Modelling the need for preventive oral care

Descriptive analysis of data from the 2013 Child Dental Health Survey involving multi-stage ran-dom sample of 1,526 five-year old and 1,313 fifteen-year old children was done to categorise children based on their caries risk which might be low, medium or high, in order to assess the needs pattern for dental care based on risk level to model the level of preventive care for this age group. The volume of evidence-informed preventative care was calculated based on their risk level. Analysis showed 62% [n=964] of five year old and 83% [n=1,087] of fifteen year olds were considered medium or high risk for dental caries. The findings were then extrapolated to the total population of five and fifteen year olds in England. Nationally the level of fluoride varishings and fissure sealants for age group being evaluated amounts to 4.3 million and 2.5 million applications annually respectively. Extent of caries risk is considerably high in British children and requires immediate preventive action

impact of removable partial dentures on abutment teeth

The aim of this study was to investigate periodontal health status of teeth in contact with removable prosthesis.In this study a total of 500 patients were examined from June 2016 to June 2017. Out of those 500 patients 200 patients were identified who were treated with removable partial denture and were having 0 score for gingival, plaque and calculus index. Patients meeting the inclusion criteria were recalled after 6 months to measure periodontal and gingival status of abutment teeth. Results show that removable partial dentures significantly affect health of abutment teeth. An increase in plaque gingival and calculus index is seen in abutment teeth along with the teeth being more prone to inflammation.Patients undergoing removable partial denture treatment must follow strict oral hygiene protocols, regular recall and follow up schedule for optimal treatment outcome