It is common practice to remove impacted mandibular third molars due to pathology associated with these impactions. Alternatively, impactions can be treated conservatively through a closely guarded follow-up regiment. However, many symptoms associated with impacted third molars may be prevented by elective removal of potentially problematic teeth. To determine the risk of developing pathology associated with impacted mandibular third molars, a ransom sample of 200 pantomographs were analyzed displaying 324 impactions from patients who presented for treatment at the Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape.

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Technikon Natal, 2000. / The aim of this placebo-controlled study was to determine the effectiveness of a homoeopathic complex in impacted third molars in terms of the patients response to treatment. It was hypothesised that the homoeopathic treatment would result in substantial improvement in post operative implications of impacted third molars, and that it can be used as an alternative to analgesic and anti-inflammatory treatment in many cases. Both the analgesics and anti-inflammatories utilised post-operatively in impacted third molar have a wide variety of side effects. Homoeopathic treatment on the other hand does not have side effects. It also has the added benefit of taking the medication pre-operatively as well as post-operatively. In so doing the body is prepared for the surgical intervention before it occurs and thus stimulates healing immediately, even as the surgical intervention is taking place. Where as the antiinflammatories and analgesics are traditionally only prescribed post-operatively and therefore can only take effect once the patient consumes the medication. The study was a clinical trial, in which a placebo control group was compared with an experimental group. Convenience sampling was used to draw patients into the trial. Volunteers responded to talks given by the researcher and after reading the patient information sheet. A minimum of 30 participants was assessed and if they complied with thee / M

Background: Removal of teeth results in both horizontal and vertical changes of hard and soft tissue dimensions. The magnitude of these changes is important for decision-making and comprehensive treatment planning, with provisions for possible solutions to expected complications during prosthetic rehabilitation. Objectives: to review all English dental literature to assess the magnitude of dimensional changes of both the hard and soft tissues of the alveolar ridge up to 12 months following tooth extraction in humans. Materials and methods: An electronic MEDLINE and CENTRAL search complemented by manual searching was conducted to identify randomized controlled clinical trials and prospective cohort studies on hard and soft tissue dimensional changes after tooth extraction. Only studies reporting on undisturbed post-extraction dimensional changes relative to a fixed reference point over a clearly stated time period were included. Assessment of the identified studies and data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers. Data collected were reported by descriptive methods. Weighted means and percentages of the dimensional changes over time were calculated where appropriate. Results: The search provided 3954 titles and 238 abstracts. Full text analysis was performed for 104 articles resulting in 20 studies that met the inclusion criteria. In human hard tissue, horizontal dimensional reduction (3.79 ± 0.23 mm) was more than vertical reduction (1.24 ± 0.11 mm on buccal, 0.84 ± 0.62 mm on mesial and 0.80 ± 0.71 mm on distal sites) at 6 months. Percentage vertical dimensional change was 11-22 % at 6 months. Percentage horizontal dimensional change was 32% at 3 months, and 29-63% at 6-7 months. Soft tissue changes demonstrated 0.4-0.5 mm gain of thickness at 6 months on the buccal and lingual aspects. Horizontal dimensional changes of hard and soft tissue (loss of 0.1 mm to 6.1 mm) was more substantial than vertical change (loss 0.9 mm to gain 0.4mm) during observation periods of up to 12 months, when study casts were utilised as a means of documenting the changes. Conclusions: Human re-entry studies showed horizontal bone loss of 29-63% and vertical bone loss of 11-22% after 6 months following tooth extraction. These studies demonstrated rapid reductions in the first 3-6 months that was followed by gradual reductions in dimensions thereafter. / published_or_final_version / Dental Surgery / Master / Master of Dental Surgery

Background: Removal of teeth results in both horizontal and vertical changes of hard and soft tissue dimensions. The magnitude of these changes is important for decision-making and comprehensive treatment planning, with provisions for possible solutions to expected complications during prosthetic rehabilitation. Objectives: to review all English dental literature to assess the magnitude of dimensional changes of both the hard and soft tissues of the alveolar ridge up to 12 months following tooth extraction in humans. Materials and methods: An electronic MEDLINE and CENTRAL search complemented by manual searching was conducted to identify randomised controlled clinical trials and prospective cohort studies on hard and soft tissue dimensional changes after tooth extraction. Only studies reporting on undisturbed post-extraction dimensional changes relative to a fixed reference point over a clearly stated time period were included. Assessment of the identified studies and data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers. Data collected were reported by descriptive methods. Weighted means and percentages of the dimensional changes over time were calculated where appropriate. Results: The search provided 3954 titles and 238 abstracts. Full text analysis was performed for 104 articles resulting in 20 studies that met the inclusion criteria. In human hard tissue, horizontal dimensional reduction (3.79 ± 0.23 mm) was more than vertical reduction (1.24 ± 0.11 mm on buccal, 0.84 ± 0.62 mm on mesial and 0.80 ± 0.71 mm on distal sites) at 6 months. Percentage vertical dimensional change was 11-22 % at 6 months. Percentage horizontal dimensional change was 32% at 3 months, and 29-63% at 6-7 months. Soft tissue changes demonstrated 0.4-0.5 mm gain of thickness at 6 months on the buccal and lingual aspects. Horizontal dimensional changes of hard and soft tissue (loss of 0.1 mm to 6.1 mm) was more substantial than vertical change (loss 0.9 mm to gain 0.4mm) during observation periods of up to 12 months, when study casts were utilised as a means of documenting the changes. Conclusions: Human re-entry studies showed horizontal bone loss of 29-63% and vertical bone loss of 11-22% after 6 months following tooth extraction. These studies demonstrated rapid reductions in the first 3-6 months that was followed by gradual reductions in dimensions thereafter. / published_or_final_version / Dental Surgery / Master / Master of Dental Surgery

