Third molar infections and their impact on systemic health- an awareness study among women degree college students of Udupi City, Karnataka, India
Introduction: The wisdom teeth usually erupt at the age of 17–25 years leading to the risk of pericoronitis, caries, periodontitis, anterior crowding of teeth and cyst development. Previous studies have reported that the third molar infection is more associated with the age group of 26–35 years and...
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| author | Ananya Prabhu Ramprasad Vasthare Prajna P. Nayak Gargi Gandhi Shreyosi Banik Bidisha Sarmah |
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| description | Introduction: The wisdom teeth usually erupt at the age of 17–25 years leading to the risk of pericoronitis, caries, periodontitis, anterior crowding of teeth and cyst development. Previous studies have reported that the third molar infection is more associated with the age group of 26–35 years and is more commonly reported in the female gender. Aims: Hence, the aim was to assess knowledge regarding third molar infections among women degree college students. Method: ology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 600 students in three women's degree colleges. Awareness and oral health practices were recorded using a supervised self-administered structured questionnaire. The third molar status was recorded by two calibrated examiners. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, independent T-test and chi-square tests were used to interpret the data. Results: The prevalence of dental caries and pericoronitis with respect to the third molar was 22.5 % and 10.5 % respectively. 63 % expressed no awareness regarding problems associated with third molars. Only 27.2 % were aware of the impact of third molar infection on general health. Mean awareness score was 3.22 ± 1.60. There was a significant increase in awareness of third molars with age. Presence of dental caries significantly affects knowledge score, with those having dental caries (3.68) having a higher score. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of comprehensive oral health education programs tailored to the needs of students in different educational institutions. By raising awareness about third-molar-related complications and promoting regular dental check-ups, these programs can contribute to improving oral health outcomes among young adults. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0a32f464156c4634835590064668aec12025-02-09T05:00:15ZengElsevierJournal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research2212-42682025-01-01151141145Third molar infections and their impact on systemic health- an awareness study among women degree college students of Udupi City, Karnataka, IndiaAnanya Prabhu0Ramprasad Vasthare1Prajna P. Nayak2Gargi Gandhi3Shreyosi Banik4Bidisha Sarmah5Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, IndiaDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India; Corresponding author. Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka, India.Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, IndiaManipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, IndiaManipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, IndiaDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, IndiaIntroduction: The wisdom teeth usually erupt at the age of 17–25 years leading to the risk of pericoronitis, caries, periodontitis, anterior crowding of teeth and cyst development. Previous studies have reported that the third molar infection is more associated with the age group of 26–35 years and is more commonly reported in the female gender. Aims: Hence, the aim was to assess knowledge regarding third molar infections among women degree college students. Method: ology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 600 students in three women's degree colleges. Awareness and oral health practices were recorded using a supervised self-administered structured questionnaire. The third molar status was recorded by two calibrated examiners. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, independent T-test and chi-square tests were used to interpret the data. Results: The prevalence of dental caries and pericoronitis with respect to the third molar was 22.5 % and 10.5 % respectively. 63 % expressed no awareness regarding problems associated with third molars. Only 27.2 % were aware of the impact of third molar infection on general health. Mean awareness score was 3.22 ± 1.60. There was a significant increase in awareness of third molars with age. Presence of dental caries significantly affects knowledge score, with those having dental caries (3.68) having a higher score. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of comprehensive oral health education programs tailored to the needs of students in different educational institutions. By raising awareness about third-molar-related complications and promoting regular dental check-ups, these programs can contribute to improving oral health outcomes among young adults.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426825000041MolarThirdPericoronitisOral healthDental cariesHealth education |
| spellingShingle | Ananya Prabhu Ramprasad Vasthare Prajna P. Nayak Gargi Gandhi Shreyosi Banik Bidisha Sarmah Third molar infections and their impact on systemic health- an awareness study among women degree college students of Udupi City, Karnataka, India Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research Molar Third Pericoronitis Oral health Dental caries Health education |
| title | Third molar infections and their impact on systemic health- an awareness study among women degree college students of Udupi City, Karnataka, India |
| title_full | Third molar infections and their impact on systemic health- an awareness study among women degree college students of Udupi City, Karnataka, India |
| title_fullStr | Third molar infections and their impact on systemic health- an awareness study among women degree college students of Udupi City, Karnataka, India |
| title_full_unstemmed | Third molar infections and their impact on systemic health- an awareness study among women degree college students of Udupi City, Karnataka, India |
| title_short | Third molar infections and their impact on systemic health- an awareness study among women degree college students of Udupi City, Karnataka, India |
| title_sort | third molar infections and their impact on systemic health an awareness study among women degree college students of udupi city karnataka india |
| topic | Molar Third Pericoronitis Oral health Dental caries Health education |
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