title: Comparative assessment of dentition status among poliomyelitis children in Udaipur, India.
abstract: To determine and compare the dental caries experience and treatment needs of children with Poliomyelitis at Udaipur, India. Total sample comprised of 344 children with Poliomyelitis (upper limb disability: 33.4%; lower limb disability: 33.7%; both upper and lower limb disability: 32.8%) in the age group of 12-15 years. Clinical examination included recording Dentition Status and Treatment Needs. Chi-square test, Analysis of variance (ANOVA), multiple logistic and stepwise linear regressions were used for statistical analysis. The mean decayed, missing, filled teeth (DMFT) score (4.47 ± 3.09) was found to be highest among children with Poliomyelitis having both upper and lower limb impairment (p < .05). Stepwise and logistic regression analysis showed that the best predictors for dental caries were disability, socioeconomic status and snacks in between meals. A significant relationship of dental caries with limb involved in impairment draws immediate attention for a planned approach in improving the oral health.
authors: Department of Public Health Dentistry, Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, India. rameshpcd@yahoo.co.in
authors: Ramesh
authors: R
authors: Nagarajappa
authors: Mridula
authors: M
authors: Tak
authors: Archana J
authors: AJ
authors: Sharda
authors: Kailash
authors: K
authors: Asawa
authors: Gayathri
authors: G
authors: Ramesh
authors: Nagarajappa
authors: N
authors: Sandesh
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004245:DMF Index; D003729:Dental Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012648:Self Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D062410:Snacks; D012923:Social Class; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D014100:Toothpastes