Frequency of Kennedy Classification of Partially Dentate Arches and their Association with different Sociodemographic Factors

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to find frequencies of different Kennedy's classes in partially dentate arches and determine association of tooth loss with Sociodemographic variables. METHODOLOGY: A cross sectional study was done with a sample size of 335 individuals. All individuals were examined using diagnostic kit and data recorded on proforma according to Kuppuswamy's socio-economic scale. RESULTS: Mean age was 46 years with SD ± 1.22 with 189 female and 146 males. Kennedy's class III was most common pattern in both arches. Tooth loss is more in illiterate people showing significant correlation with education in both arches. Low income or unemployment shows significant correlation with tooth loss in maxillary arch. CONCLUSION: Socioeconomic status like education, income and occupation has an impact on frequency of tooth loss. KEYWORDS: Partially dentate arch, Sociodemographic factors, Education and tooth loss, Income, occupation and tooth loss