Prevalence of developmental disturbances of teeth in 6-13 year old Indian child population : A cross sectional study

Md. Imran; Pranav; Ajla Khan; Rahul Kumar Singh; Kongkana Kalita; Sandeep Saurabh

Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2019

Prevalence of developmental disturbances of teeth in 6-13 year old Indian child population : A cross sectional study

Md. Imran, Pranav, Ajla Khan, Rahul Kumar Singh, Kongkana Kalita, Sandeep Saurabh

Abstract :

Disturbances during the period of tooth development may result in alteration the size, shape, number or morphology of teeth and are commonly encountered by dental professionals resulting in low self esteem in the conscious patients and or functional problems. Available literature has shown a wide variation in the prevalence of these aberrations in different populations throughout the world. Aims– To assess the prevalence of various developmental disturbances of tooth in a sample of Indian children. Methods– A total of 2500 children in the age group of 6 to 13 years visiting the OPD of pedodontics and preventive dentistry of Mithila Minority Dental College & Hospital, Darbhanga, Bihar were screened clinically for the prevalence of developmental disturbances of teeth, the data was tabulated and analysed statistically. Results– Prevalence of developmental disturbances was 5.02 %. in the study population and Enalmel hypoplasia, hypodontia were the most frequently encountered anomalies. Conclusion– Developmental disturbances of the teeth are common, an early detection and intervention may prevent future complications and requirement of more complex multidisciplinary treatment in the future.