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Evaluation of the Occlusion and Maxillary Dental Arch Dimensions in the Mixed Dentitions of Yemeni Population
Nasr H. Al-Qudaimi,
Fakhri A. Ali,
Ahmed A. Madfa,
Fadhel A. Al-Sanabani
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1-2, January 2015
Pages:
1-4
Received:
17 December 2014
Accepted:
25 December 2014
Published:
22 January 2015
Abstract: Determination the dental arch dimensions in human populations is necessary for various fields of dental sciences. This study was designed to evaluate the maxillary dental arch dimensions of Yemeni children aged (10-12) years. The sample was gathered from primary and intermediate school in Sana'a city, Yemen. Clinical examination was performed on 200 subjects (100 males and 100 females) that fulfillment the criteria of this study. The examination was carried out for subjects that have either normal occlusion or class I with anterior dental crowding. Pairs of studying models for the dental arch was constructed and evaluated by special software for digitizing and analyzing the data. This study reported that class I with anterior dental crowding is still high incidence, particularly for females, in Yemeni Population. Therefore, more prevention protocols and dental health educational programs about orthodontics needs are essential in Yemen.
Abstract: Determination the dental arch dimensions in human populations is necessary for various fields of dental sciences. This study was designed to evaluate the maxillary dental arch dimensions of Yemeni children aged (10-12) years. The sample was gathered from primary and intermediate school in Sana'a city, Yemen. Clinical examination was performed on 20...
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Prevalence of Dental Anxiety and Fear among Medical Students at University of Thamar
Ahmed A. Madfa,
Abdullah G. Amran,
Fadhel A. Al-Sanabani,
Mohammed N. Alhajj,
Nasr H. Al-Qudaimi,
Nayl A. AL-Malahy,
Hamzah A. Al-washali,
Xiao-Guang Yue
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1-2, January 2015
Pages:
5-9
Received:
4 October 2014
Accepted:
9 October 2014
Published:
22 January 2015
Abstract: Background/purpose: Fear from dental treatment is widespread distressing problem for the dentist. Anxiety may have an impact to the dentist-patient relationship and it may cause to misdiagnosis. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the levels of dental anxiety and fear among medical students at University of Thamar.Materials and methods: Dental anxiety scale (DAS) and Dental Fear Survey (DFS) were completed by one hundred undergraduate medical students. Cross-tabulations were applied to determine the levels of DAS and DFS. Pearson’s correlation was used to analyse the association among the dental anxiety measurements. Pearson’s correlation also was used to investigate the association between DAS and DFS tests. Results: The prevalence of moderate dental anxiety in this sample was 51%, while both 12% of the sample was characterized with high and severe dental anxiety. There were association for question #1 to question #3 (0.368, p = 0.000) and question #4 (0.133, p = 0.191). Furthermore, the question #2 showed association with question #3 (0.362, p = 0.000) and question #4 (0.250, p = 0.013). However, the lowest relationship (0.088, p = 0.387) was noticed between question #3 and question #4. Respondents who reported moderate dental fear were 79%, whereas 12% of the sample was characterized with high dental fear. Pearson’s correlation between DAS and DFS tests was 0.142 with p-value = 0.158.Conclusions: The overall dental anxiety and fear from dental treatment was still high. Therefore, more prevention protocols and dental health educational programs are recommended for employing in Yemeni universities.
Abstract: Background/purpose: Fear from dental treatment is widespread distressing problem for the dentist. Anxiety may have an impact to the dentist-patient relationship and it may cause to misdiagnosis. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the levels of dental anxiety and fear among medical students at University of Thamar.Materials and methods: Dental an...
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Impression about Healthcare Services at Medical Hospitals in Dhamar City, Yemen
Hamzah A. Al-washali,
Hamzah A. Al-Dawlah,
Fadhel A. Al-Sanabani,
Nasr H. Al-Qudaimi,
Xiao-Guang Yue,
Abdullah G. Amran,
Ahmed A. Madfa
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1-2, January 2015
Pages:
10-15
Received:
7 November 2014
Accepted:
10 November 2014
Published:
22 January 2015
Abstract: Health systems consist of all the people and actions whose primary purpose is to improve health. It is therefore urgent to assess current performance and to judge how health systems can reach their potential. This cross sectional study was conducted in Dhamar city, Yemen to assess the impression about level of the healthcare services. About 240 subjects agreed to participate in this study but analysis was carried out on 194 subjects who provided complete data on the variables of interest to this study. Participates satisfaction was measured using a semi-structured worker/patient judgments questionnaire. Participates were asked to supply the following information about themselves: age, sex, marital status, occupation, level of education, types of the hospital; employment, and monthly income. The overall level of satisfaction was assessed on a three point scale: 1= poor, 2= fair, 3= good. The results of the current study found that private hospitals have higher overall healthcare quality than public hospitals. This study indicated that patient of private hospitals are more satisfied and feel more trust in healthcare service provider than public hospitals. The result of the present study provided insights to both health care providers and hospital managers to improve service quality and patient satisfaction in the hospital environment in Yemen.
Abstract: Health systems consist of all the people and actions whose primary purpose is to improve health. It is therefore urgent to assess current performance and to judge how health systems can reach their potential. This cross sectional study was conducted in Dhamar city, Yemen to assess the impression about level of the healthcare services. About 240 sub...
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Idiopathic Gingival Fibromatosis – Case Report
Abdullah G. Amran,
Ahmed A. Madfa
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1-2, January 2015
Pages:
16-19
Received:
20 November 2014
Accepted:
22 November 2014
Published:
22 January 2015
Abstract: Idiopathic gingival enlargement is a type of gingival fibromatosis characterized by progressive overgrowth of the gingival tissues.This case report presented the clinical features of a typical idiopathic gingival enlargement which was treated with external bevel gingivactomy. The patient presented with generalized diffuse gingival enlargement involving the maxillary and mandibular arches extending on buccal and lingual/palatal surfaces and covering incisal/occlusal third of the tooth resulting in difficulty in speech and mastication since last three years. Gingivectomy was carried out to improve patient's quality of life. Since removal of hyperplastic gingival tissue eliminates difficulties in eating and speaking. Therefore, this surgical intervention improves access for plaque control, and leads to psychological benefits due to esthetic improvement. In this case, even after one year from following-up, no recurrence of gingival overgrowth was observed.
Abstract: Idiopathic gingival enlargement is a type of gingival fibromatosis characterized by progressive overgrowth of the gingival tissues.This case report presented the clinical features of a typical idiopathic gingival enlargement which was treated with external bevel gingivactomy. The patient presented with generalized diffuse gingival enlargement invol...
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