scholarly journals The importance of pH, salivary flow and different dental caries risk factors in pregnant women

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
A Mendez-Monge Joel ◽  
Neri-Aranda Zurisadai ◽  
Luna-Ayala Alejandra ◽  
Manuel Hernandez Navarro Hector ◽  
Ariadne Jimenez-Del Valle Jany ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Caries Risk

scholarly journals Unstimulated Saliva-Related Caries Risk Factors in Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Unstimulated Salivary Flow, pH, and Buffering Capacity

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa A. Alkhateeb ◽  
Lloyd A. Mancl ◽  
Richard B. Presland ◽  
Marilynn L. Rothen ◽  
Donald L. Chi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Salivary Ph

Salivary flow rate, pH, and buffering capacity are associated with dental caries, but studies from the cystic fibrosis (CF) literature are inconclusive regarding these salivary factors and caries. The aim of this study was to evaluate these factors and their associations with dental caries in individuals with CF. Unstimulated whole saliva was collected from individuals aged 6-20 years at Seattle Children's Hospital CF Clinic, USA (n = 83). Salivary flow rate was measured in milliliters per minute. Salivary pH was assessed using a laboratory pH meter. Buffering capacity was assessed by titration with HCl. The outcome measure was caries prevalence, defined as the number of decayed, missing, or filled primary and permanent tooth surfaces. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient and the t test were used to test for bivariate associations. Multiple variable linear regression models were used to (1) run confounder-adjusted analyses and (2) assess for potential interactions. There was no significant association between salivary flow rate or buffering capacity and caries prevalence. There was a significant negative association between salivary pH and caries prevalence, but this association was no longer significant after adjusting for age. There was no significant interaction between salivary flow rate and buffering capacity or between antibiotic use and the 3 salivary factors. Our results indicate that unstimulated salivary factors are not associated with dental caries prevalence in individuals with CF. Future studies should investigate other potential saliva-related caries risk factors in individuals with CF such as cariogenic bacteria levels, salivary host defense peptide levels, and medication use.

scholarly journals Evaluation of caries risk factors associated with pregnancy

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Karin Behnke Rivera ◽  
Blanca Silvia González López ◽  
Luis Octavio Sánchez vargas ◽  
Jorge Alanís Tavira ◽  
Josue Roberto Bermeo Escalona
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Carious Lesions

Tooth decay is a serious public health problem, and identifying risk factors to the disease in pregnant women is essential. The use of the Cariogram, could contribute to implementing preventive measures to improve women’s health during pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk to dental caries in pregnant women. The Cariogram presents the results of the five risk factors of caries, and it was observed that the patients have a 42% of chance to avoid new carious lesions and 58% could present lesions, which could be caused by 40% related to diet and bacteria. Conclusion: To date, existing studies are not sufficient to ultimately identify main caries risk factors associated with dental decay in pregnant women.

scholarly journals Salivary Cariogenic Microflora, Buffer Capacity, Secretion Rate and Its Relation to Caries Experience in 12 to 15 Years Old Indian Schoolchildren

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Nithin Manchery Gopinath ◽  
Joseph John
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Buffer Capacity ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Secretion Rate ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Secretory Rate

ABSTRACT Background Dental caries is a disease of multifactorial etiology and its prevalence is more in developing countries, including India. It was of interest to study the caries risk factors, mainly salivary parameters and its cariogenic association. Materials and Methods Clinical examination of 108 children was done for dental caries. Stimulated saliva was collected and salivary flow rate, salivary buffering capacity; Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus counts were assessed. Differences between mean decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) and salivary risk factors and their relation were assessed. Results The mean DMFT was 2.41. Statistically, highly significant relation was found between Streptococcus mutans (χ2 = 43.34, p < 0.000) and DMFT categories. Similar results were also obtained for Lactobacillus (χ2 = 25.95, p < 0.000). Similarly, the role of salivary pH and secretory rate was also found to be significant in contributing to caries risk. Conclusion The results of current study showed that there exist's a strong association either directly or indirectly between salivary variables, like salivary microflora, buffer capacity and secretion rate to caries experience. How to cite this article Gopinath NM, John J. Salivary Cariogenic Microflora, Buffer Capacity, Secretion Rate and Its Relation to Caries Experience in 12 to 15 Years Old Indian Schoolchildren. J Contemp Dent 2015;5(1):12-16.

Short-term consumption of probiotic-containing cheese and its effect on dental caries risk factors

2002 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 799-804 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.J Ahola ◽  
H Yli-Knuuttila ◽  
T Suomalainen ◽  
T Poussa ◽  
A Ahlström ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Short Term

Caries Risk Factors among Three-year Old Children in Chiba, Japan

1999 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akio Tada ◽  
Yuichi Ando ◽  
Nobuhiro Hanada
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Bottle Feeding ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
The Relationship

In order to predict the factors which affect the occurrence of dental caries in children after the age 18-months, we analyzed the relationship between the increment of the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft) in children from 18-months to three-years of age and caries risk factors. Subjects were 392 infants who received both an 18-month-old check-up and a three-year-old check-up in Chiba city. Stepwise multiple logistic regression analyses were used to analyze the results with the increment of the dmft by various combinations of independent variables (sex, order of birth, sweets intake, beverage intake, tooth brushing and feeding). The most predictive factors for the increment of the dmft in upper anterior and molar were “breast feeding” and “bottle feeding” respectively. From these results, we concluded that bottle feeding and breast feeding were the risk factors for the increment of the dmft from the age of 18-months to three years.

