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Dentition status and treatment needs of prisoners of Haryana state, India
Vikram Bansal1, G M Sogi, K L Veeresha
1Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, M.M. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, India.
Purpose:
This paper aims to explore prisoner dental health in Haryana, India.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
The authors assessed the prevalence of dental caries and the treatment needs of prisoners in all 19 prisons in Haryana. The results were compared with the prison populations of other countries and the general population of Haryana.
Findings:
The mean age of 1,393 subjects examined was 35.26±12.29 years. A large number of the subjects reported to be in need of dental treatment. The number of decayed teeth was found to be similar to the general population of Haryana but the number of filled teeth was quite low. The number of teeth missing and the need for tooth extraction was high. Social implications - Long-standing prisoner dental problems indicated a need for dental treatment in prisons.
Originality/Value:
This is the first study of its kind covering all 19 prisons in Haryana, India. The results indicate that the government needs to further consider and address the oral health needs of prisoners.
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