Sinusitis after Implants, Oral bacteria travel to womb, Drink tap water-avoid caries

More Mobile phones in India than Toothbrush or Toilets
Indians have "low level of awareness about the importance of oral health and hygiene" and nearly half of them do not use toothbrush and toothpaste, a survey said Monday, 12 April.

This was revealed by the Consumer Usage and Attitudes Survey conducted across the four geographic zones in India. The study conducted by research firm IMRB said only 51 percent of the people brush their teeth with a toothpaste and a toothbrush.

"Only 28 percent of the respondents brush their teeth twice a day and 34 percent believe that the current frequency of brushing once a day is sufficient," the survey said."Two out of three consumers have never visited a dentist."
The study also said that only 47 percent of total treatments received are by dentists. The rest prefer to rely on advice from chemists, general practitioners or self-treatment using home remedies.  LINK

According to a report the total mobile phone or wireless connections in the country, by the end of January 2010, was at 54.50 crore. It is estimated to be about 60% as on April 2010.   LINK

According to a UN report there are more mobile phones in India than toilets, LINK 

Jaypee Launches World journal of Dentistry

Indian will see addition of a new quality indexed dental journal specially with a focus on general dentistry. For more info on subscription and/or article submission send email to us or to infoiagd@gmail.com 

Maxillary Sinusitis After Implant Placement, Yes it Happens

Implant Dentistry:,April 2010 - Volume 19 - Issue 2 - pp 115-121

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prognosis and treatment of infection of the maxillary sinus associated with dental implants.

Methods: Oral and radiographic general clinical features of 2 patients who developed maxillary sinusitis after implant placement.
Results: The symptoms of maxillary sinusitis were improved by curettage through the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus, antibiotics, and sinus irrigation after 2 weeks of the operation.

Conclusion: It was concluded that acute maxillary sinusitis should be treated with a direct approach to the maxillary sinus via lateral wall opening, regular irrigation in hospital, and antibiotics.

Oral contraceptives in women adversely impact periodontal health
JOP Apr 2010
oral contraceptive (OC)  users, particularly smokers, showed a statistically significant increase in the prevalence of severe periodontitis. OC users had deeper probing depths and higher gingival index scores ≥2 and clinical attachment loss ≥5 mm than non-users (P <0.01). Patients on OCs had significantly higher numbers of cultures positive for Candida. Seven Candida species were isolated. Subgingival Candida was associated with P. gingivalis and P. intermedia in 82.9% and 85.4%, respectively, in patients taking OCs. A. actinomycetemcomitans was isolated in patients with moderate and severe periodontitis and was associated with subgingival P. gingivalis, P. intermedia and Candida.

Conclusions: OC use may increase the risk of severe periodontitis and seems to cause a selection of certain Candida species in periodontal pockets. OC users showed a higher prevalence of P. gingivalis, P. intermedia and A. actinomycetemcomitans compared to non-users. C. albicans, C. parapsilosis, C. krusei, C. tropicalis and C. glabrata were the species with the ability to survive in the conditions created by the sex hormones after 3 years.

Oral Bacteria Linked to Intrauterine Infections and Pre-Term Birth

Bacteria in the mouths of pregnant women can contribute to pre-term birth, according to researchers from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, and Hathaway Brown School, Shaker Heights. The findings are published in the April 2010 issue of the journal Infection and Immunity.
Approximately 12.7% of births in the U.S. are pre-term deliveries, a rate that reflects a 36% increase over the last 25 years. Intrauterine infection is recognized as a main cause of pre-term birth as well as late miscarriage and still birth. The cause of intrauterine infections has long been attributed to bacteria ascending into the uterus from the lower genital tract, however, recent studies indicate such infections are caused not only by bacteria found in the vaginal tract, but also in the mouth. MORE HERE

 Caries, Gum Disease Found in Genes
Certain genetic variations may be linked to higher rates of tooth decay and aggressive periodontitis, according to two recently published papers by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and their collaborators.
Alexandre R. Vieira, D.D. S., Ph.D., senior author of both papers and an assistant professor of oral biology, and his colleagues at the School of Dental Medicine found that the rate of dental caries was influenced by individual variations, or polymorphisms, in a gene called beta defensin 1(DEFB1), which plays a key role in the first-line immune response against invading germs. The findings are available online in the Journal of Dental Research. MORE HERE

Toothpaste With Triclosan/copolymer Kills Harmful Germs, also read the next news below
The human mouth is home to an estimated 800 to 1,000 different kinds of bacteria. The warm and moist environment, along with hard tooth surfaces and soft tissues, prove to be optimal factors in boosting germ growth. Many of these bacteria are harmful and can form a film on teeth called "dental plaque," which causes cavities, gingivitis and eventually more severe kinds of gum.
Toothpaste that contains triclosan/copolymer is better than regular fluoride toothpastes at killing the kinds of bacteria that live in people's mouths, according to a study published in the January/February 2010 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). MORE HERE

Studies Show Antiseptic Chemical Triclosan Can Alter Hormones in Animals
April 13, 2010

With new research indicating that triclosan -- a chemical found in toothpaste and many other consumer products -- may disrupt the endocrine system and create bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, the FDA is now looking at whether this substance is as safe as originally thought.

The agency's decision to review triclosan -- a substance it last studied in 1997, concluding at the time that it helped enhance toothpaste -- comes after repeated requests by Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.

Markey first approached the FDA with concerns about triclosan in January, and repeated his request for a review of the substance in letters sent to the FDA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this month. He has also written to 13 major manufacturers of products containing triclosan -- including Colgate-Palmolive and Procter and Gamble -- urging them to voluntarily stop using triclosan.  MORE

Drinking Tap Water May Help You Avoid Dentist's Drill
The controlled addition of a fluoride compound to public water supplies is considered to be the most cost-effective way to prevent cavities and fight tooth decay, according to a study published in the January/February 2010 issue of General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry's (AGD) peer-reviewed clinical journal.
Tooth decay affects children in the United States more than any other chronic infectious disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC states that tooth decay, if left untreated, can cause pain and infections that hinder eating, speaking, playing and learning. MORE