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Prevalence of oral malodour and its relationship with oral parameters in Indian children aged 7-15 years

P S Patil1, P Pujar, S Poornima

  • 1Department of Pedodontics, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, India.

European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry : Official Journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry
|February 27, 2014
PubMed

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Oral malodour affects 40.9% of Indian children, linked to poor oral hygiene and mouth breathing. This common condition in children requires attention and should not be overlooked.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Health Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Oral malodour, commonly known as bad breath, is a prevalent issue affecting individuals of all ages.
  • Understanding the prevalence and contributing factors of oral malodour in children is crucial for early intervention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of oral malodour in Indian children.
  • To assess the association between oral malodour and various oral health parameters, including oral hygiene, gingival health, dental caries, tongue coating, mouth breathing, and tooth brushing frequency.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 900 school children aged 7-15 years.
  • Assessment of oral malodour, oral hygiene status, gingival health, dental caries, tongue coating, mouth breathing, and tooth brushing frequency.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of oral malodour was found to be 40.9% among the studied school children.
  • Oral malodour showed a significant association with age, mouth breathing, tongue coating, oral hygiene status, gingival status, and tooth brushing frequency (p < 0.001).
  • No significant correlation was observed between oral malodour and gender or caries status.

Conclusions:

  • Oral malodour is a considerable public health concern in children, with a prevalence of 40.9% in the studied population.
  • Oral health status and oral malodour are significantly interrelated in children.
  • The findings underscore the importance of addressing oral malodour in pediatric populations due to its high prevalence and association with oral health indicators.
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