scholarly journals Oral Health Effects among Conventional Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette Smoking among Users in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 314-321
Author(s):  
Malak Mohammed ALOsaimi ◽  
Meshael Aldarrab ◽  
Lama Aldabaan ◽  
Joud Bin Dhawi ◽  
Hanan Alali
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Electronic Cigarette ◽  
Middle East Countries ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Mucosal Lesions

Introduction: The use of e cigarettes is on the rise in the Middle East Countries and Saudi Arabia especially.This study aims to evaluate the oral mucosal lesions caused due to electronic cigarette smoking (ECS) use and oral health, including ‘gingival pain and/or bleeding’, ‘tongue and/or inside-cheek pain’, and ‘cracked or broken teeth’ among adolescents. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted among 1300 participant in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia using a reliable and valid online questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed by the investigators and Google forms were used to collect the information. The questions were grouped into categories relating to socio-demographic data (age, gender), type of cigarette smoking (conventional, E-cigarette or booth), and cigarette smoking behavior (frequency). Results: It was observed from the present study that even though oral mucosal lesions were more in conventional cigarette smokers but e cigarettes were not the safe option as it has ill effects also. Females used e cigarettes more (30.7%) as compared to males (28.2%). Statistically significant results were obtained for change in color of gingival, disturbed feeling in the tongue (p<0.000). Conclusion: The usage of e cigarettes was seen more among females than males. The oral health effects and especially the change in color, dryness of the oral cavity and discoloration of the teeth were seen more with the conventional cigarettes users than the e cigarettes users. E cigarettes were also associated with ill effects of the oral cavity.

scholarly journals Screening for Oral Cavity Cancer: A 1-year Experience of a Regional Hospital in Taiwan

1970 ◽  
Vol 52 (195) ◽  
pp. 902-906
Author(s):  
Tzu-Hang Chi ◽  
Chien-Han Yuan ◽  
Rong-Feng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Oral Cavity Cancer ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Betel Quid ◽  
Betel Quid Chewing ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Visual Screening

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk factors affecting precancerous lesions, and cancer of oral cavity, and to assess efficacy of visual screening for oral mucosal lesions. Methods: The medical records of patients older than 30 years of age with history of habitual cigarette smoking or betel quid chewing that received screening for oral mucosal lesions between January 2012 and December 2012 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients' age, gender, risk factors, screening findings, and histopathology results of biopsy were included for further analysis. Results: A total of 1341 patients were enrolled in this study. There were 1080 males and 261 females ranging from 30 to 96 years of age, with a mean age of 53.9±13.6 years. After screening, 226 (16.9%) were found to be positive of oral lesions. Among these 226 patients, 69 (30.5%) underwent biopsy under local anesthesia, and the histopathology showed malignancy in 13 (5.8%). All of the confirmed malignant cases were squamous cell carcinoma. Among them, 12 received further staging examination and one was lost to follow-up resulting in unknown stage. The early stage oral cavity cancer (stage I and II) accounted for 84.6% (11/13).   Conclusions: The detection rate of early stage oral cavity cancer in our study was reasonable. Therefore, visual screening for oral cavity cancer is recommended for patients with habitual cigarette smoking or betel quid chewing. Keywords: betel quid chewing; cigarette smoking; oral cavity cancer; screening.  

scholarly journals Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions in Admitted Patients in Yazd Shahid Sadoughi Hospital in 2018

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Owlia ◽  
Hossein Tabatabaei ◽  
Mohammad Nima Motallaei ◽  
Reza Ayatollahy
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Oral Lesion ◽  
Oral Lesions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Timely Diagnosis ◽  
Pigmented Lesions ◽  
Common Location ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Mucosal Lesions

