PREVALENCE OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND TREATMENT NEEDS IN A FACTORY POPULATION IN TRIVANDRUM DISTRICT, KERALA, INDIA: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Jacob Varghese; Meherunissa Bai

Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2019

PREVALENCE OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND TREATMENT NEEDS IN A FACTORY POPULATION IN TRIVANDRUM DISTRICT, KERALA, INDIA: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Jacob Varghese, Meherunissa Bai

Abstract :

Objectives: Periodontal Diseases have a universal prevalence. The CPITN assesses the periodontal status and the treatment needs and helps in identifying the actual prevalence of periodontitis and chart a plan to reduce the incidence of tooth loss. There are relatively few studies on periodontal diseases in Kerala. Methods: The prevalence of periodontal diseases and treatment needs in a population of factory workers in Trivandrum, Kerala, was assessed by using the CPITN system. Results: Only 0.6% of the population were free of periodontal disease; 86% exhibited calculus and shallow pathologic pockets, while about 9% presented deep pathologic pockets. Treatment need requirements indicate that 95% of the sample population needed professional scaling and curettage; while only 9% needed advanced surgical care. Conclusion: A major part of periodontal health care planning should be devoted to developing preventive measures aimed at the younger age groups to prevent various gingival and periodontal diseases.