STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS AND LACTOBACILLI ON GLASS IONOMER CEMENTS

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quantity of Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli on enamel surfaces and one year old glass ionomer cement and compomer. The class V fillings, with their cervical margins placed subgingivally, were placed in the incisor, canine and premolar. The teeth to be filled had cervical abrasion or erosion defects. The evaluation was done in a cross sectional study, where the patients continued to use their customary oral hygiene procedures and during a 14-day period of experimental plaque formation. In this study no difference was seen in the number of bacteria recovered from one year old glass ionomer cement fillings compared to the enamel and composite resin surfaces. The fluoride levels in plaque adjacent to glass ionomer cement did not become high enough to inhibit the accumulation of the investigated bacteria. In this study we found that there was the same critical levels of Streptococcus mutans on glass ionomer cement and compomer. Only one of the test subjects had a number of lactobacilli. Differences in numbers of bacteria on the teeth could be due to different toxicologic effects of the restorative materials. The levels reached in plaque adjacent to the material did not become high enough to inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli

The value of fine needle aspiration cytology in the clinical management of rare salivary gland tumors

Salivary gland tumors are relatively rare neoplasms, mostly located in the parotid gland, and few are malignant. Preoperative evaluation of salivary gland tumors includes fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the importance of FNAC in the evaluation of rare salivary gland neoplasms. Material and Methods Four cases of rare salivary gland tumors were included, which were preoperatively assessed by clinical investigation, computed tomography, and FNAC. Results The presented cases include myoepithelial carcinoma, oncocytic carcinoma, undifferentiated lymphoepithelial carcinoma, and marginal zone lymphoma. Conclusion FNAC is a reliable diagnostic tool for common salivary gland neoplasms; however, rare tumors often represent diagnostic challenges. Clinical relevance In such rare tumors, the role of aspiration cytology may be limited to establishing the dignity of the lesion (benign/malignant). This knowledge enables the surgeon to choose the most appropriate therapeutic procedure. A definitive diagnosis of rare tumors (either epithelial or nonepithelial) is obtained by histological examination; cytology is limited in this regard due to overlapping features

STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS AND LACTOBACILLI ON GLASS IONOMER CEMENTS

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quantity of Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli on enamel surfaces and one year old glass ionomer cement and compomer. The class V fillings, with their cervical margins placed subgingivally, were placed in the incisor, canine and premolar. The teeth to be filled had cervical abrasion or erosion defects. The evaluation was done in a cross sectional study, where the patients continued to use their customary oral hygiene procedures and during a 14-day period of experimental plaque formation. In this study no difference was seen in the number of bacteria recovered from one year old glass ionomer cement fillings compared to the enamel and composite resin surfaces. The fluoride levels in plaque adjacent to glass ionomer cement did not become high enough to inhibit the accumulation of the investigated bacteria. In this study we found that there was the same critical levels of Streptococcus mutans on glass ionomer cement and compomer. Only one of the test subjects had a number of lactobacilli. Differences in numbers of bacteria on the teeth could be due to different toxicologic effects of the restorative materials. The levels reached in plaque adjacent to the material did not become high enough to inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HYPERPLASTIC LESIONS OF THE ORAL MUCOSA

The aim of this study was to histologically compare two hyperplastic lesions from the oral cavity removed by conventional surgical techniques and the prosthodontic rehabilitation after healing of these hyperplastic lesions with new complete dentures. Epulis fissuratum occurs when the oral mucosa reacts to the irritation action of the poor fitting denture. These lesions due not spontaneously resolve and must be surgically removed. Following healing, a new denture is fabricated. Two separate cases of epulis fissuratrum are presented and their surgical and rehabilitative management discussed. The need for vestibuloplasty is addressed, along with the histopathological examination of the excised tissue. After one year, the oral examination reveals the patients have not had a reoccurance and the prosthodontic restorations are in good shape

