Application of metronidazole combined with minocycline in reducing infection after dental implant in patients with localized periodontitis
CONCLUSIONS: The administration of minocycline hydrochloride and metronidazole in patients with localized periodontitis undergoing implantation can reduce oral inflammatory response, reduce postoperative infection and other complications, and improve periodontal health.PMID:38171525 (Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology)
Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology - January 3, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Shi-Kun Zhang Dong-Dong Pei Dan-Dan Jiang Li-Hua Zhang Jian-Ying Cai Zhong-Fu Chang Source Type: research

Oral health behavior and parental cognition of first-grade children in urban and suburban areas of Shanghai
CONCLUSIONS: There are regional differences in oral health behaviors of first-grade school children and parents' oral health knowledge between urban and suburban area in Shanghai. It is suggested that relevant government departments should strengthen oral health education and oral health behavior guidance for parents, and strengthen oral health investment in non-central urban areas.PMID:38171526 (Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology)
Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology - January 3, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hong-Ru Su Yi-Pei Wu Wen-Hao Qian Hong-Jun Zhang Source Type: research

Oral health and hygiene behavior in chronic renal failure patients
CONCLUSIONS: The state of oral health of CRF is worse than the general population of comparable age in China, while their hygiene behavior is better than the corresponding reference general population. However, their consciousness of dental treatment is poor. Therefore, health education for CRF patients should include knowledge about oral diseases complicated with CRF and correct medical philosophy.PMID:38171527 (Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology)
Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology - January 3, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Tian Xie Meng-Zhao Deng Jian Kang Kan Chen Jin-Feng Yao Zheng Cang-Shang Source Type: research

Current status of oral health literacy and its influencing factors among adult orthodontic patients
CONCLUSIONS: The oral health literacy in adult orthodontic patients is at a middle to high level, but concern and support literacy need to be improved. Strengthening consultation self-efficacy, objective support and utilization of social support can improve adult orthodontic patients' oral health literacy. Attention should be paid to patients who have no relatives or friends with history of orthodontic treatment.PMID:38171528 (Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology)
Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology - January 3, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Xiang-Ying Hu Bi-Xia Wang Wei-Jun Yuan Min Zhu Yan Xiao Source Type: research

The effect of visual education based on digital intraoral scanning on postoperative anxiety in patients with immediate dental implant
CONCLUSIONS: Visual education based on digital intraoral scanning in the immediate implant patient population can significantly improve patients' anxiety, which is conducive to further improving patients' confidence and satisfaction.PMID:38171529 (Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology)
Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology - January 3, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bei Wang Xiao Zhang Cao-Yun Zhu Source Type: research