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2008 Spring Scientific Session
The Coenzyme Q10 Periodontal Therapy 1st Place Informational Background: Evidence based research suggests that topical application and oral administration of Coenzyme Q10 aids in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease by improving periodontal scores, promoting gingival healing after scaling and root planning, and reducing the number of motile microorganisms during periodontal disease. Methods: A review of literature was conducted to examine the effect of Coenzyme Q10 on periodontal disease. Results: Coenzyme Q10 improved periodontal scores in patients with periodontal disease and proved effective as a therapeutic agent in reduction and elimination of microorganisms at the gingival level of patients with periodontal disease by increasing the efficacy of the immune system in the host. Conclusion: The data demonstrates that coenzyme Q10 is beneficial during the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease in combination with scaling and root planning therapy. Coenzyme Q10 should be considered an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of periodontal disease. Forensic Odontology: Human identification and bitemark analysis 2nd Place Informational Background: Forensic odontology is a branch of forensic medicine that deals with the appropriate examination, handling, and presentation of dental evidence in a court of law. It is used for identification of unknown human remains, assisting at the scene of a mass disaster, age estimations, analysis of bite marks, and presentation of bite and weapon mark evidence in court as an expert witness. Methods: Information from a variety of profession journals and online resources was reviewed. Results: Many methods of human identification exist, which include comparative dental identification, postmortem dental profiling, labeled dental prosthesis, dental appliances, toothprints for children, dental materials, DNA analysis, and bitemark analysis. Conclusion: For the dental care provider it is essential to maintain accurate dental records for possible future identification purposes of human remains, or for utilization in court for victims of violent crimes. Title: What are the Effects of Tea on the Oral Cavity? 3rd Place Informational Background: Research studies have reported tea derivatives positively affect the oral cavity. Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Currently, there are a number of teas out in the market, which include green tea, black tea, oolong tea and also tea tree oils. Methods: A review of literatures was conducted to gather the most up to date information supporting the effects of tea on the oral cavity. Results: Further studies need to be done in order for these effects of tea on the oral cavity to be marketed. Conclusion: Preliminary studies suggest some of the effects of tea components within the oral cavity may include possible caries reduction, antibacterial, improvement of periodontal disease and possible anti-cancer properties. With further studies, the effects of tea will hopefully someday benefit patients as an adjunct therapy. Research Table Clinic winners from the 2008 Spring Scientific Session 1st Place Research Purpose: Floss can not reach periodontal pockets greater than 3mm. The purpose of this study was to determine if floss is being recommended as a preventive or maintenance homecare device to patients with moderate to severe periodontal disease. Method: A survey was distributed to 205 randomly selected CDHA members to determine their homecare device recommendations to patients with different periodontal status. Results: The survey results revealed that the majority of dental hygienists are recommending floss to patients with moderate to severe periodontal disease. Conclusions: Dental hygienists are making the effort to recommend oral hygiene devices suitable to patients with periodontal disease. However, since floss can not reach periodontal pockets greater than 3mm, simplification and modification of homecare devices may increase patient compliance and the success rate of overall treatment. Topical Anesthesia: Assessing Anesthetics on Puncture Pain 2nd Place Research Background: This study assessed whether different formulas of topical anesthetic were more effective in reducing pain during the administration of local anesthesia. Methods: A blind study was conducted on a random convenient sample (N=48). Four formulas of topical anesthetic were compared using ASA infiltrations and Incisive nerve blocks. After all injections participants were asked to translate sensation of pain into a scale of 1-10. Statistics were analyzed by a Winks Statistical Software Program. Results: An 18% benzocaine 2% tetracaine formula was proven to be superior in reducing pain during the insertion of a dental needle. A 6% lidocaine and 4% tetracaine formula showed profound anesthesia for durations of 30-45 min. Conclusion: Topical anesthetic should be chosen based on duration and intent of use. Use 18% benzocaine 2% tetracaine for short duration procedures and 6% lidocaine 4% tetracaine for long duration procedures. “Rinse It Away” 3rd Place Research Background: To determine whether pre-procedural rinsing reduces the bacterial load in the oral cavity. Methods: Baseline swab cultures were taken from the right buccal mucosa of 40 individuals. The group was then separated into 4 test groups, containing 10 people in each: 30 second water rinse and 15, 30, and 60 second mouthrinse. After rinsing the allotted times above, there was a two minute time lapse prior to swab culturing the left buccal mucosa. (two minutes being the average time before entering the mouth) Results: The 30 second water rinse group had no reduction, 15 second mouthrinse group had a 60% reduction, 30 second mouthrinse group had a 90% reduction, and the 60 second mouthrinse group had a 99% reduction. Conclusions: Pre-procedural rinsing significantly reduces bacteria in the oral cavity, most considerable being the 60 second mouthrinse; however, the 30 second would be ideal due to time constraints and efficacy.
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