066.
The
use of topical fluorides in pediatric dental practice
Dr. NOURA M. AL-SULAIMAN*, Dr. AMAL
AL-SHEDUKHY**
*Resident, **Consultant
in Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Riyadh Military
Hospital,Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia
Fluoride is an important and effective means of reducing the
caries incidence in children. Multiple fluoride products are available to
dentists for use with their patients at risk for dental caries. The purpose of
the poster is to: (1) Describe the different types of professionally applied
topical fluorides. (2) To summarize the current recommendations by age group
and caries risk for their use in dental clinic. (3) To highlight the
implications of increased exposure to multiple sources of fluoride.
Saudi Dental Journal
2007;19(SI)-Abstr.066
067.
Accuracy
of implant placement with stereolithographic surgical template: A coordinate
measure machine pilot study
Dr. SAAD A. AL-HARBI*, Dr. ALBERT
Y.T. SUN**
Consultant
in Prosthetic and Implant Dentistry, Retal Clinic, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, **Associate
Professor, Department of Engineering, St. Mary's University, San Antonio,
Texas, USA
Statement of
Problem: The success of implant restorations
can depend on treatment planning implant positions and the subsequent transfer
of planned implant positions through the surgical placement. Stereolithographic
surgical templates have been introduced in an effort to improve accuracy of
implant placement. Although use of this
type of surgical template can be considered a reliable method to guide surgical
implant placement, evaluation of its use and affect on accuracy is lacking in
the literature.
Objectives: The aim of this pilot study is to
propose a method for evaluating implant placement accuracy using the Coordinate
Measure Machine (CMM) and to evaluate how accurate implant point of entrance
and angulations can be transferred when using a stereolithographic surgical
template.
Material and Methods: Entrance
points, angulations of 40 implants placed in six edentulous jaws using stereolithographic surgical
template were evaluated. The angulations were noted in both mesio-distally
and bucco-lingually. The central axis of each treatment planned
implant was determined using the CMM by locating three points along the hollow
channel of the drill guide stainless steel tube of the stereolithographic surgical template and the central axis of
the actual implant, evaluated post-surgically were determined. Three points
along the guide pins were noted after mounted to the implant fixture analogs on
the working cast. The difference between the proposed and actual implant point
of entrance and angulations were calculated and the data was analyzed using the
paired t-test.
Results: The difference of the entrance
points between the planned positions and the actual implants was within 0.2 ± 0.72
mm; the mean angle deviation mesio-distally between the planned and actual
implants was 0.7° ± 5.02°, and the mean angle deviation
bucco-lingually was 0.46° ± 4.43°. No significant difference was found between the planned and the actual
implant points of entrance and angulations.
Conclusion: When measured using the CMM, the stereolithographic surgical template was sufficiently accurate in
transferring the planned implant position to the surgical field relative to the
implant point of entrance and angulations. Further clinical studies using a
greater number of patients are needed to confirm the results of this study.
Saudi Dental Journal
2007;19(SI)-Abstr.067
068.
Can
asthma medications affect children's teeth?
Dr. AFNAN IBRAHIM AL-SALEEM*, Dr.
LANRE BELLO**
*Resident,
SSCDent - Pediatric Dentistry, **Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, Department
of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia
The prevalence of asthma in children is increasing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally. Various drugs
such as inhalers, syrups and sugar-coated steroids are typically taken
throughout the day. The effects of these drugs on the dentition such as tooth
decay and erosion have been a subject of debate among dental practitioners. The
aim of this poster is to discuss the causes of high rate tooth decay and
erosion in asthmatic patients and dental care tips for patients with asthma.
Saudi Dental Journal
2007;19(SI)-Abstr.068
069.
Bilateral TMJ bony ankylosis
DR. KAMEL MOHAMMED AL-RAEI
Specialist in Maxillofacial
Surgery, Al-Noor Specialist
Hospital, Maxillofacial Department, Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia
Twenty-four
year old female patient presented to our clinic complaining of total limitation
of mouth opening. A history of trauma since 17 years on the lower jaw, which
was treated by closed reduction and fixation (IMF). After removing the arch
bare fixation, she noticed limitation on mouth opening which was increased
during her life. On examination: multiple tooth caries, bird face (Class II), total
tresmus. On radiology (Ct-scan): bilateral TMJ bony ankylosis extending to the
zygomatic arch and temporal fossa (base of skull). Treatment: bilateral
condyloctomy by question mark approach Result: during one year follow up, normal
mouth movement and opening, and normal occlusion.
Saudi Dental Journal
2007;19(SI)-Abstr.069
070.
Pharmacists'
knowledge in oral health care products in Riyadh
Ms. NUHA EJAZ AHMAD*, Ms. MARIAM
AL-ANAZI, Dr. RANDA F. ABIDIA**
*Dental Hygiene Intern, **Associate Professor, Dental Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The
objective of this study was to assess the knowledge of pharmacists in oral
health care products. Questionnaires were distributed to pharmacists working in
the private sector in different regions in Riyadh regarding their knowledge in oral
health care products. A total of 50 pharmacists participated in the study from
a total of 46 pharmacies. All were non-Saudi and their mean age was 31.4 (SD =
± 5.8) years old. Pharmacists answered questions regarding recommendations for
best type of toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash recommended for gingivitis
and sensitivity. Some products were recommended more frequently than others.
Only 54% recommended orthodontic brushes for orthodontic patients and only 38%
recommending interdental brushes. Artificial saliva was only recommended by 22%
of pharmacists for xerostomia and tongue scraper and dental floss was only
recommended by 4% and 6% respectively for those with halitosis. Only 44%
provided sugar-free antibiotics and 56% provided sugar-free paracetamol for children.
Pharmacists do provide recommendations for oral products to consumers. However,
there was no general consensus on choice of oral health care products. There is
some lack of knowledge in the most appropriate products for orthodontic
patients, xerostomia, halitosis and provision of sugar-free medication for
children.
Saudi Dental Journal
2007;19(SI)-Abstr.070
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