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The Dental Health Of Factory Workers In Pasir Gudang, Johor (Malaysia), Abdul Majid Z., Rosnah Binti Zain
The Dental Health Of Factory Workers In Pasir Gudang, Johor (Malaysia), Abdul Majid Z., Rosnah Binti Zain
Prof. Dr. Rosnah Binti Zain
A study on the oral health status of 198 factory workers (in Antara Steel, Pasir Gudang, Johor) was carried out in November 1986. The subjects were predominantly male (94%) and Malay (91%) with an average age of 27.4 years. The prevalence of caries was 87.4% with a mean DMFT of 7.1 + 5.4. There were 3 subjects with full upper, lower dentures and 16 subjects with partial dentures. Two subjects examined needed dentures but were not wearing them. Thirty five (17.7%) of those examined needed urgent extractions, and 8 needed emergency treatment for fillings. Enamel opacities were found in 141 …
The Cracked Tooth Syndrome--Crown Root Vertical Fracture, Rosnah Binti Zain, Majid Z. A.
The Cracked Tooth Syndrome--Crown Root Vertical Fracture, Rosnah Binti Zain, Majid Z. A.
Prof. Dr. Rosnah Binti Zain
A case of an incomplete tooth fracture followed by a complete fracture was presented. The difficulty of diagnosing this condition was discussed as well as the possible histological explanation of the symptoms experienced by the patient. It once again points out to practising dentists, that whilst deep pockets can give rise to severe periodontal pain, intense and excruciating pain should be investigated with the cracked tooth in mind.
Oral Lichenoid Drug Reaction, Rosnah Binti Zain, Nor G. M.
Oral Lichenoid Drug Reaction, Rosnah Binti Zain, Nor G. M.
Prof. Dr. Rosnah Binti Zain
This is a case report of an oral lichenoid drug reaction of the buccal sulci in a female diabetic patient who was on an anti-hypertensive drug, alpha-methyldopa (Aldomet) and an oral hypoglycaemic drug, chlorpropamide (Diabinese). The clinical features, histological findings and management are presented.