Prevalence of Dental Caries, Periodontal Diseases, and Periapical Pathoses among Patients attending a Tertiary Dental Care Center in Central Gujarat: A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study

ABSTRACT Introduction Dental caries and periodontal disease are the two globally leading oral infections. There is considerable variation in the prevalence of these diseases. Also, these may lead to various periapical pathoses like periapical abscess, cysts, and so on. These may be attributed to differences in age, gender, sample size, geographical distribution, and protocol followed for diagnosis. Objectives To estimate the prevalence of dental caries, gingivitis/periodontitis, and periapical pathoses in patients of all ages in a dental institute in central Gujarat. Materials and methods After obtaining approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee, a hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out in a dental institute of central Gujarat. A total of 4,642 patients were screened, out of which 2,849 subjects were included in the present study. Intraoral examination was done under all aseptic conditions by using a diagnostic set of instruments by trained professionals and the status of the pathology recorded according to the standard procedure. Data were stored in an Excel spreadsheet for analysis. Results It was observed that dental caries/pulp pathoses were more prevalent in the younger age group with mean age 23.1 years. All the other pathoses were observed among the middle age group (above 35 years). Overall prevalence of dental caries/pulp pathoses, gingivitis/periodontitis, and periapical pathoses was observed in 54.8% of males as compared to 45.2% females. Conclusion The current study collected significant data for the prevalence of three different odontogenic oral lesions in the central Gujarat geographical location at a tertiary level. There is male preponderance in the prevalence of these diseases in general. There is a need to generate awareness about oral health and the prevention of dental caries and gingivitis/periodontitis and to institute measures for the provision of dental care services at the primary level. How to cite this article Joshi M, Tailor M, Pala A. Prevalence of Dental Caries, Periodontal Diseases, and Periapical Pathoses among Patients attending a Tertiary Dental Care Center in Central Gujarat: A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2016;5(2):89-92.

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Pattern of Corneal Diseases in Paediatric Age Group at a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Nepal

Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.3126/nepjoph.v9i1.17531 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 37-42

Author(s):

A Shah ◽

M Chaudhary ◽

J K Shrestha

Keyword(s):

Care Center ◽

Paediatric Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Common Type ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Eye Care ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Corneal Infection ◽

Paediatric Age

Objective: It is to study the pattern of corneal diseases (including injuries) in paediatric population in a tertiary eye care center. Materials and methods: A descriptive, cross sectional study was carried out in a tertiary eye care center which included 176 cases. Results: Out of 176 cases studied, 6 cases (3.4%) presented with congenital causes, 4 cases (2.27%) were of dystrophy and ectasia, 63 cases (35.79%) had infective origin, 17 cases (9.65%) had inflammatory cause, 9 cases (5.11%) had systemic association and 77 cases (43.75%) had traumatic causes. Conclusion: Trauma was noted to be the most important cause for corneal diseases in paediatric population followed by infective conditions. Viral keratitis was found to be the most common type of corneal infection in the paediatric age group.

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Dental caries and its association with present day dietary patterns: a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20181737 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (5) ◽

pp. 2138

Author(s):

Vaibhav Munjal ◽

Puneet Singh Talwar ◽

Jagjit Singh ◽

Mandeep Kumar ◽

Ramandeep Gambhir

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Age Groups ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Vegetarian Diet ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Contributing Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference

Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease with diet being one of the contributing factors. The influence of vegetarianism on the development of caries has scarcely been investigated in the past. Therefore, this study was done to evaluate the association of dental caries with frequency of sugar exposures and vegetarian / mixed diet.Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted among 2500 school children of 12 and 15 years age groups selected on the basis of simple random sampling from different schools of the city. Dental caries was recorded using Decayed, Missing and Filled teeth index (WHO modification, 1997) and correlated with the different dietary variables. Subjects were also segregated on the basis of diet: vegetarian and mixed. Statistical analysis was done using Student t-test and Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient.Results: The prevalence of dental caries in the 12 and 15 year age group of subjects consuming mixed diet was 83.36% and 86.47% respectively. It was lower in case of subjects on vegetarian diet. The correlation between DMFS and TSE, FSE and AMSE was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05) in the 12 year age-group. In the 15 year age-group the correlation of DMFS with TSE and LSE was also found to be statistically significant (p<0.05).Conclusions: There was no statistically significant difference in dental caries status among subjects in both the groups (vegetarian and mixed). However, there was significant association between sugar exposures and dental caries among subjects of both the age-groups.

