Assessment of Periodontal Status of Konda Reddy Tribe in Bhadrachalam, Khammam District, India

Naheeda,; Asif, Shaik Mohammed; Padma, Madhavi; Paul, Arpita

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2015/13430.6051

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“…Similar outcomes were observed in the rural population of the Gambia in West Africa by Jordan, where a large proportion of people utilized chew sticks (50.6%) and toothbrushes (34.6%) [10]. In contrast, Naheeda et al observed that the majority of the population used a toothbrush and toothpaste and brushed their teeth once per day in their study conducted among tribals of the Khammam district [11]. Considering the economic constraints of this population, a simple toothbrush and paste were also difficult to afford by most of them.…”

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Addressing Oral Health Disparities of a Tribal Population Through a Combined Implementation of Focus Group Discussion, Mobile Technology Networking, and Creating a Supportive Environment: A Prospective Study

Kumari¹,

Sharma²,

Raj³

et al. 2023

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Background and objective: Oral health disparities generally exist among tribal populations, prompting creative solutions to tackle these challenges. By using a combined implementation strategy of including focus group discussion (FGD), mobile technology networking (MTN), and creating a supportive environment, this study aims to assess and bring positive changes in oral health in these populations. Methods: The current study employed a mixed-method approach on a sample of 100 tribal volunteers. Qualitative assessment included FGD conducted regularly for three months based on themes such as oral hygiene habits, access to oral health, technology in oral health, the relationship of oral health to general health, and the role of diet in oral health. Quantitative evaluation included recording of the oral hygiene index-simplified and gingival index to measure gingival status. Messages on oral health were routinely posted to mobile phones to reinforce oral health education. Appropriate use of indigenous oral hygiene aids (neem and datun) was also taught during the discussion session. Clinical examinations were compared before and after FGD. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 25 (Released 2017; IBM Corp., Armonk, New York, United States). A paired ‘t’ test was used to find significant differences in gingival status at p<0.05. Results: The FGD sessions deduced observations such as limited access to dental care, inadequate oral hygiene practices such as usage of neem sticks and twigs, and lack of oral health awareness. The implementation of MTN facilitated the dissemination of oral health information and enhanced communication between community members and healthcare providers. The gingival index score significantly improved from pre-FGD to post-FGD with a mean difference of 0.41700 significant at p=0.000. Oral hygiene of the target population shifted from “Fair” oral hygiene status to “Good” oral hygiene status. Conclusion: The combined implementation of FGD, MTN, and creation of a supportive environment demonstrated promising results in addressing oral health disparities among the tribal population. The interventions led to improved gingival status and better utilization of oral hygiene practices. These findings highlight the importance of tailored interventions, community engagement, and mobile technology in addressing oral health disparities in tribal populations. Ongoing support, sustainability, and further research are necessary to ensure the long-term impact and effectiveness of these interventions.

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Addressing Oral Health Disparities of a Tribal Population Through a Combined Implementation of Focus Group Discussion, Mobile Technology Networking, and Creating a Supportive Environment: A Prospective Study

Kumari¹,

Sharma²,

Raj³

et al. 2023

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“…They practice their own traditional methods to treat disease and alleviate pain. A recent study was conducted with an aim to determine the prevalence of periodontal disease in Konda Reddy tribes residing in Bhadrachalan, Khammam District[ 15 ] and it was observed that a majority of 93.60% of them cleaned their teeth using twigs and only 6.20% of them cleaned their teeth with a combination of toothbrush, finger, and twig with toothpaste and charcoal.…”

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Epidemiology of periodontal diseases in Indian population since last decade

Chandra

Yadav

Narula

et al. 2016

J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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Objective:India suffers lot of disparities in terms of oral health care and 95% of the Indian population suffers from periodontal disease. The aim of this review is to estimate the risk factors responsible for periodontal diseases as well as prevalence for the same in the last decade to make an attempt to develop a strategy to improve formulation of an effective oral health care policy in India.Materials and Methods:Keywords such as “prevalence of periodontal diseases,” “epidemiology,” “periodontitis in India,” and “oral hygiene status in India” were searched for appropriate studies to obtain a bibliographic database. The references of selected articles and relevant reviews were searched for any missed publications that included studies conducted in India estimating periodontal diseases with adequate sample size. Clinical parameters, sample size, and findings for each study were tabulated from 2006 to 2015 (till September 15, 2015) in chronological order to observe the prevalence as well as epidemiology of periodontal disease in India.Results:The projection of periodontal disease is disturbing. In addition, the majority of studies done have used the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) as its epidemiological tool that can grossly underestimate the presence of deep pockets.Conclusion:Current knowledge has shown that periodontitis does not present a linear progression and is not age-dependent. Moreover, its distribution and severity are strongly influenced by host susceptibility and risk factors. A structured all-inclusive survey of all districts of the states is a prerequisite for the constitution of an apt and cogent health care policy in our country.

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Effects of the Application of High-Pressure Oxygen on the Treatment of Periodontal Disease in Diabetic Patients

Sabatini

Ricci²,

Candotto

et al. 2017

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SUMMARYPurpose. In this study we wanted to observe the improvement in the healing of periodontal tissues in a group of diabetic patients treated with traditional methods compared to another group treated with the addition of oxygen. The potential of oxygen has long been known in the field of plastic surgery, where it is used to treat burns and skin lesions. Materials and methods. This study consists in a split mouth study which involved 30 patients. We carefully treated them with periodontal therapy using manual and mechanical instrumentation. Then, we applied oxygen in half mouth according to randomization list. Finally we checked up patients after some weeks. Results. Our results highlight that all areas treated with oxygen application healed more rapidly and better than no treated areas. Conclusions. All in all, we have demonstrated that oxygen can improve the outcome of non-surgical periodontal treatment in diabetic subjects.

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Assessment of Periodontal Status of Konda Reddy Tribe in Bhadrachalam, Khammam District, India

Cited by 6 publications

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Addressing Oral Health Disparities of a Tribal Population Through a Combined Implementation of Focus Group Discussion, Mobile Technology Networking, and Creating a Supportive Environment: A Prospective Study

Addressing Oral Health Disparities of a Tribal Population Through a Combined Implementation of Focus Group Discussion, Mobile Technology Networking, and Creating a Supportive Environment: A Prospective Study

Epidemiology of periodontal diseases in Indian population since last decade

Effects of the Application of High-Pressure Oxygen on the Treatment of Periodontal Disease in Diabetic Patients

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