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Epidemiological survey on edentulousness.
N Simhachalam Reddy1, Nallala Amarendra Reddy, R Narendra
1Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College, RIMS, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India. drchalam_77@yahoo.co.in
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|November 16, 2012
Summary
Tooth loss is prevalent in India
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Dental Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- India has a substantial elderly population (77 million), with tooth loss being a significant issue affecting nutrition and mastication.
- Edentulism impacts the geriatric population's quality of life, necessitating an understanding of its prevalence and causes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess edentulism levels, causes, denture use, and needs in middle-aged and elderly individuals.
- To correlate edentulism with lifestyle habits, socioeconomic status, diet, and body mass index (BMI).
Main Methods:
- A study involving 500 dental outpatients using a structured questionnaire.
- Data collection through personal interviews and questionnaire completion.
Main Results:
- High edentulism rates were observed in lower socioeconomic groups and with increasing age.
- Denture wearing was low (10.4% for partial, 62% needing complete dentures).
- Mixed diet consumers showed higher edentulism than vegetarians; BMI correlated with edentulism.
Conclusions:
- Low dental awareness highlights the need for dental education and motivation.
- Increased life expectancy will drive demand for prosthodontic care.
- Dental caries (37.4%) and combined caries/periodontal disease (12.2%) are primary causes of tooth loss.
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