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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · European Journal of General Dentistry 2014; 3(01): 29-33
DOI: 10.4103/2278-9626.126206
Original Article

Periodontal status of Tibetan refugees residing in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Poonam Mahajan
Department of Public Health Dentistry, H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
,
K. L. Veeresha
1   Public Health Dentistry, M.M. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
,
Ajay Mahajan
2   Department of Periodonics, H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Abstract

Objective: Oral health is an integral part of the general health, however, oral health has been given lower priority than other health problems especially among the underprivileged refugee population. Out of total refugees in the world, 70% of the refugees belong to Tibet. This study was taken up to assess the periodontal status and treatment needs of Tibetans residing in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India and to explore and suggest better oral health care delivery to them. Materials and Methods: Tibetans above the age of 12 years were included in this cross-sectional study. American Dental Association (ADA) Type-3 examination was conducted. Data regarding demography and oral health practices was recorded on a structured format. For recording periodontal status and treatment need index was used. The data was analyzed using the SPSS statistical software. Results: A total of 550 subjects were examined for CPITN. Maximum subjects 266 (48.3%) had a CPITN score of 2 (Calculus and other plaque retentive factors). 27% (149) subjects had healthy peridontium. Female periodontal status was worse than males. It was also found that mean number of healthy sextants was higher in subjects who brush twice a day (3.5) when compared to those who brush once a day (2.4). Conclusion: The study revealed poor periodontal status among Tibetans and dental treatment requirement steadily increased with the advancement of age and was also related to other factors like poverty, education, and their tough life where oral health is given no priority.

Keywords

Tibetan - refugee - periodontal status - Himachal - treatment needs


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