Evaluation of oral and periodontal status of leprosy patients in Dindigul district

Evaluation of oral and periodontal status of leprosy patients in Dindigul district

Aim: After the introduction of the multidrug therapy, the incidence of leprosy is decreasing every year. However, periodontal complaints are commonly seen in these patients due to compromised immunity and impaired oral hygiene. The aim of the present study is to assess the oral and periodontal statu...

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Main Authors: S A Jacob Raja, J Johnson Raja, R Vijayashree, B Meena Priya, G Sai Anusuya, P Ravishankar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Subjects:
Dental caries
leprosy
multidrug therapy
periodontitis
plaque
Online Access:http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2016;volume=8;issue=5;spage=119;epage=121;aulast=Jacob

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