Prevalence of partial edentulism, complete edentulism and single complete opposing partial edentulism in relation to the age groups and gender in the local population of Hyderabad

Objective: This study was carried out to evaluate the prevalence of partial edentulism, complete edentulism and complete edentulous arch opposing the partial edentulous arches in relation to the various age groups and gender in local population of Hyderabad

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Prosthodontic, Isra Dental College, Hyderabad. Duration of the study was 6 months, from January 2016 to June, 2016. A total 504 patients were selected for this study on the basis of history and clinical examination. The selected subjects were divided into six age groups. Data was statistically analysed by SPSS statistics software version 21. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, mean and cross tabulation were applied to test the variables. The level of statistical significance was set to 0.5%

Results: The results showed that out of 504 selected subjects 426 [84.5%] subjects were partially edentulous, as compared to completely edentulous patients who numbered only 66 [13.1%] whereas 7 [1.4%] subjects had complete edentulous upper ridge and partially edentulous lower ridge, only 5 [1%] subjects had complete edentulous lower ridge and partially edentulous upper ridge. Partially edentulous jaws were more prevalent in females and in middle aged patients ranging from 31-40 years and completely edentulous jaws were more prevalent among male subjects in old age subjects who were above 60 years of age. Single complete denture opposing partially edentulous ridges were more common in females and in patients who were above 30 years of age

Conclusion: This study concluded that the partially edentulous jaws were more prevalent as compared to completely edentulous jaws. Partially edentulous jaws were more prevalent in females and in middle aged patients while completely edentulous jaws were more prevalent among male subjects and in old age subjects of either age, whereas single complete denture opposing partially edentulous ridges were more common in females and in patients who were above 30 years of age

To evaluate the self-apprehension of dental students about their own smile aesthetics

Objective: This cross-sectional observational study was accomplished at Isra University to evaluate the self-apprehension of dental students related to their own smile

Material and Methods: This study was comprised of 166 dental students belonging to both genders. A structured selfadministered questionnaire was used to conduct a survey among undergraduate dental students at all study levels in Isra University. Questionnaire was designed to observe the self-apprehension and satisfaction of students with reference to their dental appearance. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics via 21st version of SPSS. 0.05% was established as the level of significance

Results: 166 students [32 males and 134 females] participated in this survey. 32.5% students were shy as against 91.6% students who were bold at smiling in public. 55.4% students preferred to be photographed from side pose while 69.9% were inspired by other's smile. In terms of teeth dimensions, 60.2%, 54.8% and 46.4% students were gratified with the length, breadth and form of their teeth respectively

Conclusion: This study concludes that greater number of dental student were self-assured regarding their apprehension on their own dental appearance. Majority of the females though contented with the dimensions and contour of their teeth, urged to have lighter teeth

assessment of the shade differences in the anterior teeth according to the age and gender, using commercially available shade guide

Objective: To assess the shade differences in the anterior teeth according to the age and gender using commercially available shade guide in the local populations of Hyderabad

Methodology: This cross sectional study comprised of 200 patients belonging to both genders ranging in age from 15 to 75 years, divided into four groups on the basis of chronological age: Group I: 15 to 30, group II: 31 to 45 , group III: 46 to 60 and group IV: 61 and onwards. Shade of the middle third of the labial surface of the anterior teeth was recorded visually using Vitapan® classical shade guide. Data was analyzed via SPSS version 21. Descriptive statistics such as percentage, frequency distribution, cross tabulation and descriptive were included in Data analysis. The level of significance was set at <0.05

Results: This study revealed that the most common shade recorded was A2 [45%], followed by B2 [20%] and A3 [10%].Younger patients had lighter tooth shades. Shades were darker with increasing age. The most common shade selected in age group I and group II was A2 which were represented as 52.8% and 52.9% respectively. Among males, the most common shade was A2 [47.6%], followed by B2 [19.5%] and A3 [15.9%] whereas in females most common shade was A2 [43.2%], followed by B2 [20.3%] and A1 [10.2%]

Conclusion: This study concluded that the tooth shade selection was strongly associated with both age and gender. Most common classical shade selected was A2. Shades were darker with the advancing age. Women's teeth were lighter than the men's. This information can be effective for fabrication of more life-like prosthesis

Prevalence of gingivitis in school children at different government schools of district hyderabad

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in 5-15 years school going children at different government schools of district Hyderabad

Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in government schools on children from nursery to grade 8 in Hyderabad, Sindh from 5th October, 2015 to 6th November, 2015. A total 1093 students varying in age from 5-15 yrs. were counted in the study. We used Periodontal Disease Index [PDI] to assess the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis. Apreformedquestionnaire was used; one house officer and 2 Assistant professors examined the students according to PDI and completed the data form. After evaluation the score was calculated. Data was analyzed via SPSS version 21. Descriptive statistics such as percentage, frequency distribution, cross tabulation were included in data analysis. The level of significance was set at <0.05%

Results: This study revealed that 70.4% students were suffering from gingivitis; 25.2% of students suffered from periodontitis and only 4.4% of students were healthy

Conclusion: The prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in government school children of Hyderabad is found to be high