T V Narayan1, G M Revanna2, Umesh Hallikeri3, Moni Abraham Kuriakose4. 1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, The Oxford Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, 560068 India ; Impressions Dental Care, #102, Elegant Desire, # 1, Coles road, Frazer Town, Bangalore, 560005 India. 2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, The Oxford Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, 560068 India. 3. Karnataka Cancer Therapy and Research Institute, Navanagar, Hubli, 580025 Karnataka India. 4. Head and Neck Oncology, Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Center, Narayana Hrudayalaya Health City, Bangalore, 560099 India.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To test the validity of numerous anecdotal claims of poor oral hygiene status being a contributory or etiology for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) and to isolate the microorganisms associated with oral cancer, to elucidate their role if any, in oral cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 242 OSCC patients and 254 controls were screened. Questionnaires were used to inquire about the past condition of the oral health. Dental caries, oral hygiene status and periodontal disease status were assessed using indices. Microorganisms were identified by bacterial culture methods. RESULTS: Majority of cases (Group-1) (57.85 %) never visited the dentist compared to controls (Group-2) (46.06 %). Group-1 brushed once in a day (93.4 %) and less often twice a day (6.6 %) compared to Group-2 (81.1 % and 18.9 %). There was no significant difference in caries experience in both groups. Teeth missing due to periodontal reasons were more in Group-1 (40 %) than Group-2 (26 %) (p < 0.002). Poor oral hygiene and increased pocket depth were seen in Group-1 than in Group-2 (p < 0.001). Streptococcus species (α-hemolytic) followed by Staphylococcus species were the predominant microorganisms isolated from Group-1 compared to Group-2 with (62 % vs. 66 %) and without habits (40 % vs. 66 %). CONCLUSION: Tobacco consumption, lack of dental visits and infrequent brushing are significantly associated with increased risk of oral cancer. There seems to be no association between dental caries and OSCC. However, periodontal disease experience is directly proportional to OSCC. Increased pathogenic flora may produce carcinogenic metabolites or post-operative infections.
OBJECTIVES: To test the validity of numerous anecdotal claims of poor oral hygiene status being a contributory or etiology for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) and to isolate the microorganisms associated with oral cancer, to elucidate their role if any, in oral cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 242 OSCC patients and 254 controls were screened. Questionnaires were used to inquire about the past condition of the oral health. Dental caries, oral hygiene status and periodontal disease status were assessed using indices. Microorganisms were identified by bacterial culture methods. RESULTS: Majority of cases (Group-1) (57.85 %) never visited the dentist compared to controls (Group-2) (46.06 %). Group-1 brushed once in a day (93.4 %) and less often twice a day (6.6 %) compared to Group-2 (81.1 % and 18.9 %). There was no significant difference in caries experience in both groups. Teeth missing due to periodontal reasons were more in Group-1 (40 %) than Group-2 (26 %) (p < 0.002). Poor oral hygiene and increased pocket depth were seen in Group-1 than in Group-2 (p < 0.001). Streptococcus species (α-hemolytic) followed by Staphylococcus species were the predominant microorganisms isolated from Group-1 compared to Group-2 with (62 % vs. 66 %) and without habits (40 % vs. 66 %). CONCLUSION:Tobacco consumption, lack of dental visits and infrequent brushing are significantly associated with increased risk of oral cancer. There seems to be no association between dental caries and OSCC. However, periodontal disease experience is directly proportional to OSCC. Increased pathogenic flora may produce carcinogenic metabolites or post-operative infections.
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