ABSTRACT

Background: Dental prosthesis may also influence the risk of caries and the amount of stress on natural teeth. Many patients fail to keep their dentures clean and continue to use unclean dentures. This may be a result of lack of reinforcement about hygiene methods from clinicians and failure of patients to attend periodic recalls. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 1041 partially edentulous subjects aged 18 years and older. a house-to-house survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of caries among dental prosthesis wearers and remaining population of Mangalore taluk, Karnataka State, India using a pretested proforma. Data collected were analyzed using chi-square test. Results: Dental caries was high among RPD wearers among all age groups and education level. Men wearing RPD showed higher prevalence of dental caries. Conclusion: It is essential to institute structured recall visits and reinforce oral hygiene habits effectively in a timely manner to target population. Keywords: Dental caries, prosthodontics status, RPD wearers, dental prosthesis
Publication date: 01/03/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.3.6923