Malocclusion of Permanent Teeth in Primary School Children (6-12 Yrs) is A Risk Factor for Caries Teeth
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Dental health is a part of school health services. Dental caries and peridontal disease are the two common dental diseases in India. Prophylactic cleansing is of great value in preventing gum diseases and in improving personal appearance and personality development. In developed countries, dental hygienists’ are employed in schools to assist the school dentist in the examination of teeth. Aim and Objectives: 1. To study prevalence of malocclusion in school children of urban and rural children 2. To study the prevalence of caries in primary school children with malocclusion Results Rural Government primary school: 400 out of 456 primary class children in the age group of (6-12 yrs.’) of rural government primary school have participated in the study. Mean age of the students was 8.2 yrs. Malocclusion is found in 11%. Prevalence of caries in these children is 95% Urban school: 350 out of 367 primary school children assessed. Mean age of students was 7.9 yrs. Malocclusion is found in 7%. Prevalence of caries in these children is 90% Discussion Prophylactic dental health check-ups: None of the rural school children had undergone any prophylactic dental health check-ups and 15% the urban children had undergone any prophylactic dental health check - ups in less than a year. (p< 0.001). Mal alignment is found in 11% in rural area and 7% in urban area.
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Dr. K. Mohanakrishnan
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