RATIONALE FOR SEEKING DENTAL CARE IN PEDIATRIC POPULATION OF RURAL NAGPUR, INDIA

Sneha Khekade; Shweta Chandak; Pankaj Chavhan; Miranda George; Niharika Gahlod

Volume : VI, Issue : XI, November - 2017

RATIONALE FOR SEEKING DENTAL CARE IN PEDIATRIC POPULATION OF RURAL NAGPUR, INDIA

Sneha Khekade, Shweta Chandak, Pankaj Chavhan, Miranda George, Niharika Gahlod

Abstract :

Introduction: The knowledge of epidemiological status of oral hygiene among particular population is important for planning the need and provision for paediatric service to enhance quality of life.

Aim and objectives: To assess the reasons for seeking dental care among pediatric dental patients of rural Nagpur. To determine the age and gender linked dental problems among children.

Methodology: This cross sectional study involved all the Paediatric patients visiting Department of Pedodontics and Paediatric Dentistry for a period of 1 year. Data collected was subjected to statistical analysis.

Result: It was observed that male child patient visited the dental hospital more than female patients. The predominant reason for the most common complaint was pain/emergency, followed by decayed teeth, unclean teeth, malaligned teeth, fractured tooth, mobility, abnormalities, and other problems.

Conclusion: The most common Dental problem was pain/emergency among Pediatric Dental Patients.