An Epidemlological Study of Missing Teeth Among The North Indian Population.
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2011-04
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There are numerous epidemiologic studies of missing teeth focusing white population which may not represent the status of
other people. Aim: The aim of this study was to estimate the distribution of missing teeth in sample taken from North Indian
adolescent. Material and Methods: Panoramic radiographs of unrelated adolescent of age ranging from 12 to 18 years
were examined for missing teeth. Results: The study shows significant sex differences only for third molar which was
absent in most of females. Conclusion: The present study concluded that third molars, maxillary lateral incisors,
mandibular incisor and mandibular second premolar were most commonly congenitally missing permanent teeth among
North Indian population.
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Hypodontia, Epidemiological study, Congenital, Missing teeth
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Raju P S, Bhattacharya Preeti. An Epidemlological Study of Missing Teeth Among The North Indian Population. Annals and Essences of Dentistry. 2011 Apr-June; 3(2): 11-14.