Volume-5, Issue-12, December 2019

Abstract

Natural tooth serves as natural abutment in the oral cavity. Attempts should be made to preserve the natural. Periodontal disease and other ailments weaken the teeth and cause loss of tooth structure. Tooth with hopeless prognosis can be replaced with oral implants. Oral implants are best substitute for strategically important tooth, weakened or lost by periodontal disease. Properly treated natural tooth serves the purpose best. Oral implants are best used as abutments in restorative dentistry. Oral implants should only be incorporated in oral cavities with healthy conditions, i.e. a thorough periodontal treatment has to precede restorative therapy.

Keywords: Abutment, Oral Implant.

References

Keywords: Abutment, Oral Implant.

Abstract

Internet is an integral part of modern life. However excessive internet use has become a growing concern especially in youth who tend to become internet addict over a period of time. This addiction may also lead to psychological consequences .present study explores the pattern and prevalence of internet addiction and its association with depression and insomnia in such users. In this cross sectional study conducted on students through various questionnaires. Internet addiction test, Patient heath questionnaire-9, and Insomnia severity index were used to assess severity of internet use, depression, and insomnia respectively. This study observed 61.7% average users, 35.7% over users and 2.7% of internet addicts. Internet use was more common in males than females. Education (67.8%) was most common purpose of use. Mobile phone (84.67%) was most common mode of internet use. Out of total internet users 22.7% were smokers and 24.7% were alcoholics. Severity of internet use was not found to be associated neither with smoking nor with alcoholism. Association of internet addiction and overuse was established with depression and insomnia in this study. It can be concluded that internet addiction has been a significant concern in young age group. Depression and insomnia is associated with internet addiction and overuse.

Keywords: Internet use, Internet Addiction, Depression, Insomnia.

References

Keywords: Internet use, Internet Addiction, Depression, Insomnia.