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Intention To Obtain Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment For Dental Caries Among Elderly, Ratchawipa Nakphu
Intention To Obtain Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment For Dental Caries Among Elderly, Ratchawipa Nakphu
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Aims: To evaluate the intention of the elders to use the Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) treatment for stopping dental caries progression after being informed Materials and Methods: The elders aged 60-90 years old who are independent and can read Thai were recruited. A questionnaire-guided interview was performed to the elders after introduction of the SDF treatment. The questionnaire-guided interview was guided by the Theory of Reason Action (TRA) composed of 23 questions of 7 constructs including behavioral belief, evaluation of behavioral outcome, normative belief, motivation to comply, attitude towards behavior, subjective norm and intention. The intention to do the SDf …
Study Of Saliva Transcriptome And Proteome In Thai Patients With Dental Fluorosis, Patcharaporn Gavila
Study Of Saliva Transcriptome And Proteome In Thai Patients With Dental Fluorosis, Patcharaporn Gavila
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The purpose of this study was to examine the expression profiles of RNA and protein in Thai individuals with dental fluorosis and compare them with those without fluorosis. Additionally, the study aimed to establish a correlation between the severity of dental fluorosis, urinary fluoride levels, and water fluoride levels. Methods: Schoolchildren in areas endemic for fluoride in Lamphun and Ratchaburi provinces of Thailand were screened for dental fluorosis severity and then enrolled in the study. Fluoride concentration in 24-hour urine and drinking water samples was measured using an ion-selective fluoride electrode. Saliva samples were collected in sterile tubes and stored …
Oral Health Service Of Older Adults In Long-Term Care Facilities, Puntawee Barameepipat
Oral Health Service Of Older Adults In Long-Term Care Facilities, Puntawee Barameepipat
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
To assess oral health service in long-term care facilities in Bangkok Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 50 licensed long-term care facilities in Bangkok. Informed consent was obtained from all participants before conducting phone interviews and administering the questionnaire. The questionnaire covered various aspects, including demographics, health services, and oral health services provided within the long-term care facilities. Results: The study revealed variations in terms of operational years, service capacity, service expense per month, and provision of health services, including oral health services. It was found that the differences in service expenses impacted the provision of denture care for …
Factors Associated With Oral Health Status Among The Healthy Elderly In Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province, Thailand, Yaowapa Chantaraboot
Factors Associated With Oral Health Status Among The Healthy Elderly In Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province, Thailand, Yaowapa Chantaraboot
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Objective: This study aimed to identify factors related to the oral health status of healthy elderly people in Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province, Thailand. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 1 May and 25 December 2020 in Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province. A total of 249 male and female elderly people participated in the study. Oral health information was collected by trained dental hygienists using the Thai version of the oral health assessment tool [OHAT]. Data analysis used Mann–Whitney U tests, Chi-Square tests, and Binary logistic regression. Results: There were statistically significant associations between oral …
Cranio-Oro-Facial Features And Masticatory Function In Patients With Craniosynostosis, Yanisa Wongbanthit
Cranio-Oro-Facial Features And Masticatory Function In Patients With Craniosynostosis, Yanisa Wongbanthit
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate cranio-oro-facial features and masticatory function in Thai subjects with craniosynostosis. Methods: Thirteen craniosynostosis (CS) patients aged between 6 - 17 years old who had treatment at the Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial (PSC) Center, King Chulalongkorn memorial hospital and thirty age-matched non-CS subjects were recruited. Inform consents were obtained. Medical records were retrieved. Craniofacial and oral examination, radiographic evaluation, photograph, and masticatory function were recorded and compared with data of control subjects and that of Thai norms. Results: Among thirteen CS patients, four cases had cleft palate (30.8%), five had anterior openbite (38.5%), …
The Effectiveness Of Asiaticoside On Osteogenic Differentiation Ability In Aging Human Periodontal Ligament Cells In Vitro, Adisa Suthirathikul
