A Cross Sectional Study of Periodontal Disease among adults near a practice field area of a Tertiary Medical Institute of Raipur, CG

Dr. Babita Sahu; Dr Jyoti Vijay Tote

Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2019

A Cross Sectional Study of Periodontal Disease among adults near a practice field area of a Tertiary Medical Institute of Raipur, CG

Dr. Babita Sahu, Dr Jyoti Vijay Tote

Abstract :

Introduction: Periodontal Disease as shown in previous studies is a major public health problem in India. The problem is dreadful among rural & lower socio-economic status. The present study was planned to assess the magnitude of Periodontal disease in a rural area. Method: Study was designed as a cross sectional Analytical study . Study was conducted among adults residing near a practice field area of a tertiary Medical Institute. Interviewed and examined with the help of predesigned and Pretested questionnaire / Format . Study subjects were chosen by random sampling . Results: Among the total adults participated in the study the overall magnitude of A total of 20.8% had shallow periodontal pockets, dental calculus was the most predominant score in all age groups with 40% of the total population. The prevalence of shallow and deep periodontal pockets increased with increasing age. The prevalence of periodontal disease was observed to be higher in Females. Conclusion: An increase in awareness of dental diseases on a community level along with better availability of health care facilities would be beneficial in reducing the prevalence of periodontal diseases Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can prevent further damage