Abstract
Introduction: Oral conditions have an impact on the quality of life of children in different ways, not just functionally, but also psychologically and socially. The diagnosis of oral diseases is thus, an essential aspect of dental practice. Aim: To estimate the prevalence of dentofacial anomalies, dental fluorosis, dental trauma, oral mucosal lesions and dental erosion. Materials and Method: The study was carried out amongst 5, 12 and 15- year old residents of urban, semi-urban and rural population of Meerut division of Western U.P, INDIA. 2100 children were examined in the study. Data was recorded in a self-designed proforma. Recordings were done according to WHO basic methods -4th and 5thedition. The collected data was subjected to statistical analysis. Results:One way ANOVA was used for statistical analysis. Severe/handicapping malocclusion was observed in 5.2% of the children examined. Prevalence of dental fluorosis was 47.5% and that of dental trauma was 5.38% with enamel-dentin fracture being the most common occurrence. Prevalence of oral mucosal lesion was 1.14% with ulceration and abscess being more common with 11% prevalence. However, dental erosion was absent in all the population groups examined. Conclusion:Malocclusion, dental fluorosis and dental trauma were found to be prevalent in the various population groups thereby emphasizing the need for regular conduct of oral health surveys and making appropriate strategies for prevention and prompt treatment. Keywords: Dentofacial anomaly, Dental fluorosis, Oral mucosal lesion, WHO, Dental trauma
Highlights
Oral conditions have an impact on the quality of life of children in different ways, not just functionally, and psychologically and socially
A total of 2100 children were examined in the study
It was found that out of 1369 subjects (12 and 15- year olds) assessed for dentofacial anomalies, 49.7% (681) had normal/minor malocclusion with DAI score of 13-25 suggesting no or slight need of treatment, 438 (32%) had definite malocclusion with DAI score of 26-30 suggesting need of elective treatment, 179 (13.1%) had severe malocclusion with DAI score of 31-35 suggesting highly desired treatment need and 71 (5.2%) had very severe/handicapping malocclusion with DAI score of >36 suggesting mandatory treatment need
Summary
Oral conditions have an impact on the quality of life of children in different ways, not just functionally, and psychologically and socially. The present study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of dental erosion, dental trauma, malocclusion, dental fluorosis and oral mucosal lesions in children of Meerut division of Western Uttar Pradesh and making an attempt to prevent and treat these diseases at an early stage.
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