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Hypocalcemia in Elderly Population in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Nepal Medical Association ◽

10.31729/jnma.5324 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 58 (231) ◽

Author(s):

Sangita Thapa ◽

Rabindra Jang Rayamajhi

Keyword(s):

Serum Calcium ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Age Group ◽

Tertiary Care Center ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Introduction: As the medical facilities are improving, the life expectancy is increasing which has led to rapid rise in elderly population. The epidemiology of many diseases in elderly has been modified, including calcium imbalance. This study aims to know the prevalence of hypocalcemia in elderly population visiting a tertiary care center of Kathmandu. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care center of Kathmandu from March to July 2020 after obtaining ethical clearance (Ref: 2003202007). Total 402 participants at or above 60 years of age groups visiting outpatient departments were included in the study by convenience sampling method excluding those under vitamin D and calcium supplements. Serum total calcium level was measured using standard routine method and corrected with albumin. The serum calcium value less than 8 mg/dl was considered as hypocalcemia in accordance with the reference range of our laboratory. Data analysis for calculation of frequency and proportion was done in Statistical Package of Social Sciences. Results: The prevalence of hypocalcaemia in elderly was found to be 97 (24.1%). Out of 286 participants of age group 60-74 years, hypocalcemia was seen in 75 (26.2%) and among 116 participants of age group >74 years, 22 (19%) were hypocalcemic. Among 181 male participants, 44 (24.3%) had hypocalcemia and out of 221 female participants, 53 (24%) had hypocalcemia. Conclusions: The finding of present study suggests that hypocalcemia is common among elderly which can be life threatening. Therefore, regular monitoring of serum calcium is recommended for this age group.

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Prevalence of periodontal diseases among the patient visiting at Periodontology OPD Update Dental College Hospital, Dhaka

Update Dental College Journal ◽

10.3329/updcj.v5i2.27265 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 23-29

Author(s):

Md Ashif Iqbal ◽

Jesmin Mohol ◽

Fayeza Afrin ◽

Md Abdul Khaleque ◽

Fatema Tuz Johra ◽

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Keyword(s):

Periodontal Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Oral Health Behavior ◽

College Hospital ◽

Aged Patients ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Different Types ◽

Dental Hospital

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of periodontal diseases with regards to the age and sex in population around a dental hospital, and to compare the results with national and international studies.Methodology: A cross sectional study was initiated to characterize the demographic, oral health behavior. Prevalence of different types of periodontal diseases was evaluated in the out patients periodontology department of Update Dental College and Hospital Dhaka, Bangladesh. Investigation was determined by taking the history and with oral examination, using examination instruments, CPITN probe and with the help of radiographs.Result: Out of 2130 patients during year 2014-2015, 1807 were diagnosed, as suffering from Chronic plaque induced gingivitis and 323 were diagnosed, as suffering from chronic plaque induced periodontitis. Prevalence was revealed more cases of gingivitis then periodontitis and males are suffering with periodontal diseases more than the females. 21-40 years of age group patient has been suffering with gingivitis more but 41-60 years of aged patients are has been suffering with periodontitis. So commonly gingivitis occur in early ages population and they are more concern about the treatment also.Conclusion: Gingivitis is prevalent on periodontitis and male are suffering more with periodontal diseases.Update Dent. Coll. j: 2015; 5 (2): 23-29

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Orthopedic Implant Removal in the Department of Orthopedics of a Tertiary Care Centre of Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Nepal Medical Association ◽

10.31729/jnma.6171 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 59 (234) ◽

Author(s):

Ravi Bhandari ◽

Pravakar Dawadi ◽

Mohit Thapa Magar ◽

Ritesh Sinha ◽

Nirab Kayastha ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Surgical Procedures ◽

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Implant Removal ◽

Orthopedic Implant ◽

Age Group ◽

Tertiary Care Center ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Introduction: Implant removal surgery is one of the common surgical procedures done in orthopedics. Studies report that a major portion of orthopedic surgeries carried out in different institutions comprises implant removal procedures. This can be challenging in limited manpower and infrastructure availability scenarios, like in developing countries like Nepal. This study aims to study the prevalence of orthopedic implant removal procedures carried out among overall surgical procedures in the orthopedic department of a tertiary care center in Nepal. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on the medical records of the department of orthopedics of a tertiary care center after approval from the institutional review committee. The data included records from the starting of 2018 to the end of 2019. Data related to the number of implant removal procedures, types of implants, indications, fracture sites, anesthesia use, gender and age distribution were studied. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20 was used to study descriptive data. Results: Out of 2557 orthopedic operations carried out in the study duration, 458 (17.91%) of implant removal procedures were done in the department. The most common age group was the young adult age group, 255 (55.68%). Medium-sized implants were the commonly removed ones, 337 (73.58%). Elective procedures were the most common indication, 369 (80.57%). Conclusions: Implant removal procedures cover a major fraction of overall orthopedic operations carried out by the department, most of which are elective procedures. In limited-resource settings, this can be challenging, and a proper evaluation with counseling could be done before implant removal surgery.