It is common practice to remove impacted mandibular third molars due to pathology associated with these impactions. Alternatively, impactions can be treated conservatively through a closely guarded follow-up regiment. However, many symptoms associated with impacted third molars may be prevented by elective removal of potentially problematic teeth. To determine the risk of developing pathology associated with impacted mandibular third molars, a ransom sample of 200 pantomographs were analyzed displaying 324 impactions from patients who presented for treatment at the Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape.

Coursework / Bibliography: leaves 172-178. / 178 leaves : / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / "The aim of this retrospective cohort investigation was to assess the dentofacial changes, five years after retention, in a group of patients treated with extraction of second permanent molars according to the protocol of one specialist orthodontic practitioner." --p. 112. / Thesis (D.Clin.Dent.)--University of Adelaide, School of Dentistry (Orthodontics), 2006

published_or_final_version / Paediatric Dentistry / Master / Master of Dental Surgery

Orientador: Maria Elvira Pizzigatti Correa / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-14T11:31:27Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Basso_FernandaGoncalves_M.pdf: 2327570 bytes, checksum: 79b8d36d7cb580fa421c4ca5a21a76a1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009 / Resumo: Fibrinólise é o processo responsável pelo restabelecimento do fluxo sanguíneo no interior dos vasos, através da dissolução do coágulo formado após uma injúria vascular. Esse processo pode ser influenciado por diferentes fatores, como trauma tecidual e presença de processos inflamatórios ou infecciosos, que podem causar um aumento da atividade fibrinolítica local. Esse aumento, por sua vez, poderia causar a dissolução precoce do coágulo, aumentando o risco de eventos hemorrágicos pós-procedimentos invasivos, como extrações dentárias, principalmente em pacientes cujo processo hemostático encontra-se alterado, como aqueles sob anticoagulação oral. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi o de avaliar a atividade fibrinolítica da cavidade oral de pacientes sob terapia de anticoagulação cumarínica, avaliando também fatores locais que pudessem influenciar esta atividade. Para tanto, foram selecionados 12 pacientes sob terapia de anticoagulação cumarínica com indicação para extrações dentárias, que foram submetidos a 20 procedimentos. Esses pacientes foram também submetidos à avaliação clínica e radiográfica, além de avaliação dos índices de saúde oral (Índice Gengival, índice de Placa e CPOD). Para avaliar a atividade fibrinolítica, foram coletadas amostras de saliva não-estimulada, pré e pós-procedimento de extração dentária, de sangue alveolar e de sangue periférico. Essas amostras de saliva e de sangue foram submetidas à avaliação da atividade fibrinolítica através do teste de Área de Lise em Placa de Fibrina. Para análise do nível de anticoagulação, foram realizados os testes de Tempo de Protrombina e análise da atividade dos fatores da coagulação dependentes de vintamina K (FII, FVII, FIX e FX). Nenhum evento hemorrágico foi observado no período pós-extração dentária. Os resultados do estudo da atividade fibrinolítica no sangue mostraram que esta foi maior na amostra de sangue alveolar, quando comparada ao sangue periférico (p=0,006). Essa atividade, por sua vez, apresentou correlação estatisticamente significativa com os índices de saúde oral (p=0,003/p=0,002). Os resultados do estudo da atividade fibrinolítica salivar mostraram um aumento significativo desta atividade após o procedimento de extração dentária (p=0,002/ p=0,003). Esse resultado, no entanto, não pôde ser correlacionado à variação do fluxo salivar e tampouco aos índices de saúde oral (IG e IP). Quando correlacionados a atividade fibrinolítica do sangue periférico e o nível de anticoagulação, estes não apresentaram correlação positiva (p=0,28). A correlação entre a atividade fibrinolítica do sangue alveolar e o nível de anticoagulação se mostrou limítrofe (p=0,053). A atividade fibrinolítica da cavidade oral parece estar fortemente associada aos fatores locais, como trauma tecidual e eventos inflamatórios, não apresentando a mesma associação com a anticoagulação. / Abstract: Fibrinolysis is a part of the haemostatic process that is responsible for reestablish the blood flow, by the dissolution of the fibrin clot formed after a vascular injury. This process can be altered by several factors, such as tissue trauma and presence of inflammatory or infectious process, which can increase the local fibrinolytic activity and, by that, cause precocious clot dissolution. This could increase the hemorrhagic risk after invasive procedures, like teeth extractions, especially in patients under oral anticoagulation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral fibrinolytic activity of patients under oral anticoagulation with cumarin agents and also to evaluate the local factors that could be involved on this activity. Twelve patients under oral anticoagulation who needed teeth extractions were enrolled on this study and submitted to twenty teeth extractions. These patients were submitted to clinical and radiographic evaluation and oral health analysis, by the measurement of oral health indexes (Gingival Index, Plaque Index and Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth). Samples of non-stimulated saliva were collected before and after each procedure and samples of alveolar and peripheral blood were also collected. These samples were submitted to fibrinolytic activity analysis, by the Fibrin Plate Method. For the anticoagulation analysis, prothrombin time assay and analysis of activity of vitamin-K-dependent coagulation factors (II, VII, IX and X) were performed. As result, no hemorrhagic event was observed after the procedures. The results of the blood fibrinolytic activity analysis showed that the alveolar blood presented a higher fibriolytic activity than the peripheral blood (p=0,006). This activity also showed a positive correlation with the oral health indexes (p=0,003 - GI/ p=0,002 - PI). The salivary fibrinolytic activity showed a significant increase after the tooth extraction (p=0,002 - supernatant fraction/p=0,003 - precipitated fraction). This activity, however, could not be associated with the oral health indexes. The level of anticoagulation showed no correlation with the fibrinolytic activity of peripheral blood (p=0,28) and showed a bordering correlation with the fibrinolytic activity of the alveolar blood (p=0,053). The fibrinolytic activity of the oral cavity seems to be strongly associated to local factors, such as local trauma and local inflammatory conditions, not showing the same association to the oral anticoagulation itself. / Mestrado / Patologia / Mestre em Estomatopatologia

