Periodontal status among tibetan refugees residing in jodhpur city
J. res. dent
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3(4): 722-729, jul.-ago2015.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
The present study is an attempt to evaluate the periodontal characteristics of this Tibetan refugee population and discuss possible oral health promotion activities. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
124 Tibetan were examined for the periodontal status using CPI and LOA index in Tibetan refugee camps in Jodhpur city, Rajasthan.RESULTS:
Overall prevalence of periodontal disease among Tibetan refugees was 69%. Majority of the study participants {253(34%)} had CPI score 2. Periodontal status in Tibetan refugees is significantly (p≤0.05) associated with age group. Majority of study participants 232(32%) had LOA score 0.CONCLUSION:
As age increases the periodontal diseases increases among study participants. There is significant association between age groups and periodontal status of Tibetan refugees.
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Type of study:
Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
J. res. dent
Journal subject:
Dentistry
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Sa£de Bucal
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
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