RISK FACTORS OF NEW CARIES BASED ON CHILD DENTAL CARIES PREDICTOR APPROACH

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-135
Author(s):  
Quroti A’yun ◽  
Julita Hendrartini ◽  
Supartinah Santoso ◽  
Diyah Fatmasari
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Research Result ◽  
New Method ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Children's Behavior

Caries risk factors are factors relate to caries occurrence in individual or population. Caries risk factors vary in everyindividual. A new method to discover the relation between risk factors and caries in children is a software named childdental caries predictor This research aimed to know the general overview of the order of caries risk factor in elementaryschool students in the province of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. This was an observational research with cross-sectionaldesign. The subjects were 430 children, ranging from 10 to 12 years of age. Caries risk factors that were assessed throughchild dental caries predictor were oral and dental condition, mothers and children’s behavior in maintaining dental health,and school environment. The research result showed that the percentage for each risk factor was 39.74% for oral anddental condition, 35.77% for children’s behavior in maintaining dental health, 15.90% for mothers’ behavior inmaintaining child’s dental health, and 7.95% for school environment. In conclusion, the order of children caries riskfactors through measurement using child dental caries predictor are oral and dental condition, children’s behavior inmaintaining dental health, mothers’ behavior maintaining child’s dental health,, and school environment.

scholarly journals Hubungan Faktor Risiko Karies Gigi dengan Status Karies Gigi pada Anak Usia Dini (Studi pada TK Pelita Takwa, Pondok Betung, Tangerang Selatan)

e-GIGI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 266
Author(s):  
Yufitri Mayasari
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: Basic health research of Indonesia in 2018 showed that early childhood caries affected 93% of children. Early dental caries risk assessment using a dental caries risk simulator could be used to determine the appropriate program to prevent dental caries. This study was aimed to analyze the relationship between risk factors and dental caries status in early childhood. This was an analytical study with a cross sectional design using total sampling method. There were 51 preschool children at Taman Kanak Kanak (kindergaten school) Pelita Takwa, Pondok Betung, South Tangerang as samples. Dental caries was assessed by using the def-t index and dental caries risks were assessed by using the Irene's donut program. Interactive interviews with parents were conducted to determine the risk factors for dental caries among the students. The results showed that the prevalence of dental caries was 84.3% and the mean def-t was 5.35. The chi-square test was carried out to determine the relationship between dental caries status and risk factors. The result was not significant for three questions related to the factors, as follows: the child's tooth surface had white spots, the acidity level of the child's teeth was below pH 6.5, and the mother's age was 36 years old. Albeit, twelve other risk factors were shown to be associated with dental caries status. In conclusion, the prevalence of dental caries in preschool children was still high. Risk factors related to the dental caries status among pre-school children can be used as educational materials targeting pre-school children and their parents.Keywords: caries risk; dental caries; preschool children Abstrak: Riset Kesehatan Dasar Indonesia tahun 2018 menunjukkan bahwa 93% anak usia dini mengalami karies gigi. Penilaian risiko karies gigi sejak dini menggunakan simulator risiko karies gigi dapat menjadi salah satu cara untuk menentukan program yang tepat dalam mencegah terjadinya karies gigi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan faktor risiko dengan status karies gigi pada anak usia dini. Jenis penelitian ialah analitik dengan desain potong lintang menggunakan metode total sampling. Sampel yang diperoleh sebanyak 51 anak usia dini di sekolah Taman Kanak-Kanak Pelita Takwa, Pondok Betung, Tangerang Selatan. Karies gigi dinilai menggunakan indeks def-t dan risiko karies subjek dinilai menggunakan program Irene’s donut. Wawancara interaktif dengan orang tua dilakukan untuk mengetahui faktor risiko terjadinya karies gigi pada pasien tersebut. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan prevalensi karies gigi sebesar 84,3% dengan rerata def-t 5,35. Uji chi-square terhadap hubungan status karies gigi dengan faktor risiko mendapatkan hasil tidak bermakna pada tiga pertanyaan terkait faktor permukaan gigi anak ada bercak putih, tingkat keasaman kuman gigi anak di bawah pH 6,5, dan usia ibu 36 tahun ke atas. Dua belas faktor risiko lainnya terbukti memiliki hubungan dengan status karies gigi.  Simpulan penelitian ini ialah prevalensi karies gigi pada anak prasekolah masih tinggi. Faktor-faktor risiko yang terbukti memiliki hubungan dengan status karies gigi anak dapat dijadikan materi edukasi dengan sasaran anak pra sekolah serta orang tuanya.Kata kunci: risiko karies; karies gigi; anak usia pra sekolah

scholarly journals Study of caries risk factors in a group of Bucharest schoolchildren (2)

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-160
Author(s):  
Cristian Funieru ◽  
◽  
Ruxandra Ionela Sfeatcu ◽  
Elena Funieru ◽  
Mihaela Răescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
Mutans Streptococci ◽  
Entire Group ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Poor Oral Hygiene ◽  
Real Risk

Introduction. A poor oral hygiene, a wick salivary buffering capacity or a high number of colonies of specific bacteria are real risk factors for dental caries. Material and method. This study was conducted on a sample of 46 students aged 10 to 12 years attending two schools in Bucharest. Oral hygiene assessment was made both by using questionnaires and by calculating the OHI-S score. The salivary risk factors were identified and analyzed using GC Saliva Check Buffer and GC Saliva Check Mutans tests. Results. OHI-S score for the entire group led to a moderate degree of oral hygiene. Almost 40% of pupils had a number of mutans streptococci colonies over the limit. Conclusions. The poor oral hygiene and the high number of mutans streptococci colonies in saliva found in this study lead to a high dental caries risk.

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