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Analysis Of Chewing Efficiency In Dementia Patients Using Two-Color Chewing Gum Test And The Viewgum Software, Chawisa Thangjittiporn Jan 2020

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 Jan 2020

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 …


Impacts Of Self-Perceived Malocclusion On The Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life Of Young Adults In Malaysia, Mohd Tajudin Zawani Jan 2020

Impacts Of Self-Perceived Malocclusion On The Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life Of Young Adults In Malaysia, Mohd Tajudin Zawani

Student Works (2020-2029)

Objectives: To assess the prevalence, severity and extent of impacts of self-perceived malocclusion on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) related to dental aesthetics among young Malaysian adults, to compare between those with and without self-perceived malocclusion and to investigate the influence of demographics on the outcome. Methods: Multi-stage random sampling method was used to recruit 589 subjects from tertiary institutions in Malaysia. Study instruments comprised the Aesthetic Component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (AC-IOTN) and Malaysian version of the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics (PIDA) to measure selfperceived malocclusion and its impacts. Analyses included multifactorial ANOVA …


A Three Dimensional Age Estimation Using Cone Beam Ct In Malaysian Population, Asif Muhammad Khan Jan 2020

A Three Dimensional Age Estimation Using Cone Beam Ct In Malaysian Population, Asif Muhammad Khan

Student Works (2020-2029)

Forensic odontology plays a vital role in the age estimation and identification process during criminal investigations. Forensic science in the past have mainly employed two-dimensional (2D) radiographic assessment of developmental and physiological age related dental parameters for age estimation. However, 2D radiograph doesn’t represent the three-dimensional (3D) anatomical structures. Rapidly evolving CBCT imaging modality can be effectively employed in forensic sciences to overcome the limitations of 2D imaging. The current study aimed to develop a novel method of dental age estimation using 3D surface area analyses of root apices of the developing permanent maxillary canines and mandibular third molars among …


Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Of Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase (Ptgs2) And Defensin Beta 1 (Defb1) Genes In Malay Chronic Periodontitis Subjects, Jagender Singh Jasmin Kaur Jan 2020

Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Of Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase (Ptgs2) And Defensin Beta 1 (Defb1) Genes In Malay Chronic Periodontitis Subjects, Jagender Singh Jasmin Kaur

Student Works (2020-2029)

The association of prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2) and defensin beta 1 (DEFB1) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) with chronic periodontitis (CP) have been widely studied amongst different ethnic groups such as the Chinese and European population. Thus far, no study has been done on the Malay ethnic group. Hence, this study assessed the allele and genotype frequencies of PTGS2 and DEFB1 variants in subjects with CP and periodontally healthy individuals in Malaysian Malays. Samples of 78 Malay CP subjects and 62 periodontally healthy controls were obtained from Malaysian Periodontal Database and Biobanking system (MPDBS) for this study. DNA samples were genotyped …


Preschool Children's Toothbrushing Behaviour And Association With Their Oral Health, Muhammad Khan Iqra Jan 2020

Preschool Children's Toothbrushing Behaviour And Association With Their Oral Health, Muhammad Khan Iqra

Student Works (2020-2029)

Toothbrushing is an important yet neglected behaviour that has affected oral health of preschool children (4-6 years). Factors like dietary habit, socioeconomic status and oral conditions also affect oral health of preschool children. Despite intervention efforts, recent investigations reported high prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) and oral diseases among this age group across different populations. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the relationship between toothbrushing behaviour and oral health status of preschool children to prevent oral diseases, hence improve their oral health. The aim of the current study was to evaluate toothbrushing behaviour of preschool children, assess their oral …