CompletedNot Applicable

Prevalence of Partial Edentulism Among Patients of Faculty of Dentistry Cairo University

Egypt362 participantsStarted 2022-08-15

Plain-language summary

The patterns of tooth loss are evaluated in many selected populations in numerous countries and so the frequency of partial edentulism seems to vary widely between different countries. The prevalence of various patterns of partially edentulous arches should be frequently revised and updated . This could help identify the changing treatment needs of the population and provide guidelines to prevent tooth loss emphasis should be placed on dental education, improve the quality of prosthodontic care being provided to patients oral and general health promotion which should highlight the control of common oral diseases such as caries at their various stages of progression and periodontal diseases. Additionally, regular dental check-ups should be made mandatory at schools, colleges and workplaces and community field trips should be conducted in order that increase in oral health awareness can also discourage patients attitude waiting until acute symptoms develop. According to our knowledge, no available studies investigated the prevalence of partial edentulism among patients in faculty of dentistry Cairo university. Therefore, this study wouldbe of valuable information to oral health planners for proposing strategies that will help dentalhealth care management in faculty of dentistry Cairo,

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patients above age of 20 years irrespective of sex, race, socioeconomic status having partially edentulism in either or both the arches
. Individuals who are willing and cooperative for study

Exclusion criteria

. Completely edentulous patients,
. patients with teeth extracted for orthodontic purpose
. Patients with an only missing third molar, un erupted or congenitally missing teeth, root tips,and loose teeth that were indicated for extraction were not included in the study.

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What they're measuring

Different Kennedy classes

Timeframe: "through study completion, an average of 1 year"

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04895969

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-15

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