A ergonomia aplicada à atividade odontológica visa racionalizar os procedimentos, evitando fadigas e desgastes desnecessários aos profissionais, ao mesmo tempo em que oferece segurança e conforto ao paciente. A exodontia, dentre os diversos procedimentos cirúrgicos, é considerada aquele que ocasiona maior desgaste e fadiga ao cirurgião-dentista. Visando minimizar essas dificuldades, Pece e Naressi (1995) desenvolveram uma sistemática exodôntica diferenciada/ergonômica e respectivo instrumento, um fórceps (Ergofórceps). Este trabalho tem por objetivo comparar cinético-funcionalmente a atividade de exodontia quando realizada com fórceps convencional e com fórceps ergonômico. Para esta pesquisa, vinte voluntários do curso de odontologia da Universidade Federal do Paraná foram analisados durante a realização da atividade de exodontia via alveolar. Imagens fotográficas e filmagens serviram de base na aplicação das ferramentas ergonômicas RULA e Moore Garg (Strain Índex), além da aplicação de um questionário aos participantes. Estas ferramentas foram selecionadas por terem sido consideradas as mais adequadas para avaliar, de forma específica, os esforços realizados nos membros superiores. A empunhadura utilizada com o fórceps convencional foi a reversa, que apresenta vantagens biomecânicas sobre a tradicional. Os resultados obtidos com o método RULA com os voluntários que utilizaram o fórceps foram: 70% escore 5 (risco moderado) e 30% escore 6 (risco moderado). Já os voluntários que utilizaram o Ergofórceps foram: 70% escore 4 (baixo risco) e 30% escore 3 (baixo risco). Com o método Moore Garg as pontuações para os voluntários que utilizaram o fórceps foram: 30% escore foi 3 (duvidoso) e 70% escore 4,5 (duvidoso). Já os voluntários que utilizaram o Ergofórceps as pontuações foram: 90% o escore foi 1 (baixo risco) e em 10% foi 2 (baixo risco). Os resultados sugerem que o risco do desenvolvimento de lesões ocupacionais em dentistas é menor quando o profissional utiliza o Ergofórceps. / Ergonomics applied to the dental activity aims to rationalize the procedures, avoiding unnecessary fatigue to the professional, while still offering safety and comfort to the patient. The extraction, among the several surgical procedures, is considered to cause increased wear and fatigue. To minimize these difficulties, Pece and Naressi (1995) developed a systematic and differentiated extraction technique and the corresponding instrument, a forceps named Ergoforceps. This study aims to compare kinetically and functionally the activity of extraction with the conventional forceps and the ergonomic forceps. For this research, twenty volunteers from the dentistry course of UFPR were analyzed during the activity of alveolar extraction. Photographic images and footage formed the basis for the application of RULA and MOORE GARG (Strain Index) tools. A questionnaire was also applied to the volunteers. These ergonomic analysis tools were selected since they were considered the most suitable to assess the effort made by the upper limbs. The grip used with the conventional forceps was the reverse, which has biomechanical advantages over the traditional. The results obtained with the RULA method for the extraction forceps were: 70% score 5 (moderate risk) and 30% score 6 (moderate risk). In contrast, when the Ergoforceps was used: 70% score 4 (low risk) and 30% score 3 (low risk). With the Moore Garg tool, the score of the volunteers when using the extraction forceps were: 30% score 3 (doubtful) and 70% score 4.5 (doubtful). In contrast, when the Ergofórceps was used the score was: 90% score 1 (low risk) and 10% score 2 (low risk). The results suggest that systematic extraction undergone with the Ergoforceps has ergonomic advantages and reduces the risk of developing occupational injuries among dentists.