Introdution: One of the most important signs of general health is oral health. Many systemic diseases have oral manifestations that could be appeared in the oral cavity at first. Therefore, considering the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of oral lesions. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of oral lesions in the patients admitted to Yazd ShahidSadoughi Hospital. Methods: In this cross sectional study, 443 hospitalized patients were clinically evaluated for oral mucosal lesions. All of the abnormal variations in oral mucosa in these patients, demographic data, type & location of oral lesion, existence of denture & smoking were documented. Data were analyzed by SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL; Version 19 was analyzed using Chi-square and Fisher exact tests. Results: Oral lesions were observed in 37.7% of patients. The most common type of lesion was related to red and white lesions, which was seen in 19.1% of patients.  Palate was the common location for red and white lesions. Most of vesiculobollous lesions were observed in the hard palate and tongue. The lesions rate increased with aging. Among the lesions, only pigmented lesions were significantly higher in males. Conclusion: Regarding the high prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in admitted patients, the importance of more attention to oral cavity for timely diagnosis and referral in the routine examination is emphasized.

scholarly journals THE MAGIC OF AYURVEDA IN DENTISTRY: A REVIEW

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
Shriya Khera ◽  
Sunita Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Holistic Treatment ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Mucosal Lesions

Ayurveda is about 3000 years old and is increasingly becoming popular. It is a holistic treatment modality which has been successfully used to cure various oral and systemic diseases. The role of Ayurveda and its beneficial effects have also been extensively seen in the maintenance of oral health. Numerous Ayurvedic herbs have been listed in different manuscripts along with their beneficial effects. The present review focuses on various Ayurvedic herbs used in dentistry with their promising effects on oral cavity i.e., strengthening the gingival and periodontal health, preventing tooth decay, eliminating halitosis and in management of various oral mucosal lesions. The numerous beneficial effects of these phytochemicals have been listed in detail. However, many of these Ayurvedic herbs are still under study and their beneficial roles are yet to be stated.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of oral mucosal lesions in Slovenia

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrej Aleksander Kansky ◽  
Vojko Didanovic ◽  
Tadej Dovsak ◽  
Bozana Loncar Brzak ◽  
Ivica Pelivan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Oral Mucosa ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Denture Stomatitis ◽  
Linea Alba ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Mucosal Lesions

Abstract Background Among the diseases of oral mucosa, malignant tumors are the most dangerous, but not the most common lesions that might appear in the oral cavity. Since most of the studies are focused on the detection of cancer in the oral cavity, we were interested in detecting the frequency of benign changes of the oral mucosa in Slovene population. Oral mucosal lesions are important pointer of oral health and quality of life, especially in elderly. The prevalence of oral mucosal lesions, together with information on the risk habits associated with oral health, such as tobacco and alcohol use, can help in planning future oral health studies and screening programs. Patients and methods Survey upon oral mucosal lesions was conducted during the national project for oral cancer screening in spring 2017 in the Slovenia in which more than 50% of dentists participated and 2395 patients (904 men and 1491 women) were included. Results Clinical examination, which was conducted according to the WHO standards revealed that 645 patients (27%) had oral mucosal lesions. The ten most common oral lesions detected were fibroma, gingivitis, Fordyce spots, white coated tongue, cheek biting, linea alba, denture stomatitis, geographic tongue, recurrent aphthous ulcerations and lichen planus. Conclusions Overall, these epidemiological data suggest need for specific health policies for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral mucosal lesions.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions in a Tertiary Care Dental Hospital of Kathmandu

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (207) ◽  
pp. 362-366
Author(s):  
Dipshikha Bajracharya ◽  
Sujaya Gupta ◽  
Bidhata Ojha ◽  
Radha Baral
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Oral Mucosa ◽  
Buccal Mucosa ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Mucosal Lesions

