Publication: Oral Hygiene and Gingival Health in Patients with Fixed Prosthodontic Appliances - A Six Month Follow-up
Date
2015
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background
Gingival inflammation and periodontal disease are the common complications of
fixed dental prosthesis. They can be overcome by good oral hygiene maintenance.
Objective
The objective of this study was to assess the oral hygiene and gingival condition
in patients after placement of fixed dental prosthesis for a period of six months.
It was also analyzed how factors like type of fixed dental prosthesis (Single crown,
fixed partial denture) and material (Metal, Porcelain fused to metal) are statistically
associated with oral hygiene and gingival health.
Method
The sample consisted of 50 patients visiting the Dental Outpatient Department of
Dhulikhel Hospital. The oral examinations were conducted using basic diagnostic
tools (Mouth mirror, periodontal probe and explorer). Teeth and gingiva were
examined using the Plaque and Gingiva Index by Silness and Löe. The examinations
were conducted after 14 days and six months after placement of fixed dental
prosthesis along with the oral hygiene instructions. Paired sample t-test were done
to find statistical association using SPSS 16.0.
Result
Our results revealed no significant difference in plaque index among patients
with single crown whereas fixed partial denture showed statistical significance.
No significant differences were found for type of material. The statistical analysis
showed similar results for gingival index.
Conclusion
Our research showed that single crown had no significant difference on Plaque index
and Gingival index of the patient after 14 days and six months, whereas, Fixed partial
denture showed significant difference. Both metal and porcelain fused to metal
crown revealed no statistically significant difference on Plaque index and Gingival
index.
KEY WORDS
Fixed partial denture, gingival index, oral hygiene, plaque index, single crown
Description
KC Basnyat S, Sapkota B, Shrestha S
Department of Prosthodontics
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Keywords
Fixed partial denture, Gingival index, Oral hygiene, Plaque index, Single crown