Prevalence of dental and maxillofacial developmental and acquired diseases on panoramic radiographs among Jeddah population, Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 7
Abstract
Panoramic radiographs are the mostly used for screening of teeth and maxillofacial bones for detecting diseases and abnormality as well as their extension and localization in relation to adjacent structures. This retrospective study is designed to scan all patients’ digital panoramic images from 2014- 2016 at BatterjeeMedical College (BMC) dental clinics. Total of 3000 panoramic radiographs of adults and 207 panoramic radiographs of children were selected for evaluation. The purpose of this general overview was to evaluate abnormalities, prevalence of dental and maxillofacial diseases in Jeddah population. This step maybe helpful for future treatment plan and follow up. The most common prevalence of dental disease was dental caries (adults = 60.87% and children = 77.52%) while traumatic injury showed prevalence 0f 11.3%. Mostcommon dental anomaly observed was dilacerated root while 6 cases of Dens in dente were recorded.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Hanadi Sabban, dr. Fadia Darwiche, dr. Nada Fallata, dr. Mernan Mohammed, dr. Lujain Neyaz, dr. EyadKhodari, dr. Nawal Shaher, dr. Sara Ghassal, Dr. Harshkant Gharote, dr. Basem Abuzenada
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