Frequency of mesiodens among school children in Multan, southern Punjab.

Authors

  • Rabia Zafar Ibn-e-sina Hospital
  • Talha Ashar Operative Dentistry Nishtar institute of Dentistry, Multan.
  • Asma Shakoor Institute of Dentistry, CMH, Lahore.
  • Javed Iqbal Nishtar Medical University, Multan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2021.28.05.6029

Keywords:

Mesiodens, Mesiodantes, Supernumerary, Southern Punjab, School Children

Abstract

Objective: To know the frequency of mesiodens among school children in Multan, Southern Punjab. Study Design: Cross Sectional Descriptive study. Setting: In Two Private Schools and Two Public Schools. Period: December 2019 to March 2020. Material & Methods: In this study 340 students were equally selected from private and government schools for study and were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Informed consent of the patient/guardian was taken. Medical and dental history of the patient was taken. Every child was examined by two expert dentists with mirror, probes and tweezers. Results: In this study out of 340 individuals 29 individuals showed the presence of mesiodens. Out of these 29 individuals 20 were males and 9 were female. Conclusion: Mesiodens are quite common and is more common in male. Early identification and management is necessary to prevent complications and tooth loss.

Author Biographies

Rabia Zafar, Ibn-e-sina Hospital

BDS, FCPS

Assistant Professor Operative Dentistry

Talha Ashar, Operative Dentistry Nishtar institute of Dentistry, Multan.

BDS, FCPS

Assistant Professor Operative Dentistry

 

Asma Shakoor, Institute of Dentistry, CMH, Lahore.

BDS, MSc, MFDSRCS(Ed)

Associate Professor Community and Preventive Dentistry

 

Javed Iqbal, Nishtar Medical University, Multan.

BDS

Demonstrator

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Published

2021-05-10