Third molar infections and their impact on systemic health- an awareness study among women degree college students of Udupi City, Karnataka, India

Q1 Medicine

Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.01.002

Ananya Prabhu , Ramprasad Vasthare , Prajna P. Nayak , Gargi Gandhi , Shreyosi Banik , Bidisha Sarmah

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Abstract

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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Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research Medicine-Otorhinolaryngology

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133

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167 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research (JOBCR)is the official journal of the Craniofacial Research Foundation (CRF). The journal aims to provide a common platform for both clinical and translational research and to promote interdisciplinary sciences in craniofacial region. JOBCR publishes content that includes diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the mouth and jaws and face region; diagnosis and medical management of diseases specific to the orofacial tissues and of oral manifestations of systemic diseases; studies on identifying populations at risk of oral disease or in need of specific care, and comparing regional, environmental, social, and access similarities and differences in dental care between populations; diseases of the mouth and related structures like salivary glands, temporomandibular joints, facial muscles and perioral skin; biomedical engineering, tissue engineering and stem cells. The journal publishes reviews, commentaries, peer-reviewed original research articles, short communication, and case reports.