Dental treatment needs and demands among patients attending the college of dentistry in Baghdad
Author
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 12, Issue 1 (31 Dec. 2002), pp.89-93, 5 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2002-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The dental needs and demands were assessed in a randomly selected sample of 161 subjects attending the clinic of diagnosis, College of Dentistry in Baghdad for the first time.
The DMFT and CPITN indices were followed in the diagnosis of dental caries and periodontal health condition respectively.
Toothache accounted for the most frequent overall dental complaint, caries was the main cause of pain.
The next demand was check-ups followed by aesthetic problems.
Concerning the treatment needs, all the patients were in need to dental treatment even those who attended for check-ups.
One surface restorations were needed in 69.65% of the patients, 82.6% were in need to two or more surfaces restorations, and 53.4% were required bridge construction.
Endodontic therapy needs were in 38.5% of the subjects.
The proportion of patients who needs for periodontal treatment was 81.9%, extraction 9.9% and for prosthetic treatment was 5.05%.
The data of the present study revealed a lack of demand for oral and dental treatment of Iraqi population.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Rawi, Inas I.. 2002. Dental treatment needs and demands among patients attending the college of dentistry in Baghdad. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 12, no. 1, pp.89-93.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Rawi, Inas I.. Dental treatment needs and demands among patients attending the college of dentistry in Baghdad. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 12, no. 1 (2002), pp.89-93.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-370369
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Rawi, Inas I.. Dental treatment needs and demands among patients attending the college of dentistry in Baghdad. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2002. Vol. 12, no. 1, pp.89-93.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-370369
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 91-93
Record ID
BIM-370369