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Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Hemophilic Children in Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Kola Srikanth Reddy1, N Venugopal Reddy1, P Niharika1
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Army College of Dental Science, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Insights
Hemophilic children exhibit poor oral hygiene and a high prevalence of dental caries, with 73.3% affected and 93.90% requiring dental treatment. This highlights a significant need for improved oral healthcare interventions for this population.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Hematology
- Public Health
Background:
- Hemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder requiring specialized care.
- Children with hemophilia may face unique challenges in maintaining oral health due to bleeding risks.
- Dental caries and treatment needs in this population are not well-documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess and compare the dental caries status in hemophilic children versus healthy children.
- To evaluate the dental treatment needs of hemophilic children.
- To identify disparities in oral health between hemophilic and healthy pediatric populations.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 60 hemophilic children aged 7-16 years.
- Oral hygiene status assessed using the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S).
- Dental caries prevalence and treatment needs evaluated using Decayed, Missed, Filled Teeth (DMFT) and Decayed, Excluded, Filled Teeth (DEFT) indices.
Main Results:
- The mean OHI-S scores indicated poor oral hygiene.
- The prevalence of dental caries was 73.3% among hemophilic children.
- The mean DMFT + DEFT scores were 4.76 for 7-9 year olds and 3.11 for 13-16 year olds.
Conclusions:
- Hemophilic children demonstrate significantly poorer oral hygiene compared to their healthy peers.
- A high prevalence of dental caries and substantial treatment requirements were observed in hemophilic children.
- Urgent need for targeted oral health programs and interventions for children with hemophilia.
Aims And Objectives:
The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the dental caries stratus and treatment needs of hemophilic children with that of healthy and normal children.
Materials And Methods:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 60 subjects with age ranging from 7-16 years attending and registering their names, residential address, parental occupation, and other criteria in Hemophilic Society at the Telangana state. The oral hygiene status was recorded by using oral hygiene index-simplified (OHI-S). Teeth affected by dental caries and teeth restored/extracted as sequale of dental caries were assessed using decayed, missed, filled tooth (DEFT) and DMFT for primary and permanent dentition, respectively.
Statistical Analysis:
Data were analyzed by means of SPSS, version 21.0, and the Chi-square test and the Kruskal-Wallis test.
Results:
The mean oral hygiene index simplified scores were 1.28 in 7-9 years and 1.87 in 13-16 years, respectively. The mean DMFT + DEFT of 7-9 years was 4.76 and for 13-16 years was 3.11 highest mean DMFT + DEFT 4.76 was recorded in the 7-9 years age group.
Conclusion:
The present study showed that oral hygiene status of hemophilic children was poor and treatment requirement was high among hemophilic children. The overall prevalence of dental caries was 73.3% and the treatment needs were 93.90%.
How To Cite This Article:
Reddy KS, Reddy NV, et al. Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Hemophilic Children in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019;12(1):30-32.
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