Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of dental caries in visually impaired children and adults aged 6-25yrs attending special schools in Delhi.

Materials and Methods: A total number of 1131 visually impaired individuals studying in various special care institutions in Delhi were examined. Extra-oral as well as intra-oral examinations were carried out and Decayed-Missing-Filled Teeth (DMFT) Index and decayed-extracted-filled teeth (deft) Index was used. The relevant findings were entered in the proforma.

Results: It was seen that out of a total of 285 students in the mixed dentition group, 77 individuals had dental caries constituting 27.02%; whereas in the other group, out of a total of 1131; 575 individuals presented with DMFT scores constituting 50.84%. On the whole, it was noted that 44.3% of the individuals were caries free in both the groups.

Conclusion: The DMFT index showed a cumulative increase with age. As age advanced, the incidence increased. Dental caries prevalence was more in males as compared to females.

Keywords: Dental Caries; Visually Impaired; Children and Adults; Institutionalized; Special Children

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Citation

Citation: Nandita Mohan. “Prevalence of Dental Caries among Institutionalized Visually Impaired Children and Adults Aged 6 - 25 yrs in Delhi”. Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 4.6 (2020): 09-12.

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