The comparison of Mental Index based on dental status in women using panoramic radiographs

Background: Bones will experience a decrease in density due to an imbalance in the process of resorption and remodeling. Women are known to be at greater risk of bone density loss than men, due to aging and hormonal effects. Decreased bone density can also affect alveolar bone and attachment to teeth, leading to tooth loss and edentulous. Panoramic radiographs are one of the regular examinations at dental clinics. They observe changes in the thickness of the cortical bone of the mandible and detect abnormalities in bone density by measuring them using the Mental Index (MI). Objectives: This research is aimed to determine the differences in Mental Index (MI) between dentate and edentulous regions in women through panoramic radiographs. Materials and Methods: This research is using comparative analytic observational study with a cross-sectional approach, with 160 women panoramic radiograph samples available at the Dentistry Radiology Installation, RSGM-P, Trisakti University FKG, divided between 80 samples of the dentate region and 80 samples of the edentulous region. Calculations using MI with i-Dixel software version 2.2.0.3. (Morita, Japan) results in millimeters. Results: There is a significant difference of MI between dentate and edentulous region (p = 0.000). The mean of dentate MI (right region 3.7443 ± 0.47927 mm and left region 3.7373 ± 0.41075 mm) was greater than edentulous MI (right region 2.4725 ± 0.48391 mm and left region 2.4421 ± 0.43962 mm). Conclusion: The loss of teeth in women may lead to any change in the Mental Index (MI) Keywords: Bone Density; Dental Status; Mental Index; Panoramic Radiograp

Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Accuracy for Morphological and Morphometric Evaluation of Mandibular Condyles Using Small FOV and Small Voxel Size

  The objective of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in determining and visualizing the morphology and morphometry of the mandibular condyle. Narrative reviews with article searches were carried out through NCBI's PubMed database and Scopus from September 2021–October 2021, with the inclusion criteria articles published in 2011–2021.  The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has a crucial role and is closely related to the masticatory system. The diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is not easy and is complex enough to require a comprehensive clinical and radiographic examination. Pathological changes such as erosion of the condyle, fracture, ankylosis, dislocation, and osteophyte can be well seen using CBCT imaging. CBCT images obtained with smaller field of view (FOV) have smaller a voxel size and a higher image resolution. FOV or scan volume refers to the anatomical area that will be included in the data volume or the area of the patient that will be irradiated. The dimension of FOV depends on the detector size and shape, the beam projection geometry, and the ability to collimate the beam. Voxel size is an important component of image quality, related to both the pixel size and the image matrix. Selection of small FOV and small voxel size is recommended because they provide better visualization and detail for the evaluation of morphology and morphometry of the condyle, especially the detection of erosion and defects on the condyle surface

Pemeliharaan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 pada Orang Tua Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus

Pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut anak harus melibatkan interaksi antara anak, orang tua dan dokter gigi.Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus tidak bisa menjalankan aktifitas kehidupan sehari-hari secara normal sehinggamembutuhkan bantuan orang lain disekitarnya, baik itu orang tua, anggota keluarga, pengasuh, maupun guru disekolah. Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus memerlukan bantuan dalam menjaga kebersihan gigi dan mulutnya. PadaAnak Berkebutuhan Khusus, karena adanya keterbatasan dari segi kognitif, psikomotor, maupun afektif,pelatihan akan lebih efektif bila diberikan kepada para pendamping (orang tua dan guru). Target pelatihanmenjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut kali ini adalah orang tua dan guru Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus di SLB C DianKusuma Pelatihan dilengkapi dengan video demonstrasi, dilakukan secara daring menggunakan aplikasi Zoom,dilaksanakan pada tanggal 30 Juli 2020, dengan tim pelaksana yang beranggotakan 4 dosen dan 4 mahasiswaklinik Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Trisakti, diikuti oleh 30 partisipan. Pengetahuan peserta dinilaidengan pre-test dan post-test menggunakan Google Form. Hasil penyuluhan pelatihan menjaga kesehatan gigidan mulut bagi orang tua dan guru Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus di SLB C Dian Kusuma yang dilakukan melaluimedia webinar menunjukkan hasil yang memuaskan. Nilai rerata Pre test adalah 77+22,53 dan nilai rerata Posttestadalah 98+11,99 Terdapat peningkatan nilai Post-test para peserta penyuluhan sebesar 22% denganperubahan peningkatan persentasi jawaban benar dari pre-post test berkisar dari 6,6%-45%