Abstract:
PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the occlusion, the demand for orthodontic treatment and the reasons for this among Chinese young adults in Hong Kong. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A questionnaire was used to study previous orthodontic experience and to evaluate the orthodontic treatment demand and the reasons for this in Chinese university students. Among those who had no orthodontic treatment, 120 participants were invited for an occlusal assessment. Their treatment need was graded using the index of orthodontic treatment need. RESULTS:A total of 240 students, aged 18 to 27 years, completed the questionnaire survey. Thirty-one students (13%) had orthodontic treatment. Sixty-seven (28%) students had orthodontic treatment demand, and their common reasons were to improve appearance (78%), self-image (36%), self-confidence (34%) as well as to follow parental advice (24%). The reasons for those students who would not consider having orthodontic treatment included no perceived need (64%), long treatment time (18%) and high treatment fee (14%). All 120 invited participants who had no orthodontic treatment attended the occlusal assessment. One-fifth had a normal occlusion. Most malocclusions were manifested as Angle Class I (48%) followed by Class III (21%) malocclusion. Fifty-six students (47%) had moderate and 40 students (33%) had 'great' or 'extremely great' treatment need. CONCLUSIONS:The most prevalent malocclusion among this group of Chinese young adults was Angle Class I malocclusion. Although the majority of the Chinese young adults had malocclusion with a high treatment need, their demand for orthodontic treatment was relatively low. Apart from consideration of dental health needs, the common reasons for orthodontic treatment demand were influenced by the desire for improvement in appearance.
journal_name
Oral Health Prev Dentjournal_title
Oral health & preventive dentistryauthors
Chu CH,Choy BH,Lo ECsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
2009-01-01 00:00:00pages
83-91issue
1eissn
1602-1622issn
1757-9996journal_volume
7pub_type
杂志文章abstract:PURPOSE:Only a few studies have presented long-term trends in the prevalence of periodontitis and periodontal treatment needs. The aim of this study was to report the changes in periodontal treatment needs of an adult population in Ljubljana, Slovenia, over a 30-year period. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study included 8...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a42400
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The use of a mouthwash as an adjunct to mechanical plaque removal may be useful to improve oral hygiene. In this study, cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC)-based mouthwashes containing sodium fluoride and xylitol (X-PUR Opti-Rinse 0.05% NaF and X-PUR Opti-Rinse 0.2% NaF) were evaluated for their antimicrobial activi...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.b871071
更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to assess the orthodontic treatment complexity and need in Nigerian adolescents as well as to ascertain the relationship between these professionally assessed facets of orthodontic provision and the oral health-related quality of life in the adolescents. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The orth...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To evaluate dental anxiety from the dentist's perspective. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cross-sectional study was performed on a convenience sample. Data were gathered using questionnaires that included general information and specific questions concerning dentally anxious patients. RESULTS:Three hundred ten pract...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a41985
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:UNLABELLED:The present review summarises the effects of titanium tetrafluoride (TiF(4)) on the development and progression of carious and erosive lesions. The mode of action of TiF(4) is due to the formation of an acid-stable surface layer, which provides mechanical protection to the surface, and to an increased fluori...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2010-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The present study was designed to develop a new periodontal risk assessment model based on the periodontal risk assessment (PRA) model by Lang and Tonetti, and to evaluate the risk assessment capability of the proposed model. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-six patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis were s...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To assess the tooth mortality and prosthetic treatment needs among the urban and rural adult population of Dharwad district. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 1223 subjects (685 urban and 538 rural) were selected using multi-stage cluster random sampling. A form was prepared and data were collected on sociodemo...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Infective endocarditis (IE) in high-risk patients is a potentially severe complication which justifies the administration of antibiotics before invasive dental treatment. This literature review presents the current guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis and discusses the controversial aspects related to the anti...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a32133
更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To investigate the thresholds of restorative intervention in dental caries treatment, based upon the lesion depth seen in radiographs, among Brazilian dentists working in small cities. In addition, the threshold of restorative intervention was compared with demographic and work-related characteristics. MATERIA...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To identify the prevalence and determinants of dental trauma in permanent anterior teeth among 11- to 13-year-old schoolchildren, to compare self-reported dental trauma rates with clinical examination trauma rates, and to examine mouthguard use among children engaged in contact sports. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A ...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a43309
更新日期:2020-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To determine the ability of 5 contemporary fluoride-releasing restoratives and 3 fluoride-releasing adhesives to inhibit enamel demineralisation surrounding restorations, and the associations between inhibition and the levels of fluoride released from these materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Five fluoride-releas...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a35747
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Major advances in the knowledge about the aetiopathogenesis of aggressive periodontitis (AgP) have been achieved. An ever increasing number of scientific articles related to AgP are published every year contributing significantly to the knowledge of this unique and complex disease. AgP has been classified into localis...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a38746
