Evaluation of prosthodontic needs in an industrial community

ABSTRACT

A certain industrial community was chosen for this survey. Workers were examined thoroughly and a precise history was recorded. The study aimed at surveying prevalance of edentulous areas at various age groups, and its distribution, utilization rate of prosthetic appliances and possible causes of loss of teeth. Data obtained revealed that increase of prevalance of edentulous area increases with age distributed mostly in upper pre molar and molar areas and the main cause being caries. As for utilization rate of appliances in the partially edentulous this proved to be low. From this study it is clear that there is no coordination between the using dental needs and the dental facilities and services given. The survey has attracted our attention of the paramount importance of preventive dental care, education and motivation of workers as regards earlyprosthetic treatment and encouragement of further studies by Health Insurance Programmes as the health of our workers in general affects our industrial flourishment