Prevalence of Complete Edentulism, Class 2 Malocclusion and Impacted Teeth in a Known Population and their Treatment with Complete Denture, Myofunctional Appliances and Disimpaction, Respectively.

Abstract

Background: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of complete edentulism, class 2 malocclusion and impacted teeth in a known population and their treatment with complete denture, myofunctional appliances and disimpaction, respectively.

Material and methods: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of complete edentulism, class 2 malocclusion and impacted teeth in a known population and their treatment with complete denture, myofunctional appliances and disimpaction, respectively. The study comprised of 100 subjects who underwent oral clinical examination. The subjects had been explained about the procedure and were asked to give consent. The subjects who agreed to give consent had been included in the study. The prevalence of complete edentulism, class malocclusion and impacted teeth had been noted down and the management plan was constructed for the subjects. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software.

Results: In this study, there were 63 males and 37 females. Complete edentulism was seen in 46 subjects, Class 2 malocclusion was evident in 25 subjects and impacted teeth were observed in 29 subjects. The prevalence of complete edentulism was 46%. The prevalence of class 2 malocclusion was 25% and the prevalence of impacted teeth was 29%. Complete dentures had been fabricated for the subjects with complete edentulism. Myofunctional appliances like twin block appliance, Jasper Jumper appliance, and Herbst appliance had been constructed for the subjects with class 2 malocclusion. Also, orthodontic appliances such as activator and Frankel II appliance were made for the subjects with class 2 malocclusion. For the management of impacted teeth, disimpaction was done.

Conclusion: The occurrence of complete edentulism was found to be 46%. Additionally, the rate of class 2 malocclusion was recorded at 25%, while the prevalence of impacted teeth stood at 29%. Subjects diagnosed with complete edentulism were provided with complete dentures. For those exhibiting class 2 malocclusion, myofunctional devices, including the twin block appliance, Jasper Jumper appliance, and Herbst appliance, were developed. Furthermore, orthodontic devices such as the activator and Frankel II appliance were also fabricated for individuals with class 2 malocclusion. In cases of impacted teeth, disimpaction procedures were performed.