PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DENTAL EROSION: PROFESSIONAL CLINIC CARE
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Keywords
Dental erosion, prevention, control, clinic practice, mixed-methods, treatment results, dental professionals, spss analysis, dental professional.
Abstract
Objective: The target of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical practices in the prevention and control of dental erosion. The research analyzed the prevalence of dental erosion, the strategies employed by dental experts for its management, and the outcomes of these interventions in a clinical setting.
Methodology: A cross-sectional examination design was utilized in this research. The sample comprised 150 dental experts from various specialties, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and periodontics. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through structured surveys, semi-structured interviews, and case studies. The research utilized the dental erosion scale to classify erosion severity, ranging from initial enamel changes (grade 1) to severe dentine exposure (grade 4). Quantitative data analysis was performed using spss software, while qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results:Independent t-tests, correlation, and multiple regression analysis were conducted to test the hypotheses. Independent t-tests showed significant differences in the prevalence and management of dental erosion among different specialties (t = -2.45, p = .02). Correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between the use of preventive measures and the severity of dental erosion (r = -0.32, p < .05), and a significant positive relationship between continuous professional education and the effectiveness of erosion control measures (r = 0.41, p < .01). Regression analysis showed that the use of fluoride treatments and protective sealants were significant predictors of reduced erosion severity (β = -0.35, t = 3.76, p < .001, r² = .12).
Conclusion: The research aimed to assess the effectiveness of professional dental practices in preventing and controlling dental erosion. The findings revealed that continuous professional education and the use of fluoride treatments and protective sealants significantly reduce the severity of dental erosion. The research concludes that comprehensive preventive measures, early intervention, and ongoing education for dental professionals are essential for the successful management of dental erosion. This examination highlights the need for tailored interventions and cost-effective treatment strategies to improve patient compliance and outcomes
Methodology: A cross-sectional examination design was utilized in this research. The sample comprised 150 dental experts from various specialties, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and periodontics. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through structured surveys, semi-structured interviews, and case studies. The research utilized the dental erosion scale to classify erosion severity, ranging from initial enamel changes (grade 1) to severe dentine exposure (grade 4). Quantitative data analysis was performed using spss software, while qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results:Independent t-tests, correlation, and multiple regression analysis were conducted to test the hypotheses. Independent t-tests showed significant differences in the prevalence and management of dental erosion among different specialties (t = -2.45, p = .02). Correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between the use of preventive measures and the severity of dental erosion (r = -0.32, p < .05), and a significant positive relationship between continuous professional education and the effectiveness of erosion control measures (r = 0.41, p < .01). Regression analysis showed that the use of fluoride treatments and protective sealants were significant predictors of reduced erosion severity (β = -0.35, t = 3.76, p < .001, r² = .12).
Conclusion: The research aimed to assess the effectiveness of professional dental practices in preventing and controlling dental erosion. The findings revealed that continuous professional education and the use of fluoride treatments and protective sealants significantly reduce the severity of dental erosion. The research concludes that comprehensive preventive measures, early intervention, and ongoing education for dental professionals are essential for the successful management of dental erosion. This examination highlights the need for tailored interventions and cost-effective treatment strategies to improve patient compliance and outcomes
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2. Bartlett, d. W., shah, p., & sherriff, m. (2006). A comparison of the erosive potential of different beverages in primary and permanent teeth using an in vitro model. Journal of dentistry, 34(6), 447-455.
3. Creswell, j. W., & plano clark, v. L. (2011). Designing and conducting mixed methods research (2nd ed.). Sage publications.
4. Etikan, i., musa, s. A., & alkassim, r. S. (2016). Comparison of convenience sampling and purposive sampling. American journal of theoretical and applied statistics, 5(1), 1-4.
5. Fowler, f. J. (2014). Survey research methods (5th ed.). Sage publications.
6. Ganss, c., klimek, j., & lussi, a. (2011). Accuracy and consistency of the visual diagnosis of exposed dentine on worn occlusal/incisal surfaces. International journal of paediatric dentistry, 21(1), 10-17.
7. Guest, g., namey, e., & mitchell, m. (2013). Collecting qualitative data: a field manual for applied research (2nd ed.). Sage publications.
8. Lussi, a., carvalho, t. S., & erosion, a. (2014). Dietary acids and tooth erosion. In a. Lussi & t. S. Carvalho (eds.), dental erosion: from diagnosis to therapy (pp. 47-61). Springer.
9. Marinho, v. C. (2013). Cochrane research of randomized trials of fluoride therapies for preventing dental caries. European archives of paediatric dentistry, 14(4), 257-259.
10. Parnas, l., wagner, i. V., & sant'anna, g. R. (2019). Dental erosion: understanding the problem. Dental update, 46(6), 514-522.