The Effectiveness Of Asiaticoside On Osteogenic Differentiation Ability In Aging Human Periodontal Ligament Cells In Vitro, Adisa Suthirathikul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Retaining teeth is essential for the quality of life of the aging population. However, aging has biological effects in periodontal ligament cells with significant changes in their proliferative rate and regenerative function. Asiaticoside, extracted from Centella asiatica, was found to have potential in osteogenic differentiation and mineralization in human periodontal ligament cells (HPDLCs). The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of asiaticoside on the aging HPDLCs osteogenic differentiation and mineralization. Aging HPDLCs, retrieved from patients age 60 and above, were confirmed aging status using Senescence-Associated ß -Galactosidase assay. The cells were incubated with various concentrations of asiaticoside …
Analysis Of Chewing Efficiency In Dementia Patients Using Two-Color Chewing Gum Test And The Viewgum Software, Chawisa Thangjittiporn
Analysis Of Chewing Efficiency In Dementia Patients Using Two-Color Chewing Gum Test And The Viewgum Software, Chawisa Thangjittiporn
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between chewing efficacy and severity level of cognitive impairment in dementia patients using a smartphone with ViewGum software for chewing efficiency analysis. Participants (n=70) from the Dementia Clinic, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, included 38 dementia patients (76.1±9.0 years) and 32 patients (71.8±9.9Years) with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), diagnosed by the medical specialists. The cognitive impairment was assessed by the TMSE (Thai Mental State Examination), and then scored. Participants were assessed for chewing efficacy using the mixing ability test of the two-color chewing gum, followed by an analysis using the ViewGum …
Effect Of Trehalose Solution Spray On Post-Radiation Xerostomia Related Quality Of Life In Head And Neck Cancer Patients, Kulpriya Pravinvongvuthi
Effect Of Trehalose Solution Spray On Post-Radiation Xerostomia Related Quality Of Life In Head And Neck Cancer Patients, Kulpriya Pravinvongvuthi
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Radiotherapy is the standard treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC). The radiation may affect on normal tissue and surrounding salivary gland resulting to xerostomia. Treatment of radiation-related xerostomia focuses on relieving symptoms by using saliva substitutes or saliva stimulants. Because the salivary stimulants have significant side effects, such as sweating, dizziness or increasing urge to urinate, saliva substitutes are preferable. Trehalose solution has been suggested for improve moisture in dry mouth condition and can be used as saliva substitute. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 10% Trehalose solution spray to improve dry mouth condition …
Oral Candida Colonization In Thai Denture Wearing Elderly With Hyposalivation, Nada Buranarom
Oral Candida Colonization In Thai Denture Wearing Elderly With Hyposalivation, Nada Buranarom
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Objective: To examine relationships between hyposalivation, oral Candida colonization and oral health status in generally healthy elders and evaluate factors that affect salivary flow rates and Candida colonization in a cross-sectional study. Materials and methods: Fifty-three elderly participants were enrolled and interviewed for medical history, subjective dry mouth symptoms, oral hygiene practice and denture information. Unstimulated and stimulated salivary flow rates, clinical signs of dry mouth, gingival index, tongue coating index and root caries index were recorded. Stimulated saliva samples were cultured on Sabouraud dextrose agar for colony counts and Candida species were identified with chromogenic Candida agar and polymerase …
Tooth Agenesis In Thai Population: Prevalence, Characteristics And Its Genetic Variant In A Thai Family, Charinya Kanchanasevee
Tooth Agenesis In Thai Population: Prevalence, Characteristics And Its Genetic Variant In A Thai Family, Charinya Kanchanasevee
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Objectives: To assess the prevalence and characteristics of tooth agenesis in Thai population and to identify the genetic variants in a family affected with tooth agenesis. Methods: Panoramic radiographs in a random sample of Thai patients from 15 to 20 years of age which were taken in 2017 at the Faculty of Dentistry, Demographic data (age and sex) and dental characteristics of the patients were recorded. A chi-square test was used to determine the differences in the prevalence of tooth agenesis between sexes, maxillary-mandibular teeth, left-right sides, and numbers of missing teeth. Three mL of blood samples were collected for …
Microshear Bond Strength And Microleakage Of Glass Ionomer Cement On Aged Dentin, Chutima Techa-Ungkul