Introduction: Oral mucosa can be affected by a variety of soft tissue lesions and conditions. Benign as well as malignant lesions of oral cavity are common. Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the commonest malignancies. The present retrospective study was undertaken to study the prevalence of various oral mucosal lesions in a tertiary care dental hospital of Kathmandu. Methods: This retrospective study was carried out in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at Kantipur Dental College and Teaching hospital from January 2015 to January 2017. The study included biopsy specimen from the oral cavity. The parameters included in the study were age, gender, site of the lesion and histopathological diagnosis. The data collected was statistically analyzed. Results: A total of 111 biopsy cases were included in the present study. Out of which, there was 16 (14.4%) cases of non neoplastic and 16 (14.4%) cases of benign pathology. The oral cavity lesions were commonly seen in age range between 6-74 years where males 59 (53.2%) were mostly affected. The most common site for oral lesion was buccal mucosa 23 (20.7%) and anterior gingiva 23 (20.7%). 15 (13.5%) cases of oral squamous cell carcinoma were seen as the predominant malignancy affecting in the vestibular region 8 (7.2%). Conclusions: The present study shows benign as well as the non neoplastic lesions were more prevalent in oral mucosa with the buccal mucosa and anterior gingiva as the commonest site of occurrence. Keywords: Benign; Malignant; Non neoplastic; Oral mucosal lesion.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Potentially Malignant Oral Mucosal Lesions among Tobacco Users in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 757-762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safia Ali Al-Attas ◽  
Suzan Seif Ibrahim ◽  
Hala Abbas Amer ◽  
Zeinab El-Said Darwish ◽  
Mona Hassan Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Potentially Malignant ◽  
Mucosal Lesions

scholarly journals Oral Symptoms and Mucosal Lesions in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cicmil ◽  
Olivera Govedarica ◽  
Jelena Lečić ◽  
Snežana Mališ ◽  
Smiljka Cicmil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Control Level ◽  
Type 2 Diabetics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Mucosal Lesions

Summary Background: Good glycoregulation at patients with diabetes mellitus is essential for prevention of many complications, including those in oral cavity. Results of numerous studies indicate that xerostomia and neurosensory oral disorders are present in type 2 diabetics. A review of the literature shows contradictory results about prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in diabetics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of xerostomia, neurosensory disorders and mucosal lesions in oral cavity of type 2 diabetics. Material and Methods: This study involved 90 adults, 60 with type 2 diabetes and 30 healthy subjects, aged 45-65 years. With regard to value of HbA1c level diabetics were divided into two groups: 30 subjects with satisfactory glycoregulation (HbA1c<9%) and 30 subjects with poor glycoregulation (HbA1c≥9%). All patients recruited into the study completed a questionnaire that included their demographic, medical and oral health data. Clinical examination of the oral mucosa was performed by a single examiner. Results: In relation to the presence of xerostomia and dysgeusia between satisfactory controlled diabetics and healthy subjects a significant difference was observed (p<0.05). Compared with healthy subjects, poor controlled diabetics had significantly higher presence of xerostomia (p<0.001) and neurosensory disoders (p<0.05). A higher prevalence of oral mucosal lesions was found in poor controlled diabetics, but significant difference between groups was not observed (p>0.05). A significant positive correlation was revealed between smoking and glossodynia as well as smoking and glossopyrosis (p>0.05). Conclusion: Glycemic control level seems to influence the susceptibility of type 2 diabetics to xerostomia and neurosensory disorders. Less clear is whether diabetes are corellated to oral mucosal lesions.

scholarly journals Oral Mucosal Lesions among Prisoners in Central Prison, Chennai, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-79
Author(s):  
Minimol K Johny ◽  
T Aby Mathew
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Prison Population ◽  
Epidemiological Survey ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Health Organization

