Periodontal bone loss associated with an improper flossing technique: a case report

Walters, John D.; Chang, Edward I.

doi:10.1034/j.1601-5037.2003.00024.x

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“…[36] Just prescribing dental floss is not enough; it is also essential to demonstrate correct flossing technique, as incorrect flossing may result in cervical abrasion of the teeth and angular alveolar bone loss. [3738]…”

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A knowledge, attitude, and practices study regarding dental floss among dentists in India

Madan¹,

Arora²,

Chadha³

et al. 2014

J Indian Soc Periodontol

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Objectives:To assess the knowledge, attitude, self-reported practices, and prescription patterns regarding dental floss amongst a select population of dentists in India.Materials and Methods:A pretested 30-item questionnaire was self-administered by authors to the dental faculty and postgraduate students in dental schools in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). Nine dental institutes were selected by simple random sampling procedure among 15 institutions and a total of 255 dentists were included in the study.Statistical Analysis:The data obtained were analyzed by SPSS version 18. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies were calculated and Pearson's Chi-square test was used with P value fixed at 0.05.Results:There was lack of adequate knowledge regarding dental floss, among dentists in India. 78% of the dentists responded that the routine use of dental floss was necessary for good periodontal health. Majority of the dentists cited lack of awareness, availability, and cost as the major factors affecting floss usage. Lack of training in the dental education programs may have an impact on the prescription patterns as well. 15.3% of those surveyed do not use floss at all. 63.9% of the dentists prescribed floss routinely to their patients and considered factors like education, occupation, and socioeconomic status of the patient before prescribing dental floss.Conclusion:Health education programs regarding dental floss are necessary to create awareness among the general population and adequate training at undergraduate level is also essential to increase the prescription practices. Dentists should practice recommended oral self-care and act as role models.

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A knowledge, attitude, and practices study regarding dental floss among dentists in India

Madan¹,

Arora²,

Chadha³

et al. 2014

J Indian Soc Periodontol

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“…The evidence supporting the relationship between gingivitis and periodontitis stems from longitudinal studies, where development and progression of attachment loss was associated with greater baseline levels of gingival inflammation . In contrast, sites with no or minimal progression of attachment loss over time were characterized by the consistent absence of gingival inflammation over time . Overall, these observations suggest that effective long‐term control of gingivitis could prevent progressive attachment loss …”

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“…[8][9][10][11][12][13] In contrast, sites with no or minimal progression of attachment loss over time were characterized by the consistent absence of gingival inflammation over time. 12,[14][15][16][17][18] Overall, these observations suggest that effective long-term control of gingivitis could prevent progressive attachment loss. 13 The established relationship between gingival inflammation and periodontitis calls for the need to establish the clinical criteria that define a gingivitis case (GC).…”

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Plaque‐induced gingivitis: Case definition and diagnostic considerations

Trombelli

Farina

Silva

et al. 2018

J Clinic Periodontology

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Based on available methods to assess gingival inflammation, GC could be simply, objectively and accurately identified and graded using bleeding on probing score (BOP%) CONCLUSIONS: A patient with intact periodontium would be diagnosed as a GC according to a BOP score ≥ 10%, further classified as localized (BOP score ≥ 10% and ≤30%) or generalized (BOP score > 30%). The proposed classification may also apply to patients with a reduced periodontium, where a GC would characterize a patient with attachment loss and BOP score ≥ 10%, but without BOP in any site probing ≥4 mm in depth.

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“…WAERHAUG's 26 study of dento-epithelial junction healing demonstrated that daily use of dental floss results in a continuous state of disruption of the junctional epithelium, and the reactions following this disruption may be classified as a physiologic event rather than a pathologic condition. The usual dental floss insertion depth, regarding papilla tip, can reach up to 3.5 mm without damaging periodontal structures 26,27 . On the other hand, the distance between papilla tip and bone crest was around 5 mm 1 .…”

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Mini-implant insertion based on tooth crown references: a guide-free technique

Estelita¹,

Janson²,

Chiqueto³

et al. 2012

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Periodontal bone loss associated with an improper flossing technique: a case report

Abstract: As the lesions had gone undiagnosed for many years, this case underscores the need to look for clinical signs of floss-induced damage during periodic examinations.

Cited by 18 publications

References 17 publications

A knowledge, attitude, and practices study regarding dental floss among dentists in India

A knowledge, attitude, and practices study regarding dental floss among dentists in India

Plaque‐induced gingivitis: Case definition and diagnostic considerations

Mini-implant insertion based on tooth crown references: a guide-free technique

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