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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第三磨牙感染及其对全身健康的影响——印度卡纳塔克邦Udupi市女大学生意识研究

智齿通常在17-25岁时长出，导致冠周炎、龋齿、牙周炎、前牙拥挤和囊肿发展的风险。以前的研究报道，第三磨牙感染更多地与26-35岁年龄组有关，并且更常见于女性。目的：因此，目的是评估女性学位大学生关于第三磨牙感染的知识。方法：采用横断面研究方法，对三所女子学位学院的600名学生进行调查。使用有监督的自我管理的结构化问卷记录意识和口腔卫生习惯。第三磨牙状态由两名校准的检查人员记录。采用描述性统计、方差分析、独立t检验和卡方检验对数据进行解释。结果：第三磨牙龋和冠周炎的患病率分别为22.5%和10.5%。63%的人表示没有意识到与第三磨牙有关的问题。只有27.2%的人知道第三磨牙感染对一般健康的影响。平均意识评分为3.22±1.60。随着年龄的增长，人们对第三磨牙的认识显著增加。存在蛀牙显著影响知识得分，有蛀牙者得分较高（3.68分）。结论：本研究强调针对不同教育机构学生的需求，开展综合性口腔健康教育的重要性。通过提高对第三磨牙相关并发症的认识和促进定期牙科检查，这些项目可以改善年轻人的口腔健康状况。

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Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research Medicine-Otorhinolaryngology

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4.90

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133

审稿时长

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.