Prevalence of Dental Caries Among the Patients Visiting Islam Dental College Hospital Sialkot

Abstract

Objectives: This study was designed to find out the occurrence of dental caries among the patients visiting Islam Dental College Hospital Sialkot.

Study Design: Observational / descriptive / cross sectional study.

Place and Duration of study: This study was carried out at Islam Dental College Hospital, Sialkot from
1^st September 2015 to 30^th December 2015

Materials and Methods: The study consisted of Oral Examination of 1008 Patients (526 males and 482 females) in the diagnostic department. Dentition status and treatment need (WHO 1997) method was used to assess the caries of patients. Mouth mirror and probes were used to examine the patients.

Results: The results showed that there were 52% male and 48% females. Of the total patients seen, 44.4 % patients showed presence of dental caries which was higher in males (p<0.05), in the mandibular arch in both sexes and in posterior teeth compared to anterior teeth. In both the sexes, second molar teeth were affected more.

Conclusion: Present study shows that the dental caries a common disease affecting both male and female and more prevalent in posterior teeth compared to other teeth.  Health professionals and dentists need to educate communities regarding the risk factors of dental caries and also give proper hygiene instructions.