11. Rugg-gunn, a. J., & maguire, a. (2009). Dental erosion: diagnosis and management. British dental journal, 206(2), 61-65.
12. Schlueter, n., tveit, a. B., & preus, h. R. (2015). Impact of drinking method, beverage type and beverage temperature on the erosion potential of selected beverages on enamel. European journal of oral sciences, 123(6), 435-441.
13. Smith, r. G., & bartlett, d. W. (2008). Robustness of in vitro models to replicate clinical erosion. Journal of dentistry, 36(5), 341-346.
14. Wiegand, a., schlueter, n., & attin, t. (2007). Effect of different mouthrinses on enamel erosion. General dentistry, 55(2), 150-154.
15. Zero, d. T., lussi, a., & sobrinho, l. C. (2005). Erosion - chemical and biological factors of importance to the dental practitioner. International dental journal, 55(4 suppl 1), 285-290.
16. Babbie, e. (2016). The practice of social research (14th ed.). Cengage learning.
17. World medical association. (2013). World medical association declaration of helsinki: ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects. Jama, 310(20), 2191-2194.
18. Ganss, c., & klimek, j. (2004). Tooth brushing habits in uninstructed adults--frequency, technique, duration and force. Clinical oral investigations, 8(1), 91-94.
19. Lussi, a., hellwig, e., & zero, d. (2006). Jaeggi t. Erosive tooth wear: diagnosis, risk factors and prevention. American journal of dentistry, 19(6), 319-325.
20. Marinho, v. C., higgins, j. P., logan, s., & sheiham, a. (2003). Fluoride toothpastes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents. Cochrane database of systematic research , 1(1), cd002278.
21. Parnas, l., & sant'anna, g. R. (2018). Dental erosion in adolescents attending public schools: a cross-sectional study. Bmc oral health, 18(1), 57.
22. Wang, l. J., tang, r., bonstein, t., bush, p., nancollas, g. H., & white, d. J. (2006). Enamel demineralization in primary and permanent teeth. Journal of dental research, 85(4), 359-363.
23. Lussi, a., jaeggi, t., & zero, d. (2004). The role of diet in the aetiology of dental erosion. Caries research, 38(suppl 1), 34-44.
24. Ismail, a. I., lim, s., & sohn, w. (2009). A systematic research of clinical diagnostic criteria of early childhood caries. Journal of public health dentistry, 69(3), 156-167.
25. Shellis, r. P., barbour, m. E., & jesani, a. (2007). The interrelated effects of buffers and electrolytes on bovine enamel dissolution. European journal of oral sciences, 115(1), 66-71.
26. Vieira, a. R., modesto, a., & marazita, m. L. (2014). Caries: research of human genetics research. Caries research, 48(5), 491-506.
27. Hunter, m. L., & addy, m. (2003). Erosion of human enamel in vitro by dietary acids: development of a model of enamel erosion by citric acid in the presence of phytate. Caries research, 37(6), 450-456.
28. Bartlett, d. W. (2005). Intrinsic causes of erosion. Monographs in oral science, 20, 119-139.
29. Ganss, c. (2006). Definition of erosion and links to tooth wear. Monographs in oral science, 20, 9-16.
30. Jaeggi, t., & lussi, a. (2014). Prevalence, incidence and distribution of erosion. In a. Lussi & t. S. Carvalho (eds.), dental erosion: from diagnosis to therapy
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Dr Sonia Aslam, Dr.Muhammad Ali Khan, Dr.Muneeza Naveed, Haneef ubed, Dr Syeda Afshan Jamal, & Rimsha Hanif. (2024). PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DENTAL EROSION: PROFESSIONAL CLINIC CARE. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(5), 1637-1642. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v31i5.6397
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Author Biographies
Dr Sonia Aslam
Department of Zoology, Government Girls Post Graduate College Kohat,kp, Pakistan.
Dr.Muhammad Ali Khan
BDS, PG Resident Msc Oral Medicine, Islamabad Medical and Dental College, affiliated with Shaheen Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad.
Dr.Muneeza Naveed
BDS, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi
Haneef ubed
Lecturer. Govt Boy's Degree Science College Gambat Scholar, Institute of Physics University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh-Pakistan.
Dr Syeda Afshan Jamal
BDS , MCPS, CHPE, Dental Registrar, Orthodontics, Karachi and Dental College.
Rimsha Hanif
Masters in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Dow University of Health Sciences
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Dr Sonia Aslam, Dr.Muhammad Ali Khan, Dr.Muneeza Naveed, Haneef ubed, Dr Syeda Afshan Jamal, & Rimsha Hanif. (2024). PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DENTAL EROSION: PROFESSIONAL CLINIC CARE. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(5), 1637-1642. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v31i5.6397