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The Prevalence and Severity of Dental Caries and Oral Hygiene Status of Asthmatic Children between the Age Group of 6 and 12 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study

World Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1166 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 250-254 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Karthik Venkataraghavan ◽

Vasanthakumari Anandhan ◽

R Bharathan ◽

Nayana V Reddy

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Bronchial Asthma ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Persistent Asthma ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dose Inhaler ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Asthmatic Children

ABSTRACT Aim To assess the prevalence and severity of dental caries and oral hygiene status of 6 to 12 years old children with bronchial asthma. Materials and methods The study population consisted of 500 children between the age group of 6 and 12 years old, who were diagnosed with bronchial asthma and were under medication. DMFT score was assessed by WHO criteria (1997) and oral hygiene status was assessed by simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S) by Greene and Vermillion (1964). Results The data was collected and analyzed using the SPSS package.15.6% of females had good oral hygiene status when compared to males who almost had 12.6 and 20.8% of children who were in the category of moderate persistent asthma had decayed teeth whereas only 4% of children in severe persistent asthma category had experienced with decayed teeth. Conclusion Moderate persistent group of asthmatic children who were consuming orobronchodilator form of medication are found to have high prevalence of dental caries than dry powder and metered dose inhaler. How to cite this article Anandhan V, Bharathan R, Venkataraghavan K, Reddy NV. The Prevalence and Severity of Dental Caries and Oral Hygiene Status of Asthmatic Children between the Age Group of 6 and 12 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study. World J Dent 2012;3(3):250-254.

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Surgical Emergencies among Gynecological Surgeries in a Tertiary Care Center: a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Nepal Medical Association ◽

10.31729/jnma.5888 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 58 (232) ◽

Author(s):

Indira Acharya ◽

Sumana Thapa

Keyword(s):

Ectopic Pregnancy ◽

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Tertiary Care Center ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gynecology And Obstetrics ◽

Surgical Emergencies

Introduction: The management of gynecological emergencies is essential for the preservation of the life of affected woman, her sexual functions and fertility particularly in disease conditions that threaten her life. The main objective of the study is to determine the proportion of the surgical emergencies among gynecological surgeries in a tertiary care center. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in the department of gynecology and obstetrics in Shree Birendra Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal from April 2013 till March 2017. Ethical approval was taken from the Institutional Review Committee (IRC) in November 2019. This study was conducted among 515 gynecological surgeries by using convenience sampling methods. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data. Data were analyzed using EXCEL software. Results: In our study, the proportion of surgical emergencies among total gynecological surgeries performed in the department of gynecology and obstetrics in Shree Birendra Hospital was 120 (23.30%). The highest number of surgical emergencies was observed in the age group of 20-29 years old, followed by less than 19 years of old age group. Ectopic pregnancy accounting for 85 (70.83%) is found to be the most common surgical emergencies in our study. Out of all surgical emergency cases, most of them underwent salpingectomy 65 (54.16%) followed by salpingectomy with tubal ligation 20 (16.16%). Conclusions: Surgical emergencies among gynecological surgeries are found to be in greater proportion in the department of gynecology and obstetrics in Shree Birendra Hospital. Ectopic pregnancy accounted for more than half of the diagnoses in this study.

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A cross sectional study on dental infections in chronic urticaria

International Journal of Research in Dermatology ◽

10.18203/issn.2455-4529.intjresdermatol20201531 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 329

Author(s):

Ananthula V. Krishna ◽

Karthik Sunki ◽

Bramhini B. Koneti ◽

Ramala Amala ◽

Aruna Lavidya ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

General Hospital ◽

Chronic Urticaria ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Dental Infection ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Dental Infections