ABSTRACT Background Oral health status of prisoners has been an area of concern worldwide. The prison population is unique in nature because of the complexities of their psychological, social and behavioral aspects. Limited oral healthcare facilities in prison settings have resulted in neglect of oral health among prisoners. Aim The present study aims to assess oral mucosal lesions among prisoners in Central Prison, Chennai. Materials and methods A cross-sectional epidemiological survey was conducted in Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai. The study population consisted of 1060 prisoners from three divisions of the Central Prison. Oral mucosal lesions among the prisoners were assessed by a single investigator according to World Health Organization (WHO) specifications. Results The present study shows that among the study subjects, 37.7% of males and 17.1% of females developed oral mucosal lesions. The prevalence of smokers melanosis was 27.6% among males and 8.6% among females. The prevalence of oral mucosal lesions was found to be highest in study subjects of 55 years and above. Conclusion A large proportion of the study subjects had oral mucosal lesions. Oral mucosal lesions like oral submucosis fibrosis, smokers palate and smokers melanosis was found to be common among males than females. Oral healthcare facilities should be incorporated in prison settings which would intercept the progress of oral mucosal lesions. How to cite this article George B, Johny MK, Mathew TA. Oral Mucosal Lesions among Prisoners in Central Prison, Chennai, India. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2015;4(2):77-79.

scholarly journals A single center study of oral mucosal lesions in a Turkish population during 12 years period

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 625-634
Author(s):  
Ayşegül Saygın ◽  
Ömer Fahrettin Göze ◽  
Hatice Reyhan Eğilmez
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Turkish Population ◽  
Permanent Dentition ◽  
Equal Distribution ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Pigmented Lesions ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Mucosal Lesions

Objective: The prevalence of oral mucosal lesions, together with information on the risk habits associated with oral health, such as tobacco and alcohol use, can help in planning future oral health studies and screening programs. Material and Methods: This study presents the findings of 805 oral mucosal biopsies from patients, received over twelve years period. The cases represent 0.6 per-cent of the total number of reports examined (130.680). The data were revised and compiled for diagnosis site, age, and sex. The patients were divided into nine age groups according to decades. The classification was modified and divided into eleven main groups Results: Connective tissue lesions formed the largest group of diagnoses (24.4per cent) followed by white lesions (17.8 %per cent), verrucal-papillary lesions (15.4%per cent), red-blue lesions (14%per cent), ulcerous lesions (12.2%per cent), periodontal diseases (10%per cent), lymphoid tissue lesions (1.3%per cent), other tumors (2%per cent), pigmented lesions (0.6%per cent) only 1 metabolic disease (cherubism) (0.1per cent). Approximately 60 %per cent of the biopsies were from the second group patients with an almost equal distribution among sexes. The predominant site of the biopsies was gingiva (28%per cent) followed by lips (19.2%per cent). Conclusion:  The majority of the lesions were in the category of reactive and inflammatory lesions with most occurring in the thirty age group (31-40 age) that represents permanent dentition. These results suggest that the difficulties in maintaining oral hygiene or the presence of trauma may be the primary factor in mucosal lesions occurring in the permanent dentition period.

Oral probiotic and its delivery carriers to improve oral health: A review

Microbiology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 167 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Hsuan How ◽  
Siok-Koon Yeo
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Oral Microbiota ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Probiotic Product ◽  
Adherence Ability ◽  
Probiotic Delivery

In recent years, oral probiotics have been researched on their effectiveness in reducing and preventing oral diseases. Oral probiotics could be introduced into the oral cavity to keep the equilibrium of the microbiome. Hence, the delivery carrier for oral probiotics plays an important factor to ensure a high number of oral probiotics were delivered and released into the oral cavity. This review presents a brief overview of oral microbiota and the role of oral probiotics in reducing oral diseases. Moreover, important aspects of the oral probiotic product such as viability, adherence ability, health effects, safety, and delivery site were discussed. Besides that, the importance of utilizing indigenous oral probiotics was also emphasized. Oral probiotics are commonly found in the market in the form of chewing tablets, lozenges, and capsules. Hence, the oral probiotic carriers currently used in the market and research were reviewed. Furthermore, this review introduces new potential oral probiotic delivery carriers such as oral strip, bucco-adhesive gel, and mouthwash. Their effectiveness in delivering oral probiotics for oral health was also explored.

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