IADR Abstract Archives
Oral Health Assessment of Children in a Charity Institution
Objectives: To assess the oral health status of children in a charity institution and formulate recommendations as needed.
Methods: A descriptive study on oral health status was conducted on 46 children residing in the charity institution ages 1 – 24 years old. Among the 46 children, 32 were normal children and 14 were special children. Information regarding the demographic factors, oral hygiene practices, diet and length of stay in the charity institution were obtained through interview method. Oral examination was performed using mouth mirror and spoon excavator. Data was collected by using WHO form.
Results: Subjects' age ranges from one year to 24 years old with the mean age of 1-5 years old.The mean deft for male children was 7.81 and the mean deft for female children was 7.8 There was no significant difference. 22 male children had 80 decayed teeth, 2 extracted teeth and 0 filling. 24 female children had 52 decayed teeth, 26 extracted teeth and 0 filling. The mean for caries prevalence for normal male children was 9.29 and the mean for caries prevalence for normal female children is 3.41, there is significant difference. The mean for caries prevalence special male children is 1.2 and the mean for caries prevalence for special female children was 13.4, there is significant difference. Among the subjects 39% required two or more restorations of teeth, 40% of the subjects required extraction of teeth and all subjects needed fluoride application.
Conclusions: The present study revealed high level of untreated dental disease. Subjects presented with fair oral hygiene which suggest inadequate oral health care. The implementation of oral health program for prevention of oral diseases would lead to the betterment of oral health status. Improvement of oral health needs collaboration of professionals in the healthcare services in doing preventive measures. All children would benefit from topical fluoride application.
Methods: A descriptive study on oral health status was conducted on 46 children residing in the charity institution ages 1 – 24 years old. Among the 46 children, 32 were normal children and 14 were special children. Information regarding the demographic factors, oral hygiene practices, diet and length of stay in the charity institution were obtained through interview method. Oral examination was performed using mouth mirror and spoon excavator. Data was collected by using WHO form.
Results: Subjects' age ranges from one year to 24 years old with the mean age of 1-5 years old.The mean deft for male children was 7.81 and the mean deft for female children was 7.8 There was no significant difference. 22 male children had 80 decayed teeth, 2 extracted teeth and 0 filling. 24 female children had 52 decayed teeth, 26 extracted teeth and 0 filling. The mean for caries prevalence for normal male children was 9.29 and the mean for caries prevalence for normal female children is 3.41, there is significant difference. The mean for caries prevalence special male children is 1.2 and the mean for caries prevalence for special female children was 13.4, there is significant difference. Among the subjects 39% required two or more restorations of teeth, 40% of the subjects required extraction of teeth and all subjects needed fluoride application.
Conclusions: The present study revealed high level of untreated dental disease. Subjects presented with fair oral hygiene which suggest inadequate oral health care. The implementation of oral health program for prevention of oral diseases would lead to the betterment of oral health status. Improvement of oral health needs collaboration of professionals in the healthcare services in doing preventive measures. All children would benefit from topical fluoride application.