Microshear Bond Strength And Microleakage Of Glass Ionomer Cement On Aged Dentin, Chutima Techa-Ungkul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Objective: To compare the microshear bond strength and microleakage of glass ionomer cements when bonded to aged and young dentin. Background: Root caries commonly occurs in elderly patients. Glass ionomer cement (GIC) is frequently used to restore root caries. Many studies of GIC have been conducted using young dentin, however few studies have assessed adhesion and microleakage of GICs to aged dentin. Materials and methods: Seventy-eight non-carious human molars (patient age 16-30 = 39; patient age ≥ 65 = 39) were tested with three commercial GICs (Fuji II LC, Equia Forte Fil, and Fuji BULK). For microshear bond strength (µSBS), …
Prevalence And Oral Health-Related Factors Associated With Mild Cognitive Impairment In Elderly Dental Patients At Faculty Of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Panatcha Weerapol
Prevalence And Oral Health-Related Factors Associated With Mild Cognitive Impairment In Elderly Dental Patients At Faculty Of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Panatcha Weerapol
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This study aims to assess the prevalence of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and its oral health-related factors in elderly dental patients at Geriatric dentistry clinic and Prosthodontic clinic of Faculty of Dentistry, Total 248 dental patients aged 60 years and above were recruit. Average age of participants was 68.68 years with 73.0 % female. Cognitive functions were assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment Thai version (MoCA-T). Individual data were obtained by self-reported interview. Oral examinations were evaluated by a dentist. The prevalence of MCI was found 29.4% in elderly dental patients and was higher than among general elders. Oral health-related factors …
Dental Services Utilization, Oral Status, And Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Thai Elderly: Data From The Eight Thailand National Oral Health Survey, Punkanit Harirugsakul
Dental Services Utilization, Oral Status, And Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Thai Elderly: Data From The Eight Thailand National Oral Health Survey, Punkanit Harirugsakul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The number of older adults in Thailand is currently increasing. To create the appropriate oral health service for them requires understanding the associations between dental service utilization (DSU), oral status and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). The objectives of this study were to examine the associations of DSU and oral status with OHRQoL and to examine the associations between social backgrounds and DSU in Thai older adults. Data on 4,130 Thai older adults from the 8th Thailand National Oral Health Survey were collected through interviews and oral examination. Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression models were applied. Thai older …
A Comparison Of Microrna Profiles Between Rat Incisors And Molars, Sirawit Nipakasem
A Comparison Of Microrna Profiles Between Rat Incisors And Molars, Sirawit Nipakasem
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Unlike the molar, rodent incisor is a distinct organ that have continuously growth at distal end of tooth throughout its lifetime to compensate for abrasion. The key of continuous growth is the result of delayed root formation and prolonged crown formation that possibly made by stem cell niche, so-called cervical loop, which involve various genes and signaling pathways. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding single stranded RNAs that involved in biological mechanisms of dental development. To study the role of miRNA, we extracted total RNA from the dental pulp tissue collected from the apical part, coronal part of incisors and molars, …
Antimicrobial Effect Against Oral Microbiota After Continuous Use Of Natural Oral Spray Products, Chanon Suwanprapis
Antimicrobial Effect Against Oral Microbiota After Continuous Use Of Natural Oral Spray Products, Chanon Suwanprapis
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
So far as we know there were several natural extracts possessed antimicrobial activity against oral microbiota. These natural extracts can be used as an alternative to replace chlorhexidine mouthwash which retains unfavorable flavor and also has some adverse effects. However, the antimicrobial activity of the natural extracts in commercial products have never been demonstrated especially in vivo studies. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the antimicrobial activity of natural oral spray against oral bacteria compared with chlorhexidine mouthwash, and patient satisfaction. Participants had used two types of commercial natural oral spray products, including essential oil and essential …
The Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Oral Soft Tissue Lesions In Kidney Transplant Recipients, Charinrat Sirivichayakul
The Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Oral Soft Tissue Lesions In Kidney Transplant Recipients, Charinrat Sirivichayakul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Kidney transplantation is considered to be the best treatment for end-stage renal disease patient, and widely accepted it improves quality and length of life. However, the kidney transplant recipient has to receive long-term immunosuppressive therapy in order to prevent kidney transplant rejection, causing the immune function system declined. Oral and dental problems also increase in these patients, which mostly develop as a result of side effects and drug interaction. This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of oral soft tissue lesions in kidney transplant recipients. Methodology: The cross-sectional study was conducted in April to October 2019. …