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To investigate the sources of information on oral self-care and the content of professional guidance received on it as reported by dentate elderly patients in Lithuania, and to relate such guidance to their self-assessed knowledge of oral self-care. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cross-sectional questionnaire study w...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To investigate the short- and long-term effects of different combinations of dietary instructions on cariogenic food intake and salivary cariogenic bacteria (Streptococcus mutans [SM] and Lactobacillus [LB]). MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this randomised 2-arm parallel study, 75 6-year-old subjects were assigned to...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a40779
更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:This study aimed to describe the profile and the purchasing pattern of the customers of two sweet shops in Kuwait. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The data were collected by observing 500 customers in two sweet shops between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. during a two-week period. One shop was in the ...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To evaluate the negative auditory and non-auditory effects developed immediately after using ultrasonic scalers and their potential role in the development of permanent hearing loss. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The auditory functions of 60 dental clinicians were evaluated with the pure tone audiometry test (PTA), ty...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a36520
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To examine the methodological quality of systematic reviews (SR) and meta-analyses on biomarkers in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) using validated checklists. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A systematic literature search was performed to identify SR and meta-analyses focusing on biomarkers in OSCC published betwee...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a37709
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To evaluate caries experience and fluorosis prevalence in 12-year-old schoolchildren in Piracicaba, Brazil in 2007 and to verify the relationship of these changes with socioeconomic and behavioural variables. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The sample consisted of 724 schoolchildren from public and private schools. A ca...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to compare oral health status on a geriatric rehabilitation ward among patients who were assessed using the Revised Oral Assessment Guide (ROAG) on admission and at discharge; and to investigate in what respect the oral health procedures (OHP) suggested in ROAG were applied when oral h...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2003-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To investigate the periodontal examination profiles and treatment approaches of a group of Turkish general dentists. MATERIALS AND METHODS:457 general dentists were called and 173 dentists agreed to participate in the study. The questionnaire comprised 10 questions including gender, years of experience, period...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a32670
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate saliva, serum levels of interleukin-21 (IL-21), IL-33, and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in patients with generalised chronic periodontitis or aggressive periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Before initiation of any periodontal treatment, saliva and serum samples were coll...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a38740
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To examine the risks for being overweight (Ow) or obese (Ob) in subjects with elevated Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSRTM) Codes (> or =1) (with smoking as a modifier) in a population of dental school patients located within a region with a high incidence of Ow, Ob, diabetes mellitus (Db), and cardiovas...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2008-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:A growing recognition of the importance of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) has led to the development of several instruments to measure their relationship with health. The objective of this review was to update the knowledge on the general and psychometric characteristics of the instruments to meas...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a44680
更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The aim of this exploratory trial was to compare the 3-month effect of two antimicrobials on the salivary levels of Streptococcus mutans (SM) in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ninety school children aged 6-10 years participated. They were divided into two groups according to treatment used: 1% chlorhexidine g...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a43360
更新日期:2020-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Nurses are the professional group who most often provide care. Studies have shown that oral healthcare is being neglected by general healthcare professionals, including nurses. With proper health-related behaviour, knowledge and attitude, they can play an important role in health education and act as a role mod...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a43367
更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy of licorice lollipops in reducing dental caries in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A literature search was confined to the English language using MeSH terms congruent with PICO format in 'PubMed', 'Cochrane Library' and 'Ovid', covering the period from April 1967 to December 2017. Search...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a44138
更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To record the available current national and regional data on the oral health of community-dwelling (living in their own homes, not institutionalised) older people globally and discuss the future trends considering existing dangers and opportunities. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A literature search on tooth loss, den...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a30171
更新日期:2013-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To investigate the possible interaction between fluoride treatment time and concentration on enamel caries lesion de-/remineralisation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study design followed a three (fluoride concentration: 0, 275, 1250 ppm as sodium fluoride) x four (treatment time: 10, 30, 60, 120 s) factorial desi...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.a41660
更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The objective of the present study was to assess the persistence of non-nutritive sucking habits and its relationship with breastfeeding, as well as to establish the influence of sociodemographic factors on these habits among children aged 3 to 5 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A case-control study was conducted ...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To identify the risk indicators of gingivitis among socioeconomic, clinical and gender variables in 5-year-old children attending preschools in Piracicaba, Brazil, in 2005. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The sample consisted of 728 subjects attending 22 public (n = 428) and 18 private (n = 300) preschools. A previously...
journal_title:Oral health & preventive dentistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2008-01-01 00:00:00