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Distribution of tooth wear among institutionalized residents (50-89 years old) in Baghdad City \ Iraq : cross-sectional study
Joint Authors
al-Samirrai, Sulafah Khalid
al-Azzawi, Muhammad G.
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2014), pp.180-183, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2014-03-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Interaction of three processes (attrition, abrasion and erosion) and it affects all societies, different age groups, and all cultures.
This study was achieved to evaluate the prevalence and distribution of tooth wear among institutionalized residents in Baghdad city / Iraq.
Subjects and Methods : This survey was accomplished on four private and one governmental institution in Baghdad city.
One-hundred twenty three (61 males, 62 females) aged 50-89 years were participated in this study.
The diagnosis and recording of tooth wear were according to criteria of Smith and Knight.
Results : The prevalence of tooth wear was 100 % with a mean (30.79 ± 19.39) and median (28).
The highest grade of tooth wear recorded was grade 2 (56.9 %), followed by grade 3 (26 %), grade 4 (17.1 %).
There was no statistically significant difference of total tooth wear among age groups (P > 0.05), astatistically significant difference was seen regarding the severity of tooth wear among different age groups ; for grade 2 and grade 4 (P < 0.05), while a statistically highly significant difference recorded for both grade 1 and grade 3.
A statistically highly significant difference of the total tooth wear was recorded between the total males and females (P < 0.01).
Conclusion : The occurrence of tooth wear among those subjects was high thus they need oral health policy makers for promotion, prevention and restorative care.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Azzawi, Muhammad G.& al-Samirrai, Sulafah Khalid. 2014. Distribution of tooth wear among institutionalized residents (50-89 years old) in Baghdad City \ Iraq : cross-sectional study. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 26, no. 1, pp.180-183.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-387356
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Azzawi, Muhammad G.& al-Samirrai, Sulafah Khalid. Distribution of tooth wear among institutionalized residents (50-89 years old) in Baghdad City \ Iraq : cross-sectional study. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 26, no. 1 (Mar. 2014), pp.180-183.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-387356
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Azzawi, Muhammad G.& al-Samirrai, Sulafah Khalid. Distribution of tooth wear among institutionalized residents (50-89 years old) in Baghdad City \ Iraq : cross-sectional study. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2014. Vol. 26, no. 1, pp.180-183.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-387356
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 182-183
Record ID
BIM-387356