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Tooth Mobility among Patients visiting a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Sujaya Gupta1, Sangya Mukhiya1, Anuja Kafle1
1Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Duwakot, Bhaktapur, Nepal.
JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
|May 19, 2023
Summary
This study found that 39.88% of patients at a tertiary care center experienced tooth mobility, a higher prevalence than previously reported. Early assessment and treatment of periodontitis are crucial to prevent tooth loss.
Area of Science:
- Dental Research
- Periodontology
- Public Health
Background:
- Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition leading to supporting tissue and bone destruction.
- Untreated periodontitis can result in tooth mobility and eventual tooth loss.
- Limited research exists on the prevalence and assessment of tooth mobility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of tooth mobility among patients attending a tertiary care center.
- To provide data on tooth mobility for improved assessment and management strategies.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care dental hospital.
- 163 adult patients (≥13 years) were enrolled after ethical approval and consent.
- Tooth mobility was assessed using Lindhe and Nyman's classification; data on demographics, oral hygiene, BMI, and smoking were collected.
Main Results:
- Tooth mobility was identified in 65 out of 163 patients, representing a prevalence of 39.88% (95% CI: 32.36-47.40).
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of tooth mobility in this tertiary care setting was notably higher than observed in comparable studies.
- Findings highlight the need for increased awareness and proactive management of periodontitis to address tooth mobility.
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