Hemasha Daryani1, Ramesh Nagarajappa2, Archana J Sharda3, Kailash Asawa3, Mridula Tak3, Sudhanshu Sanadhya1, Mehak Batra1. 1. Post Graduate Students, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Pacific Dental College and Hospital , Airport Road, Debari, Udaipur - 313024, Rajasthan, India . 2. Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentisty, Pacific Dental College and Hospital , Airport Road, Debari, Udaipur - 313024, Rajasthan, India . 3. Senior Lecturers, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Pacific Dental College and Hospital , Airport Road, Debari, Udaipur - 313024, Rajasthan, India .
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To assess the caries risk and contribution of diet, bacteria, circumstances and susceptibility sectors among special groups in comparison to the normal group of Udaipur using the Cariogram model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A Cariogram model was used to identify risk factors among 160 subjects (40 mentally challenged, 60 visually impaired and 60 normal healthy individuals) aged 7-36 years. Statistical analysis was done using Chi-square/ Fischer's Exact followed by Marascuilo procedure and Stepwise multiple linear regression. RESULTS: Compared to the normal group (74%), mentally challenged (33%) and visually impaired (41%) groups showed less chances of avoiding future caries. Group (R= 0.660) was found to be strongest predictor for caries risk. Susceptibility sector contributed 61% for caries risk in all the groups. CONCLUSION: The caries risk was high among special groups compared to normal group. Susceptibility sector illustrated the highest contribution for caries risk in all groups.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the caries risk and contribution of diet, bacteria, circumstances and susceptibility sectors among special groups in comparison to the normal group of Udaipur using the Cariogram model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A Cariogram model was used to identify risk factors among 160 subjects (40 mentally challenged, 60 visually impaired and 60 normal healthy individuals) aged 7-36 years. Statistical analysis was done using Chi-square/ Fischer's Exact followed by Marascuilo procedure and Stepwise multiple linear regression. RESULTS: Compared to the normal group (74%), mentally challenged (33%) and visually impaired (41%) groups showed less chances of avoiding future caries. Group (R= 0.660) was found to be strongest predictor for caries risk. Susceptibility sector contributed 61% for caries risk in all the groups. CONCLUSION: The caries risk was high among special groups compared to normal group. Susceptibility sector illustrated the highest contribution for caries risk in all groups.