Prevalence of infectious diseases and disorders in relation to head and neck region. Pertaining to an original research
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Assessment of oral health includes careful examination of hard and soft tissues. The Global Burden of Diseases,2015 indicates that dental caries and periodontal diseases are the most common oral disorders followed by other oral lesions. The aim of the study is to identify the pattern and expression of oral mucosal lesions using WHO guidelines and Oral Hygiene Index – S respectively in paediatric population. 100 patients 3-16 years of age from department of paediatrics in a multispeciality hospital, Chennai were examined. Majority of them had oral lesions(68%) with traumatic ulceration being the most common.
Source: Acta Bioclínica
Authors: Susmita Choudhary, Shivangi Verma, Anindita Talukdar, Karthik Shunmugavelu, Evangeline Dhinakaran, Datta Kiran
Institutions: RKDF University, G Pulla Reddy Dental College & Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414731407
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