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Acta Biomedica Scientia

Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017
Mcmed International
Acta Biomedica Scientia
Issn
2348 - 215X (Print), 2348 - 2168 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
PREVALENCE OF LOSS OF TEETH AMONG GAY, BISEXUALS AND TRANSGENDERS POPULATIONS IN KARAIKAL, PUDUCHERRY, INDIA
Author
Mahendirakumar Nagarajan*, Vijitha D, Krishnaraj Ranganathan
Email
nmk.mds@gmail.com
keyword
Bisexuals, Edentulism, Gay, Oral Health, Transgender
Abstract
Background: Gay, Bisexuals and Transgenders are socially neglected community and discrimination against them is very common. They are at risk of many oral health problems and the awareness among them about the common oral health problem is inadequate. Aim and Objectives: To study the prevalence of loss of teeth among Gay, Bisexuals and Transgenders populations in Karaikal. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive study and the study population included Gay, Bisexuals and Transgenders in Karaikal. For each study participant, demographic details and dental history was recorded and oral examination was performed. Results: Total of 440 subjects, of which 290 were Gay, 125 were Bisexuals and 25 were Transgenders examined in the age group ranging from 18 to 52.67.6% of the gay individuals (196 out of 290), 62.4 % of the bisexual individuals (78 out of 125), and 64% of the transgender individuals (16 out of 25) reported with reported with partial loss of teeth (partial edentulism). In each group, more than 50 % of the population were found to be with partial loss of teeth in this study. Conclusion:Prevalence of partial edentulism is high in these socially neglected populations. This group should be potential target for periodic screening that will help in early diagnosis and treatment of dental caries and periodontal problem which are the leading cause of early loss of teeth.
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