Etiology and Pattern of Partially Dentate States with respect to Gender and Choice of Treatment

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Title: Etiology and Pattern of Partially Dentate States with respect to Gender and Choice of Treatment

Authors: Adil Bin Irfan, Saad Mansoor, Naseer Ahmed, Wareesha Naseem, Tayaba Saeed, Maria Shakoor Abbasi, Maryam Abdul Rahman, Aleesha Faisal

Journal: Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College (JIMDC)

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Publisher: Healers Educational Society

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2023

Volume: 12

Issue: 3

Language: English

DOI: 10.35787/jimdc.v12i3.708

Keywords: Kennedy’s classificationMauk’s ClassificationOsborne classificationPartial dentate arches

Abstract

Objectives: Edentulism is an irreversible chronic condition that seriously affects the stomatognathic system. Consequently, determining its etiology and pattern with respect to the choice of treatment may contribute to prioritizing preventive and rehabilitative oral health interventions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the causes and patterns of partially dentate states with respect to gender and their respective choice of treatmentMethods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 555 patients visiting the prosthodontics department of Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine for a duration of five months from 15th Oct’2019 to 15th March’2020. A close-ended well-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The descriptive analysis was carried out using SPSS-25 and Chi-square test was used, to find the effect of gender, and number of missing teeth on partially dentate arch classification. The p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: The results of the study showed the two most common causes of missing teeth were caries (66.3%), and periodontal disease (13.8%). It was also found that Kennedy’s and Mauk’s class 3 to be the most prevalent in maxilla 159 (61.3%), 98(37.1%) and 148 (50%), 120 (41.23%) in mandible. Osborne’s class 2 was most prevalent with 127 (48.65%) in the mandible and 171 (58.16%) in the maxilla, respectively. Furthermore, both genders were found to have Kennedy’s and Mauk’s class 3 and Osborne class 2. Ironically, the majority of the patients choose acrylic partial dentures as a treatment option for the replacement of missing teeth.Conclusion: This study describes that Kennedys, Mauk’s Class 3 and Osborne Class 2 were found in the majority of participants. Dental caries and periodontal disease were the common cause of missing teeth with acrylic partial denture remained the most opted treatment option.

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Research Objective

To identify the causes and patterns of partially dentate states with respect to gender and their respective choice of treatment.

Methodology

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 555 patients visiting the prosthodontics department of Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine over a five-month period (October 15, 2019, to March 15, 2020). Data was collected using a close-ended questionnaire. Descriptive analysis and Chi-square tests were performed using SPSS-25, with a p-value of ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant.

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Discussion

Partial edentulism significantly impacts oral health-related quality of life. Dental caries and periodontal disease are the primary causes of tooth loss. The choice of treatment is often influenced by cost-effectiveness, with acrylic partial dentures being the most common option. The study observed a higher prevalence of certain partially dentate classifications in females, potentially due to greater concern for aesthetics and function.

Key Findings

The two most common causes of missing teeth were caries (66.3%) and periodontal disease (13.8%). Kennedy's and Mauk's class 3, and Osborne's class 2 were the most prevalent classifications. Acrylic partial dentures were the most frequently chosen treatment option. Females showed a higher prevalence of Kennedy's and Mauk's class 3 and Osborne class 2 compared to males.

Conclusion

Kennedy's, Mauk's Class 3, and Osborne Class 2 were the most common patterns of partially dentate states. Dental caries and periodontal disease were the leading causes of tooth loss, and acrylic partial dentures remained the most frequently selected treatment option.

Fact Check

1. Sample Size: The study included 555 participants.
2. Duration of Study: The data collection period was five months, from October 15, 2019, to March 15, 2020.
3. Prevalence of Caries: Caries was identified as the cause of missing teeth in 66.3% of participants.

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