A ergonomia aplicada à atividade odontológica visa racionalizar os procedimentos, evitando fadigas e desgastes desnecessários aos profissionais, ao mesmo tempo em que oferece segurança e conforto ao paciente. A exodontia, dentre os diversos procedimentos cirúrgicos, é considerada aquele que ocasiona maior desgaste e fadiga ao cirurgião-dentista. Visando minimizar essas dificuldades, Pece e Naressi (1995) desenvolveram uma sistemática exodôntica diferenciada/ergonômica e respectivo instrumento, um fórceps (Ergofórceps). Este trabalho tem por objetivo comparar cinético-funcionalmente a atividade de exodontia quando realizada com fórceps convencional e com fórceps ergonômico. Para esta pesquisa, vinte voluntários do curso de odontologia da Universidade Federal do Paraná foram analisados durante a realização da atividade de exodontia via alveolar. Imagens fotográficas e filmagens serviram de base na aplicação das ferramentas ergonômicas RULA e Moore Garg (Strain Índex), além da aplicação de um questionário aos participantes. Estas ferramentas foram selecionadas por terem sido consideradas as mais adequadas para avaliar, de forma específica, os esforços realizados nos membros superiores. A empunhadura utilizada com o fórceps convencional foi a reversa, que apresenta vantagens biomecânicas sobre a tradicional. Os resultados obtidos com o método RULA com os voluntários que utilizaram o fórceps foram: 70% escore 5 (risco moderado) e 30% escore 6 (risco moderado). Já os voluntários que utilizaram o Ergofórceps foram: 70% escore 4 (baixo risco) e 30% escore 3 (baixo risco). Com o método Moore Garg as pontuações para os voluntários que utilizaram o fórceps foram: 30% escore foi 3 (duvidoso) e 70% escore 4,5 (duvidoso). Já os voluntários que utilizaram o Ergofórceps as pontuações foram: 90% o escore foi 1 (baixo risco) e em 10% foi 2 (baixo risco). Os resultados sugerem que o risco do desenvolvimento de lesões ocupacionais em dentistas é menor quando o profissional utiliza o Ergofórceps. / Ergonomics applied to the dental activity aims to rationalize the procedures, avoiding unnecessary fatigue to the professional, while still offering safety and comfort to the patient. The extraction, among the several surgical procedures, is considered to cause increased wear and fatigue. To minimize these difficulties, Pece and Naressi (1995) developed a systematic and differentiated extraction technique and the corresponding instrument, a forceps named Ergoforceps. This study aims to compare kinetically and functionally the activity of extraction with the conventional forceps and the ergonomic forceps. For this research, twenty volunteers from the dentistry course of UFPR were analyzed during the activity of alveolar extraction. Photographic images and footage formed the basis for the application of RULA and MOORE GARG (Strain Index) tools. A questionnaire was also applied to the volunteers. These ergonomic analysis tools were selected since they were considered the most suitable to assess the effort made by the upper limbs. The grip used with the conventional forceps was the reverse, which has biomechanical advantages over the traditional. The results obtained with the RULA method for the extraction forceps were: 70% score 5 (moderate risk) and 30% score 6 (moderate risk). In contrast, when the Ergoforceps was used: 70% score 4 (low risk) and 30% score 3 (low risk). With the Moore Garg tool, the score of the volunteers when using the extraction forceps were: 30% score 3 (doubtful) and 70% score 4.5 (doubtful). In contrast, when the Ergofórceps was used the score was: 90% score 1 (low risk) and 10% score 2 (low risk). The results suggest that systematic extraction undergone with the Ergoforceps has ergonomic advantages and reduces the risk of developing occupational injuries among dentists.