“Correlation between Areca/Betel Nut Chewing Habit with Facial and Dental Characteristics in School Going Children - A Prospective Cross-Sectional Survey”
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 5
Abstract
Aim:The aim of this survey was to study the prevalence of areca/betel nut chewing & establish correlation with facial and dental characteristics in school going children.Method:A population-based questionnaire study was carried out in school going children of rural area of Dhamatwan Village, Daskroi District, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in school going children aged between 13- 17 years(Class of 7th , 8 th , 9 th , 10th and 11th) (14.75 ± 1.117 years) with a sample size of 214 were included in the study. The subjects were examined clinically by a single investigator and questionnaire based on areca/betel nut chewing habit got filled after interviewing school children.Extra-oral Facial profile examination and Intraoral examination in sagittal, vertical and transverse planes were done. Mouth opening,Tongue protrusion andCheek flexibility was measured.Results: A total of 100 (46.73%) subjects reported to have areca/betel nut chewing habit. The incidence of Oral Submucosal Fibrosis (OSMF) among school children was 24 (11.21%). Difference amongst Chewer and Non-Chewer Group according to gender was statistically significant (P value <0.001). Cheek flexibility in Chewer Groupcompared to Non-Chewer group is decreased (P value0.042)Conclusion:The frequency and duration of areca/betel nut chewing habit is independently related with severity of Oral Submucosal Fibrosis (OSMF) in low age group children. Alarmingly, there is high incidence of Oral Submucosal Fibrosis (OSMF) (11.21%) in school children. But due to no significant restricted mouth opening at early stage and lack of education about the initial symptoms, majority of subjects are insidiously present.
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Palak Shah, Dolly Patel, Kaushal Shah
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