Tooth loss, prosthetic status and treatment needs among industrial workers in Belgaum, Karnataka, India
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- V. Patil Vishal
- Department of Prosthodontics, Vasantdada Patil Dental College
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- Shigli Kamal
- Department of Prosthodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Dental College and Hospital
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- Hebbal Mamata
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, K. L. E. V. K. Institute of Dental Sciences
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- Agrawal Neha
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Modern Dental College and Research Centre
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The health of industrial workers often goes uncared for due to their stressful working conditions, busy schedules and poor economic conditions. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of tooth loss, prosthetic status and treatment needs among industrial workers in Belgaum, Karnataka, India according to the criteria described in the World Health Organization (WHO) Oral Health Assessment form (1997). A total of 614 workers participated in the study. Information was obtained regarding their oral hygiene practice. The presence or absence of habits, and the frequency and duration since the last visit to a dentist were recorded followed by clinical examination. Chi-square test was used to determine the association between the variables and tooth loss. There was a statistically significant difference between the number of missing teeth in different age groups, methods of cleaning, smoking habits and visits to the dentist. Regarding prosthetic status, only one worker had a fixed prosthesis in the mandibular arch. The study revealed that tooth loss was associated with oral hygiene practices, habits and visits to the dentist. Poor prosthetic status and high treatment needs were observed. This study emphasized the need for improved dental health awareness and availability of dental facilities to industrial workers. (J Oral Sci 54, 285-292, 2012)
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Ｊｏｕｒｎａｌ ｏｆ Ｏｒａｌ Ｓｃｉｅｎｃｅ 54 (4), 285-292, 2012
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