MEDICINAL CLAY AS AN ADJUVANT IN SUPPORTIVE THERAPY IN CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS

Medicinal clays can be used in the pharmaceutically products as an active ingredients, excipients or additives. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of the medicinal clay as an adjuvant in scaling and root planning in a non-surgical treatment of chronic periodontitis. Thirty subjects, aged between 25-60 were randomly distributed in two groups (test group and control group) according the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the subjects received scaling and root planing. The test group received local instillation of the medicinal clay after scaling and root planing. The control group received no treatment with medicinal clay after scaling and root planing. The clinical parameters, porbing depth and clinical attachment level were assessed baseline (one day) and three months after the treatment protocol. The results showed significant improvement in clinical parameters. The results showed that in test group at baseline, the mean PD was 3.26 mm and CAL was 4.45, which decreased to 1.87 mm and 3.31 mm respectively (statistically significant p≤0.05). In conclusion, the effect of a medicinal clay used as an adjuvant in scaling and root planing has been proved

MEDICINAL CLAY AS AN ADJUVANT IN SUPPORTIVE THERAPY IN CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS

Medicinal clays can be used in the pharmaceutically products as an active ingredients, excipients or additives. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of the medicinal clay as an adjuvant in scaling and root planning in a non-surgical treatment of chronic periodontitis. Thirty subjects, aged between 25-60 were randomly distributed in two groups (test group and control group) according the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the subjects received scaling and root planing. The test group received local instillation of the medicinal clay after scaling and root planing. The control group received no treatment with medicinal clay after scaling and root planing. The clinical parameters, porbing depth and clinical attachment level were assessed baseline (one day) and three months after the treatment protocol. The results showed significant improvement in clinical parameters. The results showed that in test group at baseline, the mean PD was 3.26 mm and CAL was 4.45, which decreased to 1.87 mm and 3.31 mm respectively (statistically significant p≤0.05). In conclusion, the effect of a medicinal clay used as an adjuvant in scaling and root planing has been proved

Patient’s interest towards interconnection and social implication with trainer doctor model

OED and the dictionary of the world defines a "doctor" 700 years ago and today as a "teacher". The root word for the word doctor derives from Latin "docere", which means "to teach". The doctor contributes to educating patients about a number of medical conditions (the patient is experiencing a number of diseases). In essence, the doctor has the role as a teacher. Doctor-patient interaction works on relational models. The physician-trainer paradigm is required to be introduced to improve patient status. The physician-trainer model is a participatory model that results in achieving the patient's well-being and improving his/her health; the physician uses his or her capacity as a trainer, that is, he has the ability to form and instill adequate conduct for each patient. In this paper, besides highlighting the appetence for the relationship between the trainer and the patient, we tried to quantify the patient's acceptance of the treatment with/without continuous monitoring of the disease (chronic diseases), the degree of reasonableness in accepting the therapeutic behavior, and lastly how the individual feels the change of his status in the patient. The study was conducted on a total of 217 subjects (125 female subjects and 92 male subjects). The applied questionnaire contained 18 questions, structured to help us confirm or not the study's objectives. The results obtained will show us the level of appetite for the trainer-patient relationship

Psychosomatics of the impact of dental radiological investigations on the patient

Radiological diagnosis in dental medicine is of overwhelming importance, helping the dentist to develop and justify his final diagnosis. They are increasingly common situations where diagnosis can only be determined radiologically. It is the patient's right to be informed about his or her state of health and at the same time we add a doctor's duty. In our material, we tried to highlight the impact on the patient the conducting and communicating the outcome of radiological investigations, to prove that there is fear of irradiation and to understand how the radiological image that demonstrates a poor orodental health entails the need for rehabilitation. This statistical study was performed on a total of 223 subjects (128 female subjects and 95 male subjects). The subjects of the study were asked questionnaires whose questions highlight the confirmation or rejection of the proposed objectives. The results obtained will show to what extent the patients have quantified the requirements of the questionnaires. Obtaining responses with a slightly surprising character certifies the rigor of our research

Evaluation of Three Esthetic Restorative Materials Used for Carious or Noncarious Cervical Lesion Restoration

Background: Cervical lesions appear on the cervical surface of the lingual or buccal side of the tooth and are classified into carious and non-carious lesions