The Oral Health Status of Factory Workers in Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Authors

  • Sood M.
     ,IN
  • Blaggnna A.
     ,IN
  • Aggarwal V.
     ,IN

Keywords:

Oral Health Status, Factory Workers, Bahadurgarh

Abstract

A study on oral health status of 1331 workers of three factories in Bahadurgarh, Haryana was carried out. The distribution of the sample was 1305(98.05%) males and 26 females with mean age of 33.85 years. The use of tobacco was noticed in 307(23.07%) smokers and 377(28.32%) tobacco chewers. Examination of soft tissues showed 77(5.79%) subjects with oral lesions. Leukoplakia, lichen planus and ulcers were significantly higher in tobacco users. The prevalence of caries was 59%. Mean CPI score was 1.77. Clinical Attachment Loss was found in 796(59.8%) subjects. 472(35.46%) subjects had missing teeth and 38 subjects had dental prosthesis.

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2018-12-24

How to Cite

M., S., A., B., & V., A. (2018). The Oral Health Status of Factory Workers in Bahadurgarh, Haryana. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 25(2), 117–118. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/jpfa/article/view/23026

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Volume 25, Issue 2, June 2011

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Original Articles

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