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Contents Of Vol. 31, No.1, April 2024, Yuniardini Septorini Wimardhani May 2024

Contents Of Vol. 31, No.1, April 2024, Yuniardini Septorini Wimardhani

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

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Perceptions Of Oral Health-Related Care For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review, Ismail Nabil Albhaisi, Shahida Mohd-Said, Yan Jia Lim, Tuti Ningseh Mohd-Dom, Ahmad Shuhud Irfani Zakaria, Colman Patrick Mcgrath Apr 2024

Perceptions Of Oral Health-Related Care For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review, Ismail Nabil Albhaisi, Shahida Mohd-Said, Yan Jia Lim, Tuti Ningseh Mohd-Dom, Ahmad Shuhud Irfani Zakaria, Colman Patrick Mcgrath

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: This review aimed to seek insights into the challenges faced by caregivers and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when performing and accessing oral care and their recommendations to overcome the matter. Methods: Six electronic databases were used to search for published English full articles using a standardised strategy and grouped using thematic analysis as findings to the study’s goal. Results: The initial screening found 46 relevant articles, but 21 were deemed eligible. Studies were mostly observational (18 crosssectional surveys and 3 case-controls), retrieving data from online or face-to-face surveys and insurance health info. The perceptions …


Investigation Of The Effect Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Anxiety Levels And Career Satisfaction Of Dentistry Students, Furkan Kır, Ata Batuhan Bayrak, Mediha Büyükgöze-Dindar Apr 2024

Investigation Of The Effect Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Anxiety Levels And Career Satisfaction Of Dentistry Students, Furkan Kır, Ata Batuhan Bayrak, Mediha Büyükgöze-Dindar

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the anxiety levels and career satisfaction of dentistry students. Methods: A total of 220 dentistry students were included in the study. A questionnaire was mailed to dentistry students at Trakya University between June 2021 and January 2022. Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to evaluate anxiety levels. Data were analyzed, and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean BAI scores of the participants were 14.6 ± 13.6. The anxiety levels of the females were significantly higher than the males (p = 0.004). There was a significant relationship …


Epidemiology Of Bruxism And Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (Tmd) In Iranian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study, Parviz Amini, Maryam Sharifi, Reyhane Aftabi, Fatemeh Jahanimoghadam, Hamidreza Jahanimoghadam Apr 2024

Epidemiology Of Bruxism And Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (Tmd) In Iranian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study, Parviz Amini, Maryam Sharifi, Reyhane Aftabi, Fatemeh Jahanimoghadam, Hamidreza Jahanimoghadam

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: The prevalence of bruxism in the literature has been reported differently. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of bruxism in patients aged 25–40 who were referred to Kerman Dental School. Methods: This analytical descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on 320 patients referred to the Department of Oral Medicine of Kerman Dentistry Faculty in the age range of 25 to 40 years old. The prevalence of bruxism as well as TMJ disorders were evaluated. Data were collected in a questionnaire and entered into SPSS version 24. Analyzing was done by a chi-square test at …


Development And Validation Of The Human Aspects Influencing The Oral Healthcare Data Quality (Hai-Dq) Questionnaire Among Primary Oral Healthcare Workers In Malaysia, Alwani Mohd Zuhudi, Syirahaniza Mohd Salleh, Mohd Zulkarnain Sinor, Mohd Zarawi Mat Nor, Basaruddin Ahmad, Sarliza Yasmin Sanusi Apr 2024

Development And Validation Of The Human Aspects Influencing The Oral Healthcare Data Quality (Hai-Dq) Questionnaire Among Primary Oral Healthcare Workers In Malaysia, Alwani Mohd Zuhudi, Syirahaniza Mohd Salleh, Mohd Zulkarnain Sinor, Mohd Zarawi Mat Nor, Basaruddin Ahmad, Sarliza Yasmin Sanusi

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Resolving substandard oral healthcare data quality requires identifying the influencing factors. However, no known instrument for such assessment can be used locally. Objective: To develop and validate the HAI-DQ questionnaire for assessing human factors that influence oral healthcare data quality among primary oral healthcare workers in Malaysia. Methods: The HAI-DQ questionnaire was developed based on literature reviews, focus group discussions, and focus observations. Six experts assessed its content validity using the Content Validity Index (CVI), and the Face Validity Index (FVI) was used to establish its face validity through a pre-test involving 30 primary dental personnel. Results: Four …


Effect Of Taper And Pitch On Nickle-Titanium File With Variable Cross Section To Its Cyclic Fatigue (In Silico Study), Yustika Chrysandra, Tunjung Nugraheni, Wignyo Hadriyanto Apr 2024

Effect Of Taper And Pitch On Nickle-Titanium File With Variable Cross Section To Its Cyclic Fatigue (In Silico Study), Yustika Chrysandra, Tunjung Nugraheni, Wignyo Hadriyanto

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

The geometric design of an endodontic file includes cross-sectional shape, taper, and pitch. NiTi endodontic files of OneCurve (MicroMega) are made of two variations of cross-sectional shape, that is, double-s shaped and triple helix. Various kinds of modifications were made to increase the resistance of the NiTi endodontic files from fracture. Cyclic fatigue is the most common factor that causes a fracture of the endodontic file. Objective: The purpose of this study was to obtain a NiTi endodontic file design that has the best cyclic resistance value based on its taper size and number of pitch. Methods: This …


