Prevalence of Complete and Partial Edentulous patients in Kashmir (J&K)

Sandeep Kour Bali; Mohammad Arif Lone; Shazia Mir

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Prevalence of Complete and Partial Edentulous patients in Kashmir (J&K)

Sandeep Kour Bali, Mohammad Arif Lone, Shazia Mir

Abstract :

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of complete and partial edentuluism in Kashmir division of J&K Materials and Methods: twelve hundred subjects aged between 15 and 70 years (600 males and 600 females) were included in the study. The patients were examined for the entire finding and patients of partial and complete edentuluism were recorded. Results: There was no statistically significant relationship between age and gender of the patient with edentuluism. However, with an increase in age, there was greater trend toward partial edentuluism followed by complete edentuluism of the patients in the groups of above 45 years of age. Conclusion: From the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that the prevalence of edentuluism increases with age, which results in various long-term effects of tooth removal on patient�s facial structure and general well being, thereby increasing the need for prosthodontics rehabilitation. More awareness and proper dental education regarding proper dental hygiene and timely replacement of the missing teeth need to be taken care of.