The Impact of Dental Hypersensitivity on the Patients Quality of Life. A Questionnaire-Based study

Introduction: Dentinal hypersensitivity is a pathological condition with an increased incidence among patients of various ages, affecting their well-being and with a common response for a wide range of treatment strategies. The study aimed to assess the impact of teeth hypersensitivity on the quality of life, daily activities, and on the emotional status of the patients affected by it. Method: We conducted an anonymous survey on a group of 200 patients with ages 20 and 65 years old, using a questionnaire that included 23 questions. The results were collected and statistically analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: Out of all the patients who answered our questionnaires, 51 percent have ages between 20-25 years, 26 percent between 26-35 years, 12 percent between 36-45 years, respectively 11 percent represent patients older than 46 years. 81 percent of patients are female, and 19 percent are male. In 65 percent, the onset of dental hypersensitivity sensations is caused by the consumption of ice cream,  affecting the patients‘ lifestyle negatively. According to the study, 36 percent of patients give up on certain foods/drinks that led to the appearance of dentinal hypersensitivity sensations. Forty-one correspondents felt compelled to give up consuming cold food, and carbonated and sour drinks. Conclusions: Dentin hypersensitivity is represented by the appearance of an uncomfortable sensation due to dentin being exposed to the exterior environment, a sensation that can range from mild irritation to severe pain and can reduce the quality of mastication and oral hygiene

The Prevalence of Oral Leukoplakia: Results From a Romanian Medical Center

The aim of our study is to measure the prevalence of oral leukoplakia in a selected population group in association with variables as gender, age, smoking and alcohol intake. The mucosal lesions were diagnosed and classified according to internationally accepted criteria. Results showed that the majority of oral leukoplakia belonged to homogenous type and only o few were non-homogenous, with a prevalence of 3.32% 1.10% respectively, a difference that was statistically significant. The most frequent location of oral leukoplakia was the oral mucosa of the cheek, lower lip, tongue and floor of the oral cavity. Our conclusion was that oral leukoplakia occurred more frequently in men over the age of 45 and smoking and alcohol abuse were positive correlated factors

THE IMPACT OF OPERATING MICROSCOPE ON THE OUTCOME OF ENDODONTIC TREATMENT PERFORMED BY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

Aim of our study. To assess the impact of the operating microscope on the success rate of primary endodontic treatments performed by postgraduate students, during their training program in Endodontics. As null hypotheses we considered that the use of a dental operating microscope in cleaning and shaping the root canals has no statistically significant influence on the treatment outcome in non-surgical treatment of apical periodontitis. Material and methods. We selected a series of 184 consecutively cases of necrotic teeth with chronic periapical lesions that met the inclusion criteria, in which the therapy was performed by postgraduate students or specialists in Endodontics. All patients were treated under the same conditions, regarding materials, techniques and instrumentation. Results. The outcome of the endodontic treatment was assessed based on the recommendations made by the European Society of Endodontics. At 6 months there was a statistical significant difference of the outcomes between study groups (p=0.0151) which became more evident after 18 months (p=0.0078). Conclusions. High-quality endodontic therapy is the basis for long-term clinical and radiological success in endodontic treatment of necrotic teeth. State of the art equipment and thorough knowledge are very important in reaching this goal

A Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study Among Dental Residents Based on a Questionnaire

Objectives: The aim of our study was to analyse the utility of the CBCT systems among the dental residents form the Dental University of TarguMures. Material and methods: We conducted an anonymous survey using a questionnaire that included 11 questions. All the 55 participants from all dental specialties studied at the Dental University Center Targu-Mures. The completed questionnaires were collected the results were evaluated and statistically analyzed using chi-square test. Results: Most residents have learnt about the CBCT during the university studied by participating at different radio-imagistic courses outside the curriculum. Only 33 (60%) residents recommend daily a CBCT for supporting their diagnosis most of them being oral surgeons and 7 (12.72%) of them occasionally recommend between 1 and 5 CBCTs a month. Conclusions: The CBCT system used as an imagistic evaluation in all dental specialties is essential and the advantages can be found in the accuracy of establishing a correct diagnosis, creating a treatment plan and results evaluation

THE NECESSITY AND UTILITY OF PERFORMANCE AUDITS OF INVESTMENT PROJECTS IN TANGIBLE ASSETS.CASE STUDY-ROªIA MONTANÃ

Given the fact that public money must provide comfort, safety, health, education, transport infrastructure and utilitie for the country’s population, performance audit is the only instrument that must endorse the country's healthy development and a tool with which we can determine scientifically the impact of policies, programs, projects, and actions of state institutions to address them in due time. In this study, the authors present a series of lesson learned from the performance audit report on the project Roºia Montanãaudit performance, sustainable development, investment, project.

