Oral Health Policy Framing For Thirumazhisai Town Panchayat, Thiruvallur District, Tamilnadu Original Article

Abstract

Introduction

Oral health is an integral part of general health and no individual can be considered fully healthy while there is active disease in the mouth as “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely an absence of disease or infirmity. Aim of the study was  to assess the prevalence of oral diseases and treatment needs among 5 years, 12 years, 15 years, 35–44 years, and 65–74 years age group population residing in Thirumazhisai town panchayat, India.

Materials and methods

It is a Cross- sectional study conducted in Thirumazhisai town panchayat. Permanent residents  with the index age group -5, 12, 15, 35- 44, 65-74 years were included. A systematic random sampling methodology is used to carry out a cross sectional study in Thirumazhisai. Sample size, N= 207.  Data collection to be done using a pre-tested questionnaire and clinical examination of study participant. The first part involved collection of demographic information of participant. The dentition status, oral mucosal lesions and treatment needs were assessed based on WHO proforma.  All the subjects were examined under adequate illumination using plane mouth mirror and CPITN probe.

Results

 In this study, among 35 to 44 years age group  27%(56) were females and 19.4%(40) were males. Prevalence of dental caries was found to be high  about 42% among 35-44 years age group. Prevalene of partial denture wearers ( lower denture about 5.3% and upper denture about 4.8%) among 35-44 years old age group population. Prevalence of complete denture (about 2.4% )was found to be more among 65-74 years age group of  study population

Conclusion

In the present study, Preventive treatment was highly required among  12 years age group of study subjects.. Urgent treatment was highly required among 35-44 years old study population. Prevalence of dental caries and partial denture wearers was found to be high among 35-44 years old age group of study population.