Tooth loss, prosthetic status, and prosthodontic treatment needs of an Indian fishing community

ABSTRACT Objectives: The objective of this study is to evaluate the frequency and distribution of early tooth loss and endodontic treatment needs of permanent first molars in a Turkish pediatric population. Materials and Methods: A total of 7,895 panoramic radiographs taken for routine dental examination at the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Radiology between 2008 and 2012 years were investigated. Two independent specialists evaluated early tooth loss and endodontic treatment needs of permanent first molars using panoramic radiography and patient anamnesis forms. The teeth were classified according to the following data: (a) Missing teeth, (b) teeth requiring extraction, (c) endodontically treated teeth (ETT), (d) teeth requiring endodontic therapy. The data also classified according to four factors: Age group (6-12 and 13-16), gender (boy and girl), jaw (mandible and maxilla) and side (right and left). A Chi-square test was used for statistical analyses. Results: A total of 19,488 and 12,092 teeth were evaluated in the child group and adolescent group respectively. All data were higher in adolescents than children (p < 0.001). For gender factor, only ETT was higher in girls than it was in boys (p < 0.001). For the jaw factor, all data were higher (p < 0.001) in mandible than in the maxilla. For the side factor, no statistical difference existed between right and left. Conclusions: Early tooth loss and endodontic treatment needs of permanent first molars showed variability according to age groups and jaws. When the results were compared according to the side and gender factors, no statistical difference was found (p > 0.05) except with the data of ETT in gender groups.

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Patients' self-perceived impacts and prosthodontic needs at the time and after tooth loss

Brazilian Dental Journal ◽

10.1590/s0103-64402007000200001 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 91-96 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Linéia Tavares Teófilo ◽

Cláudio Rodrigues Leles

Keyword(s):

Tooth Loss ◽

Tooth Extraction ◽

Functional Limitation ◽

Time Interval ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Access To Treatment ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Bivariate Statistical Analysis ◽

Perceived Impacts ◽

Financial Issues

Studies on self-perception have demonstrated that tooth loss is associated with esthetic, functional, psychological and social impacts for individuals. However, not all subjects seek treatment immediately after tooth loss, even when desire for replacement is strongly expressed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the perception of patients submitted to tooth extraction about factors associated with tooth loss and prosthodontic treatment, at the time and after extraction. A convenience sample of 211 consecutive patients were clinically evaluated and answered to a questionnaire about perceived impacts and prosthodontic treatment needs. Data were collected at the time of extraction and after a 3-month time interval. Perceived impacts were high (21 to 76% at the time and 35 to 87% after extraction). From 72.5% patients who expressed intention of immediate replacement of edentulous spaces, only 8.1% had actually been treated. Financial limitation was considered the most important factor that restricted access to treatment. Bivariate statistical analysis showed association between immediate dental replacement and anterior tooth loss (p=0.00) and extension of edentulous space (p=0.01). Position of lost teeth was associated to perceived functional limitation (p=0.03). Worsened appearance was associated to tooth loss in the maxillary arch (p=0.02), and desire of prosthodontic treatment was associated to the extension of edentulous space (p=0.05). Perceived impacts were more frequent in women than men. It was concluded that although patients usually expressed prosthodontic treatment needs, clinical and financial issues are determinant factors for tooth replacement.

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Dental prosthetic status and treatment needs of adult population in Jizan, Saudi Arabia: A survey report

European Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.4103/1305-7456.195173 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (04) ◽

pp. 459-463 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Syed Ali Peeran ◽

Fuad Al Sanabani ◽

Bandar M. A. AL-Makramani ◽

Elfatih Ibrahim Elamin

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Adult Population ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Chi Square ◽

Treatment Need ◽

Survey Report ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Prosthetic Status ◽

Level Of Significance

ABSTRACT Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate and compare the dental prosthetic status and treatment needs of adult population in Jizan, Saudi Arabia, in relation to the age. Materials and Methods: A total of 1779 people aged 35–74 years from 4 survey areas (Hay al matar, Mahata khams, Dara ut tawhid, and Suq ad dakhili) selected through convenient sampling, around Jizan University, were surveyed, using the WHO survey criteria, 1997. Statistical Analysis: Number and percentages were calculated, and univariate analysis was performed using Chi-square test at 5% level of significance. Results: Different forms of prosthesis were present among patients in the upper (19.9%) and lower (19%) arches, respectively. Prosthetic treatment need was recognized in subjects, 56.4% for the upper and 57.2% for the lower arches, respectively. The prosthetic status and treatment needs differed statistically with respect to age. Conclusion: More than half of the surveyed adult populations were in need of some or the other forms of prosthesis. This study provides data for an oral health-care provider program for Jizan.

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Dental prosthetic status and prosthetic needs of geriatric patients attending the College of Dentistry, Al Jouf University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

European Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.4103/ejd.ejd_69_17 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (04) ◽

pp. 526-530 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bader K. AlZarea

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Geriatric Patients ◽

Health Assessment ◽

World Health ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Chi Square ◽

Prosthetic Status ◽

Health Organization ◽

Lower Arch

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the dental prosthetic status and prosthetic needs of geriatric patients attending the College of Dentistry, Al Jouf University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: Patients aged 60 years and above were included in this study. The World Health Organization oral health assessment pro forma was employed to record the data pertaining to the prosthetic status and prosthetic treatment needs of participants. Data obtained were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA) Version 20.0. Differences in proportions were compared using the Chi-square test. Results: Out of 286 edentulous patients, 69.06% needed some form of prosthetic treatment, 73.77% did not have any prosthesis in upper arch, and 80.06% did not have any prosthesis in lower arch. Out of 162 males, 32.09% and 26.54% had prosthesis in upper and lower arch, respectively. Among 124 females, 18.54% and 19.35% had prosthesis in upper and lower arch, respectively. In males, the need for any type of prosthesis in upper and lower arch was 68.51% and 75.92%, respectively. In females, the need for prosthesis in upper and lower arch was 57.25% and 72.58%, respectively. The need for multiunit prosthesis was more in both arches in both genders. The need for complete denture and combination of single- or multiunit prosthesis was more among the males as compared to females in maxilla and vice versa for mandible. Conclusion: The observations of this study propose that the greater part of the prosthetic needs were insufficient among the geriatric people.

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