Lifestyle Impact on the State of Emotional Balance among Medicine University Students. A Questionnaire Bases Study

Objectives: This article analyzes the emotional balance of the student with such an important role in his life as well as the link between lifestyle and the conscious, independent choices that can influence this balance. Our study was conducted among the students who study at the Faculty of General Medicine, UMFST G.E. Palade from Targu Mures, Romania. Material and methods: We conducted an anonymous survey using a questionnaire that included 21 questions. All the 132 participants from all medicine specialties studying at Faculty of General Medicine from Targu-Mures. The completed questionnaires were collected and the results were evaluated and statistically analyzed using chi-square test. Results: Most students have a chaotic lifestyle during their university years. Only 71 (54%) of the students say they have a healthy diet, 46% (61) use to eat fast food once a week, 64% (85) claim to sleep less than 8 hours a day, 30% are smokers and 62% have tried smoking marijuana. On the other side, based on the questions that concerned the emotional balance, most students, 65% consider to be stressed during the university period and only 14% are willing for Monday to come in order to start doing their usual activities. Conclusions: A healthy lifestyle can give us good emotional health, which helps us to effectively manage stress, to improve relationships with those around us, giving us the opportunity to connect better with others, to express our empathy and compassion in the life situations we are exposed to

Lifestyle Impact on the State of Emotional Balance among Medicine University Students. A Questionnaire Bases Study

Objectives: This article analyzes the emotional balance of the student with such an important role in his life as well as the link between lifestyle and the conscious, independent choices that can influence this balance. Our study was conducted among the students who study at the Faculty of General Medicine, UMFST G.E. Palade from Targu Mures, Romania. Material and methods: We conducted an anonymous survey using a questionnaire that included 21 questions. All the 132 participants from all medicine specialties studying at Faculty of General Medicine from Targu-Mures. The completed questionnaires were collected and the results were evaluated and statistically analyzed using chi-square test. Results: Most students have a chaotic lifestyle during their university years. Only 71 (54%) of the students say they have a healthy diet, 46% (61) use to eat fast food once a week, 64% (85) claim to sleep less than 8 hours a day, 30% are smokers and 62% have tried smoking marijuana. On the other side, based on the questions that concerned the emotional balance, most students, 65% consider to be stressed during the university period and only 14% are willing for Monday to come in order to start doing their usual activities. Conclusions: A healthy lifestyle can give us good emotional health, which helps us to effectively manage stress, to improve relationships with those around us, giving us the opportunity to connect better with others, to express our empathy and compassion in the life situations we are exposed to

Cone Beam Computed Tomography Used in the Assessment of the Alveolar Bone in Periodontitis

Objectives: The aim of our study was to highlight the advantages of using Cone Beam Computed Tomography in the study of the extent of the alveolar bone loss, compared to the conventional intraoral radiography and to prove the boon of the CBCT scans for establishing the correct periodontal diagnosis. Material and methods: A total of 16 patients with age between 35-55 years old, and a minimum of 8 teeth per dental arcade, presenting peridontal clinical symptomatology were selected. We used a custom periodontal chart that included the measuring of the gingival recession and the pocket depth in 6 points for 16 teeth, 8 maxillary teeth and 8 mandibulary teeth in all cases. For the radiographic evaluation we used CBCT imaging and intraoral radiography. Results: CBCT scans offers the possibilities of measuring with accuracy the alveolar bone loss on mesial, distal vestibular and oral sides. It provides images with the exact position of the bone and also the expediency to assess the correct diagnosis. Retroalveolar radiography offers just a hint of the possible position of the alveaolar bone in all cases the anatomical details were offered by CBCT. Conclusions: A correct periodontal diagnosis using conventional radiography is not possible because of the superimposition of the anatomical structures. The importance of CBCT imaging is no longer disputed, at the present time it is the best radiographic investigation available

Distributed Model Predictive Control of a Hydro-Power Valley by Dual Decomposition

International audienceIn this paper, a suboptimal distributed MPC approach for linear interconnected systems is considered, where it is assumed that the systems are coupled through their control inputs and an optimal reference tracking problem for the overall system is solved. The approach is applied to distributed MPC of a hydro-power valley case study