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Background and purpose: Dental health education for mothers is very important in maintaining the dental health of preschool children. During the Covid-19 pandemic, there were limitations in the direct education process, so it is very important to conduct online dental health education. Purpose: This study purpose to compare the effectiveness of dental health education with audiovisual media, modules, and posters given online through Whatsapp media in improving the behavior (knowledge, attitudes and actions) of mothers in preventing dental caries in preschool children. Methods: Research subjects were determined by consecutive sampling according to those who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Total 73 subject of this study divided into three group intervention, 21 subjects in poster group, 23 subjects in modules group and 29 subjects in audiovisual group. The intervention was carried out by providing posters, modules, and videos of children's dental health education through online discussions in the Whatsapp group. Questionnaires were given before the intervention (pre-test), two weeks (post-test 1) and four weeks after the intervention (post-test 2). Results: Online dental health education with posters, modules and audiovisuals is effective in improving mother’s behavior in preventing dental caries in preschool children. Audiovisual and module method are more effective than poster to improve mother’s behavior in preventing dental caries in preschool children (p<0,001). Conclusion: Dental health education online with audiovisual media has the best effectiveness in improving maternal behavior in preventing dental caries in preschool children.

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Odontogenic perimandibular cellulitis are infections spreading into the celluloadipose tissues of the compartments of the perimandibular region. Promoted by taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They constitute an emergency for patients and especially pregnant women, because they are the cause of serious complications, which can endanger the maternal-fetal prognosis. To study the contributing factors, complications and management of odontogenic perimandibular cellulitis in pregnant women. Patients and method: This is a retrospective, descriptive and single-center study, focusing on patients hospitalized in the CMF Stomatology department from April 2022 to April 2024. The sources of information were the department registers and patient files. The study population, odontogenic cervico-facial cellulitis in pregnant women, included all patients with odontogenic perimandibular cellulitis during pregnancy; other locations were not included. The study parameters were age, history, contributing factors, maternal-fetal complication and treatment. Results: The study concerns five pregnant women. The average age was twenty-five years, two were carriers of HIV retrovirosis. They had all taken non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, two were in the first trimester of pregnancy and three in the second trimester. All patients had diffuse perimandibular cellulitis, with cervical diffusion. Non-obstetric complications were dysphagia associated with odynophagia and obstetric complications were one threat of premature delivery. The treatment was medical-surgical. Conclusion: Odontogenic perimandibular cellulitis is more common in pregnant women in the second trimester of pregnancy. They are favored by taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The maternal-fetal complications found are dysphagia, odynophagia and a threat of premature delivery.

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Background: The relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease is well recognized as diabetes exacerbates periodontitis, while periodontal infections make blood sugar control in diabetic patients more difficult. Investigating different periodontal treatment modalities regarding their effects on blood sugar levels is essential. Objective: This investigation aimed to compare three different modalities of periodontal treatment, a SRP, b SRP with local antibiotic adjuncts, and c laser-assisted new periodontal attachment procedure in terms of improvement in blood sugar level through their effects in diabetic patients. Method: A prospective study was conducted at Al-Baha Dental Center, Saudi Arabia, on 75 diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis from 2009 to 2011. The patients were randomly assigned to one of the three treatment groups. The blood glucose levels were estimated in terms of HbA1c at baseline and 6-month intervals till 18 months post-treatment. Results: At the 18-month follow-up, the LANAP group exhibited the most substantial reduction in HbA1c levels, with an average decrease of 1.5% (from 8.5% to 7.0%, p<0.01), representing a 17.6% improvement. The SRP with the local antibiotic adjuncts group demonstrated a 1.2% reduction in HbA1c levels (from 8.4% to 7.2%, p<0.05), equivalent to a 14.3% improvement. The SRP group showed the most minor improvement, with a 0.9% decrease in HbA1c levels (from 8.3% to 7.4%, p<0.05), representing a 10.8% improvement. These results indicate that LANAP was significantly more effective in improving glycemic control than the other modalities. Conclusion: The laser-assisted new periodontal attachment procedure was found to be significantly superior to the other two modalities in reducing the blood glucose levels in periodontitis-diabetic cases, indicating that it could play a pivotal role in improving the perspective of achieving good blood sugar control as part of comprehensive periodontal therapy.

