Pattern of juvenile periodontitis in Lagos University Teaching Hospital Dental Centre
Keywords:
juvenile, periodontitis, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the survey was to study the pattern of juvenile periodontitis patients that presented at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Dental Centre from November 1999 to March 2004.Methods: Through review of case files of patients, twenty six juvenile periodontitis patients, within the age range of 18 and 30 years were identified and their dental records reviewed.
Results: There were 11 males and 15 females, giving a male female ratio of 0.73:1. Overall, the maxillary and mandibular incisors were the most missing tooth type (47.54%), particularly in the 20 - 24 year age group. Comparatively, more incisors were missing in females compared to males. Conversely, tooth mobility was more common in males; 60% of severely mobile teeth were seen in males. These patients were found to have poor facial aesthetics.
Conclusion: Given the late presentation of juvenile periodontitis found in the study, it is recommended that check-ups of patients at the dental clinics for early diagnosis of juvenile periodontitis and regular check-ups to prevent the rapid progression of this condition in juveniles should be
Keywors: juvenile, periodontitis, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care 2005, 17(1): 51-54
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2005-12-09
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