Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions in Dental Patients with Tobacco Smoking And Chewing, Areca Nut Consumption and Mixed Habits: A Cross-sectional Study in Ahmedabad
Abstract
Background: The oral mucosa plays a crucial role in protecting overall patient health. Studies have shown that patients with harmful oral habits such as tobacco and areca nut use are more likely to develop oral mucosal lesions. This underscores the importance of regular oral cavity examinations for early detection and timely treatment. It highlights the vital role of dentists in educating patients about maintaining oral health.
Materials and Method: 1400 participants were included in the study, after following the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were further divided into two groups and evaluated using the modified WHO guidelines-based Oral Health Assessment Form for Adults, 2013 as a questionnaire and the clinical assessment form. The participants of the present study were evaluated for the presence of oral mucosal lesions associated with the usage of harmful oral habits.
Results: Maximum number of participants with harmful oral habits belonged to the age group of 45-54 years (21.71%), with smokeless tobacco being the most prevalent harmful oral habit (47.86%), Tobacco pouch keratosis being the most common oral mucosal lesion (20.37%) and buccal mucosa being the most common site for oral mucosal lesions (41%).
Conclusion: The data from this study can serve as valuable material for oral health education programs in primary health initiatives nationwide. It is essential to make tobacco cessation training mandatory in the education and training of healthcare professionals so they can effectively provide tobacco cessation advice in their daily practice.
KEY WORDS: Oral mucosal lesions, Prevalence, Habit-index, Tobacco, Areca-nut, Ahmedabad
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