Association of Temporomandibular Joint Signs & Symptoms with Dental Fluorosis & Skeletal Manifestations in Endemic Fluoride Areas of Dungarpur District, Rajasthan, India
Introduction: Endemic fluorosis resulting from high fluoride concentration in groundwater is a major public health problem. India is among the numerous nations, where fluoride sullied groundwater is creating wellbeing issues. Safe drinking water in rural areas of India is predominantly rely on g...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6958/15807_CE[Ra1]_F(GH)_PF1_(Bm_Om)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Endemic fluorosis resulting from high fluoride
concentration in groundwater is a major public health problem.
India is among the numerous nations, where fluoride sullied
groundwater is creating wellbeing issues. Safe drinking water
in rural areas of India is predominantly rely on groundwater
sources, which are exceptionally contaminated with fluoride.
Aim: To investigate the association of temporomandibular
joint Signs & Symptoms with Dental Fluorosis & Skeletal
Manifestations among people living in Dad, Bokersal & Deotalab
villages of Dungarpur District, Rajasthan, India.
Materials and Methods: The study group consisted of 750
subjects who were born & brought up in Dad, Bokersal
& Deotalab villages of Dungarpur District, Rajasthan.
Temporomandibular joint & Dental fluorosis was assessed
by performing type III clinical examination according to WHO
guidelines (1997). For the assessment of skeletal manifestations,
participants were asked to perform three diagnostic tests: (1)
Touching the toes without bending the knees; (2) Touching the
chest with the chin; (3) Stretching the arms sideways & folding
the arms to touch the back of the head. Chi Square test & Multiple
Logistic Regression were applied for statistical analysis.
Results: Among the 750 (462 males & 288 females) who
participated in the study, 53% had moderate grade of
dental fluorosis. The most prominent symptom suggesting
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder was the clicking sound
affecting 21.4% population.(p>0.001). TMJ Signs & Symptoms
were prominent in the age group of 45-54 years & males were
highly affected than females.
Conclusion: Clinical examination of TMJ in Dental Fluorosis
& Skeletal Fluorosis subjects showed a significant association
with Dental Fluorosis & Skeletal Fluorosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |