive and noninvasive methods that make use of RAP. PRP injection is one such simplest and safest noninvasive methods to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement of short term action with a predominant influence in the quality of bone being formed. The aim of this article is to describe the potential roles of PRP in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement.
Keywords: orthodontic tooth movement, Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Regional Acceleratory Phenomenon (RAP)
Case Report
TWIN BLOCK APPLIANCE FOR TREATMENT OF CLASS II MALOCCLUSION WITH EXTRACTION OF MANDIBULAR INCISORS -A CASE REPORT
Author Name: Meenu Merry C Paul, Sanu Tom Abraham, Reeba Mary Issac
Abstract: There are certain clinical indications where functional appliances can be used successfully in class II malocclusion. This case report describes the treatment of a 12 year old boy with skeletal Class II malocclusion using twin block myofunctional appliance. To establish a positive overjet and normal overbite, a single lower incisor was extracted, nineteen months of myofunctional therapy resulted in a straight profile with edge-edge bite. Fixed orthodontic treatment following lower right central incisor extraction was undertaken to establish a positive overjet and a good anterior occlusion. 17months of fixed orthodontic treatment resulted in normal overjet and overbite.
Keywords: Twin block, Functional appliances, Mandibular incisor extraction