Prevalence of Oral Lesions and Adverse Oral Habits in Residents of a Specific Localityin Chennai
Dr. Ruksana Sheik
, Dr. Gheena S
oral lesions, adverse habits, smoking, dental hygiene, oral cancer
Abstract Aim: To assess the prevalence of oral lesions and adverse oral habits in residents of a specific locality in chennai. Materials and method: Questionnaire based survey with oral screening. 100 subjects were evaluated in this study in a specific locality in chennai. Results: In this study a total of 100 people were screened. Out of 100, 65 were females 35 were male subjects. The prevalence of oral lesions was found to be 15%. The oral lesions which were found during the clinical examination includes lingual tonsils (6%), fissured tongue (4%), aphthous ulcer (4%), lichen planus (1%). 23% of people have the habit of smoking, 15% of people paan chewing, 12% tobacco chewing and 10% of people consumed alcohol in this study. Conclusion: The prevalence of oral habits and lesions were significantly less in the present study. Epidemiological studies helps in finding out the disease in a specific area so that special programs can be conducted to make the people aware of the oral lesions and adverse oral habits
"Prevalence of Oral Lesions and Adverse Oral Habits in Residents of a Specific Localityin Chennai", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.5, Issue 2, page no.181 - 189, February-2020, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2002030.pdf
Volume 5
Issue 2,
February-2020
Pages : 181 - 189
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_191355
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2002030
Downloads: 000347456
Research Area: Biological Science
Country: chennai, Tamil nadu, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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