Comparison Of The Factors Affecting Smile Esthetics With The Patient And Physician Perceptions Using The Smile Esthetic Index, Dilek Özkan Şen, Zeynep Taştan Eroğlu,, Osman Babayiğit,, Fatma Uçan Yarkaç Apr 2024

Comparison Of The Factors Affecting Smile Esthetics With The Patient And Physician Perceptions Using The Smile Esthetic Index, Dilek Özkan Şen, Zeynep Taştan Eroğlu,, Osman Babayiğit,, Fatma Uçan Yarkaç

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the smile esthetics of individuals and the factors affecting it using the smile esthetic index (SEI) and compare them with the patient’s perception of smile. Methods: Seventy-six patients consisting of 44 females and 32 males who presented to for routine periodontal treatments were included in study. The smile esthetics were evaluated by three researchers on the photographs taken from the patients. The visual analog scala was used for the subjective evaluation of smile esthetics. Results: According to the results obtained from the study, the average of the SEI total scores was …


Effect Of Ultrasonic Combined With Solvent On Gutta-Percha And Bioceramic Sealer Removal In Middle And Apical Third Of The Root Canal: An Ex Vivo Study, Eko Fibryanto, Wiena Widyastuti, Adi Hidayat, Lisiana Hastuty Apr 2024

Effect Of Ultrasonic Combined With Solvent On Gutta-Percha And Bioceramic Sealer Removal In Middle And Apical Third Of The Root Canal: An Ex Vivo Study, Eko Fibryanto, Wiena Widyastuti, Adi Hidayat, Lisiana Hastuty

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of ultrasonic tip with and without solvent in removing gutta-perca and bioceramic sealer from the middle and apical third of the root canals. Methods: This is a true experimental study with randomized pretest-posttest control group design. Eighteen freshly extracted straight single-rooted mandibular first premolars were confirmed by CBCT and selected. The teeth were decoronated until a length of 16 ± 0.5mm. The teeth were prepared and obturated using gutta-percha and bioceramic sealer with a hydraulic condensation technique. Pre-instrumentation CBCT imaging of all teeth was carried out to obtain the initial volume of …


Mangosteen Peel Extract Vs Tetracycline Gel In Treatment Of Periodontal Abscess In Type-2 Diabetes – A Randomized Clinical Trial, Ksv Ramesh, Itha Joshna, Gautami S. Penmetsa, Gottumukkala Nvs Sruthima, Pasupuleti Mohan Kumar, Boddeda Anusha, Sathya Valli Apr 2024

Mangosteen Peel Extract Vs Tetracycline Gel In Treatment Of Periodontal Abscess In Type-2 Diabetes – A Randomized Clinical Trial, Ksv Ramesh, Itha Joshna, Gautami S. Penmetsa, Gottumukkala Nvs Sruthima, Pasupuleti Mohan Kumar, Boddeda Anusha, Sathya Valli

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Herbal products are gaining popularity due to their diverse biological action and safety. Mangosteen peel extract has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat periodontal diseases. Objective: To compare the efficacy of mangosteen peel extract and tetracycline gel as an adjunct to non-surgical management of periodontal abscess in type-II diabetes patients. Methods: This was a double blinded, randomized clinical trial included 20 Patients with Type-II diabetes. Both test and control groups received NSPT followed by adjunctive local application of mangosteen peel extract and tetracycline gel. Clinical parameters i.e., Probing depth (PPD), Clinical attachment level (CAL), …


Determination Of Demographic, Systemic, And Radiographic Characteristics Of Patients Applied To The Oral And Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic, Ayşe Taş, Selmi Yardimci Apr 2024

Determination Of Demographic, Systemic, And Radiographic Characteristics Of Patients Applied To The Oral And Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic, Ayşe Taş, Selmi Yardimci

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: Anamnesis, extraoral intraoral examination, radiographic examination, and other special examination methods are used to diagnose diseases in the oral and maxillofacial regions. The aim of this study was to establish the demographic, systemic, and radiographic characteristics of the patients by analyzing the records of patients who were treated at the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic of the University Faculty of Dentistry. Methods: The anamnesis and diagnostic records of patients who were treated at the OMR clinic between 01.01.2013 and 31.12.2019 and the radiographic records of the patients referred to the X-ray department were retrospectively analyzed. The number of patients …


Reliability Of Three-Dimensional Micro-Computed Tomography Root Canal Analysis Using Drishti Software: A Pilot Study, Nurulaqmar Iwani Samsudin, Marlena Kamaruzaman, Afiq Azizi Jawami Apr 2024

Reliability Of Three-Dimensional Micro-Computed Tomography Root Canal Analysis Using Drishti Software: A Pilot Study, Nurulaqmar Iwani Samsudin, Marlena Kamaruzaman, Afiq Azizi Jawami

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

In recent years, micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) has become a promising tool for non-destructive imaging and the study of root canal morphology in endodontics. However, the reliability of such analyses heavily relies on the accuracy and consistency of the software used for image processing. Objective: This study aims to investigate the reliability of two different micro-CT voxel sizes using open-source three-dimensional (3D) software (Drishti v3.0) used to identify and quantify the Apical Foramen (AF) and Apical Constriction (AC) in mandibular premolars. Methods: Eight mandibular premolars were divided into two groups, with four samples in each group. Samples were scanned using a …