Assessment of various components of oral health status in different population groups of Meerut division of Western U.P.: A pathfinder survey
Journal Title: Journal of Dental Specialities - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction Oral conditions have an impact on the quality of life of children in different ways not just functionally but also psychologically and socially The diagnosis of oral diseases is thus an essential aspect of dental practice Aim To estimate the prevalence of dentofacial anomalies dental fluorosis dental trauma oral mucosal lesions and dental erosion Materials and Method The study was carried out amongst 5 12 and 15 year old residents of urban semiurban and rural population of Meerut division of Western UP INDIA 2100 children were examined in the study Data was recorded in a selfdesigned proforma Recordings were done according to WHO basic methods 4th and 5thedition The collected data was subjected to statistical analysis ResultsOne way ANOVA was used for statistical analysis Severehandicapping malocclusion was observed in 52 of the children examined Prevalence of dental fluorosis was 475 and that of dental trauma was 538 with enameldentin fracture being the most common occurrence Prevalence of oral mucosal lesion was 114 with ulceration and abscess being more common with 11 prevalence However dental erosion was absent in all the population groups examined ConclusionMalocclusion dental fluorosis and dental trauma were found to be prevalent in the various population groups thereby emphasizing the need for regular conduct of oral health surveys and making appropriate strategies for prevention and prompt treatmentKeywords Dentofacial anomaly Dental fluorosis Oral mucosal lesion WHO Dental trauma
Authors and Affiliations
Ritika Shammi, Shivani Mathur, Meera Sandhu, Vinod Sachdev
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