Associations Between Social Determinants And Prosthesis Obtained In Bangkok Elders: 10 Years After Universal Coverage Policy Implementation, Chutimont Jindarojanakul
Associations Between Social Determinants And Prosthesis Obtained In Bangkok Elders: 10 Years After Universal Coverage Policy Implementation, Chutimont Jindarojanakul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
In these ten years, the number of elderly populations in Bangkok has increased every year and tooth loss is still a major oral problem in their daily life. The main treatment in solving this problem is to replace the edentulous ridge with a prosthesis. There are many factors that affect the elderly to obtain the prosthesis. For the financial aspect, the government has supported the elderly by three main supporting insurance systems. The aim of this study is to investigate the associations between social determinants and prosthesis obtained of the elderly in Bangkok, during 10 years after the implementation of …
Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life And Related Factors In The Elderly Patients Who Received Dental Treatment, Teerawut Tatiyapongpaiboon
Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life And Related Factors In The Elderly Patients Who Received Dental Treatment, Teerawut Tatiyapongpaiboon
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This thesis is a cross-sectional study which explores underlying determinants of elderly patients. The study examines related factor that impaired Oral Health-related Quality of life (OHRQoL) and analyzes the characteristics of elderly patients at our clinic. 46 participants are patients who completed dental treatment more than 6 months during May 2016 to December 2018. Underlying determinants information were recorded by interview, patient chart review and oral examination. There were collected self-evaluation and Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP). Descriptive statistics was used to describe the characteristics of patients. Spearman correlation and Kruskal-Wallis test at P-value < 0.05 were performed. From the results, the participant’s OIDP scores showed the majority in no severity and no more than 2 impacts activities. The major activities that were impacted were eating activity and speaking activity due to ill-fitting dentures but less impacts in psychological and social performance. There was poor denture satisfaction that impaired participant’s OHRQoL. However, there were differences between dentist and patient evaluation. The authors suggest that the dental treatment should focus on the recall system, the frequency of dental recall visits, procedures to successful oral hygiene instruction and skills to handle the denture problems.
The Study Of Oro-Dental Structures And Application Of Dental Adhesives In Patients Affected With Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Oadcharawadee Nutchoey
The Study Of Oro-Dental Structures And Application Of Dental Adhesives In Patients Affected With Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Oadcharawadee Nutchoey
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Objectives: To investigate genetic mutations, oro-dental features, tooth ultrastructures, and characteristics of total-etch adhesives (Optibond FL; Kerr) and self-etch adhesives (Clearfill SE Bond; Kuraray) applied on the teeth of the patients who affected with syndromic osteogenesis imperfecta and dentiongenesis imperfecta(DGI), compared with the controls. Methods: Three patients were diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta and dentinogenesis imperfecta at Faculty of Medicine, Clinical, radiographic, and laboratory examination were performed. Genetic mutations were analyzed by whole-exome sequencing (WES) and Sanger sequencing. Three teeth were obtained, one tooth from each patient (DGI tooth). Each tooth sample was examined for its color by colorimeter, mineral composition …
The Dislodgement Of The Sponge Head Of Novel Thai-Produced Sponge Brushes, Nawachat Meechumna
The Dislodgement Of The Sponge Head Of Novel Thai-Produced Sponge Brushes, Nawachat Meechumna
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Objective. To perform an in vitro investigation on the dislodgement of sponge head of different manufactured sponge brushes (Sakura shape, Sunstar BUTLER, Japan, and 4 novel Thai-produced sponge brushes; combination of two shapes (round and Leelawadee) and two textures (soft and hard), King Dental Innovation Foundation; KDIF , Thailand. Methods. In order to evaluate the dislodgement of sponge head, strength test measurement was performed according to ISO 20126:2012(E). Five types of polyurethane foam were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The density of the foam was evaluated as the weight of foam in the air per unit volume of …