Prevalence Of Missing Tooth Among Patients Visiting Opd Of Dental College
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https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i4.227Keywords:
Tooth loss, Tooth extraction, Age, GenderAbstract
Introduction - One of the most common disorders that significantly affects oral health is tooth loss. It presents a significant obstacle for the patient as well as the medical professional. It has an impact on the patients' overall health and quality of life. When a comparison shows a relationship between the prevalence of tooth loss and oral hygiene level, the number of extracted teeth in a population can be used as a measure of oral hygiene status.
Aim - To assess the risk factors for tooth loss and provide baseline information regarding missing teeth among patients who visit the outpatient department of, Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital, Bihar, India.
Material and methods - The research was performed among 1200 subjects admitted from August 1st, 2024, to December 30, 2024, using dental college outpatient database.
Results – According to the medical status, 840 patients (70%) were in good health, but only 360 patients (30%) had diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cancer diagnosed and under control.
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