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Sialolithiasis refers to the presence of calcified structures within the ducts of salivary glands and is the most common disorder affecting these glands. Approximately 80-95% of sialoliths occur in the submandibular salivary gland. The occurrence rate of sialoliths is about 12 per 1000 individuals, with men being affected approximately twice as often as women. Sialoliths can be diagnosed through clinical examination, conventional radiography, computed tomography, and ultrasonography. Typical clinical indicators of sialoliths include painless swelling, sometimes extensive, often accompanied by difficulty opening the mouth (trismus) during eating, and symptoms that vary from mild discomfort to severe pain. This case report illustrates the clinical, radiological signs, and surgical treatment of a salivary stone in the submandibular gland.

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Introduction: Dental and oral health problems in the world are still very concerning. Many dental health programs have been carried out. Plaque control is one way to maintain oral hygiene. The research objective was to determine the effectiveness of a dental health program based on plaque control in elementary school-age children. A systemic review of the meta-analysis was designed based on the Preferred Reporting Item for System Review and Metha Analysis). Methods and Material: Data search was conducted on the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Articles published between 2012-2022 with inclusion criteria: Population (P): Children aged 6-12 years boys and girls. Intervention (I): Dental health education for plaque control programs in schools. Comparison (C): schools without dental health programs. Out came (O): Index plaque. Study Design (S): Experimental Study with Random Control Trial. The keywords used are: Dental Health Education. Exclusion criteria: research without ethical clearance, children with special needs. Screening process: Screening was carried out by 4 (four) researchers. Statistical Analysis used: Analisys data used Revman. Results: In the research results table it can be seen that there is a difference in plaque scores between the pre test and post test. And the P value between the intervention group and the control group found a significant difference. Conclusions: Dental health education programs conducted in schools can reduce plaque scores in children 6-12 years old.

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Cutaneous odontogenic fistulas or sinus tracts are frequently misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated, leading to unnecessary procedures and patient suffering. A 30 year old patient referred to us with a chronically draining lesion on his cheek. The clinical and radiologic examination reveal a pulpal necrosis of a decayed first molar which is the most probale dental origin. The absence of total healing of cutaneous sinus tract after endodontic treatment of the first mandibular molar lead to search an eventual second etiology; a disinclused third molar. After the extraction of the disinclused third molar, the lesion showed an obvious healing. This double etiology has extended the treatment and delayed the healing.

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Background: In dentures that involve soft liner materials, it is important that the attachment to soft liners is preserved for an extended period to ensure maintenance of prosthetic parts and patient satisfaction. Debonding can be prevented by a variety of acrylic surface treatments to enhance the connection between the different materials. Methods: 30 specimens were fabricated (30 soft-liner specimens bonded to 30 acrylic specimens). All specimens were 75mm x 10mm x 2mm in dimensions. After bonding, 10 specimens were categorized into each group according to each surface treatment. Acrylic bonding surfaces were treated according to each method and a primer was then applied. Soft liner was mixed and poured inside the matrix part of the mold with acrylic specimens. Peel strength test was measured using a universal testing machine. Specimens were categorized according to failure mode into cohesive, adhesive, and mixed failures. Results: homogeneity of variance and One way ANOVA were utilized. Ethyl acetate group with had the highest peel strength values (4.5138) followed by sandblasting group (3.4633) and silicon carbide paper group (2.9082) respectively. Conclusions: Acrylic specimens treated by ethyl acetate solution, sandblasting, and Silicon carbide paper before bonding to soft liners can provide significant increase in peel strength values which can improve the maintenance of prosthetic parts.