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Epidemiological analysis of oral surgery procedures
T Cabov1, I Filipović-Zore, P Kobler
1Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Rijeka, Croatia.
Collegium Antropologicum
|July 26, 2002
Summary
This epidemiological study analyzed 1,268 oral surgery patients, identifying chronic periapical lesions as the most common diagnosis. Findings reveal distinct referral patterns and surgical interventions based on patient origin within the Rijeka region.
Area of Science:
- Oral Surgery
- Epidemiology
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Oral surgery departments manage a wide spectrum of dental pathologies.
- Understanding referral patterns and common diagnoses is crucial for resource allocation and service planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an epidemiological assessment of patients referred to the Oral Surgery Department at Clinical Hospital Center in Rijeka.
- To analyze the frequency distribution of diagnoses and surgical interventions.
- To investigate geographical variations in oral health issues and treatment needs.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective epidemiological study.
- Inclusion of 1,268 patients (ages 5-89) treated under local anesthesia.
- Analysis of referral diagnoses and surgical procedures performed.
Main Results:
- The most frequent referral diagnosis was chronic periapical lesion (33.3%), followed by retained root (26.7%), impacted tooth (12.7%), and radicular cyst (8.3%).
- Adult periodontitis was the primary diagnosis for Rijeka residents, whereas radicular cysts and upper frenulum hypertrophy were more common in patients from surrounding areas.
- Extractions were more frequent for Rijeka patients, while cystectomies with apicectomies and frenulectomies were more common in patients from other areas.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights significant variations in oral surgery referral patterns and diagnoses based on geographical origin within the studied region.
- Chronic periapical lesions and retained roots represent major burdens on oral surgery services.
- Tailored public health strategies may be beneficial for addressing specific oral health needs in different geographical areas.