Background: Urticaria is considered to be caused by infections, emotions, and also allergy to common substances in the environment, particularly drugs. The relation of active dental infection to chronic urticaria is sought frequently, yet there are few detailed reports of the incidence and importance of such a relationship. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of dental infection occurring in chronic urticaria patients attending Dermatology, Venerealogy and Leprosy (DVL) OPD at Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad.Methods: A cross-sectional study was done from August 2018 to May 2019 on 100 patients of age group between 16 to 60 years with chronic urticaria attending DVL OPD at Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad. They have been referred to the dental department and were reviewed to determine the incidence of dental infections.Results: Out of 100 cases, 66 were males and 34 were females. Youngest patient seen was 17 years and the oldest was 60 years. Peak incidence was seen in 31 to 40 years (36 cases of 36%), followed by 21 to 30 years (30 cases of 30%), 41 to 50 years (16 cases of 16%), 51 to 60 years (14 case of 14%) and 16 to 20 years (4 cases of 4%). Evidence of dental infections was found in 42 cases of which 26 cases (18 males, 8 females) were having dental caries, 58 (58%) patients had no evidence of dental infection.Conclusions: Urticaria may be considered to be a pattern of reaction to many different stimuli, as suggested by unpredictable remissions and exacerbations. Many of the dental infections go unnoticed in chronic urticaria, we have found a high prevalence (42%) of these infections in our study.

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Suicidal Death Autopsy Analysis at Dhaka Medical College

Bangladesh Medical Journal ◽

10.3329/bmj.v40i1.9957 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 18-21 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

MN Hossain ◽

Z Rahman ◽

S Akhter

Keyword(s):

Forensic Medicine ◽

Causes Of Death ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Autopsy Report ◽

Common Causes ◽

Suicidal Death

A cross sectional study was carried out at the department of Forensic Medicine in Dhaka Medical College during the period of January 2008 to December 2009. Data were collected from 3rd copy of the post mortem reports which were preserved in the department of Forensic Medicine with the verbal consent of the doctors who performed autopsy report. During this period total 5114 autopsies were conducted. Out of this 970 cases (19%) were suicidal in nature. It was noticed that all suicidal deaths occurred from 10 years to all age group respectively, but top amongst age group of suicidal deaths occurred in between 21 to 30 years of people. Suicidal deaths are more common in female than male. Suicidal deaths due to hanging is highest, next common causes of death due to organophosphorus compund poisoning. Suicidal deaths by hanging is more in female than male but in poisoning cases male are more lvictimised than female. Objectives of our study are to see the occurrence and methods of suicidal death. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v40i1.9957 BMJ 2011; 40(1): 18-21

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End Organ Damage in Hypertensive Geriatric Age Group: A Cross Sectional Study

Journal of Medical Research and Innovation ◽

10.15419/jmri.75 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 10-16

Author(s):

Prakashkumar Kyada ◽

Kunal Jadhav ◽

T. K. Biswas ◽

Varshil Mehta ◽

Sojib Bin Zaman

Keyword(s):

Ventricular Hypertrophy ◽

Organ Damage ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Isolated Systolic Hypertension ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

End Organ Damage ◽

Common Risk Factors

Objective: Hypertension is one of the common risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases/disorders A developing country like India faces the double burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases; of the which, hypertension is the most important treatable cause of mortality and morbidity with loss of functional capacity and decline in the quality of life. Aim: To study the prevalence of end organ damage in the hypertensive geriatric age group. Method: The present study was a cross sectional study, conducted in 150 elderly patients admitted in MGM Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India with the diagnosis of stage I or II hypertension from 2011 to 2013. Results: Data analysis of the present study showed that 68% of elderly population aged between 60 to 69 years were suffering from hypertension. Compared to males, females had a higher rate of target organ damage. This study found that out of all patients with total end organ damage, 54.6 % had CVS complications, 15.7 % had hypertensive retinopathy, 25.9 % and 18.51 had raised creatinine and proteinuria respectively. 19.4 % had cerebrovascular accident (CVA) complications. Among Cardiovascular related complications Coronary artery disease (CAD) was found in 21 patients, out of them 7 had Congestive cardiac Failure (CCF). Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) was the most common complication and seen in 38 patients. 13.8 % patients had Regional Wall Motion Abnormality (RWMA) Conclusion: The present study concluded that Isolated Systolic Hypertension (ISH) is the commonest type of hypertension in geriatric age group. This study concluded that the most common risk factors of HTN in the elderly are sedentary life style, dyslipidemia and extra salt intake while the most common end organ damage was observed to be Left Ventricular Hypertrophy followed by renal dysfunction. Keywords: Hypertension, Isolated Systolic Hypertension, Dyslipidemia.

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