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Oral epidemiological profile of patients attending public oral health services in Haut Sassandra region, in Côte d’Ivoire

2020; PAGEPress (Italy); Volume: 10; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.4081/jphia.2019.1064

2038-9930

Guanga David Meless, Jean-Claude Guinan, A. Sangaré, Koffi Syvain N’Guessan, Koffi Lazare Kouakou, Viviane Da-Danho, A S Datté, N’Zébo Marcellin Nouaman, Asse Marie Anita Amangoua, Mamadou Samba, R Bakayoko-Ly,

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the type of care that can be achieved and the epidemiological profile of patients attending the 3 public dental practices in the Haut-Sassandra region, in Côte d'Ivoire. The data collection concerned socio-demographic characteristics, reason for consultation, oral hygiene, dental condition, malocclusions and the availability of equipment for the performance of procedures. The 400 patients observed (51.5% male) were aged 16.0 to 86.0 years (mean=35.5 years; SD=13.1 years). The main reasons for consultation were pain (91.5%) and aesthetics (23.5%). Oral hygiene was insufficient for 36.8% of subjects. Oral conditions were malocclusions (12.8%), caries (98.7%) and edentulous (65.7%) with only 11.8% with prosthesis. The average DMFT index was 9.3. Only extractions and resin attached prostheses were possible in all 3 health facilities. Preventive dentistry (sealent, fluoridation), dentofacial orthopedics and implantology were not available in any dental practice. The most frequently performed acts were extractions (74.5%). The results of this study highlight the need for oral health planning with service equipment and awareness among populations who shouldn't wait until they are in pain to consult.