A Study to Assess the Periodontal Status of Transgender in Chennai City

Saravanan, N. and Thiruneervannan, R. and Christopher, Pradeep (2014) A Study to Assess the Periodontal Status of Transgender in Chennai City. Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia, 11 (3). pp. 1673-1678. ISSN 0973-1245

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Abstract

To assess the Periodontal status of the Transgender To suggest the measures to improve their existing Periodontal status Prior permission was obtained from AHEAD. [Aravanigal Health Empowerment And Development]. All the available 137 members were examined at the AHEAD Office with their consent. Through questionnaire information regarding demographic details, dietary habits, Oral hygiene practices, and personal habits was obtained. The Periodontal status was recorded on the WHO oral health assessment form 1997 (modified). The examination was carried out under natural light by using mouth mirrors, and CPI probe. 5.73% were with different stages of periodontal diseases and 16.8 % had loss of periodontal attachment. Significant observation was that 5.73% were with different stages of periodontal diseases and 16.8 % had loss of periodontal attachment and high gutka chewing habits (35 %) which might be the reasons for high prevalence of periodontal diseases. Smoking and pan chewing habits were 6.6%, 5.8% respectively. © 2015 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

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Divisions: Dentistry > Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem > Dentistry
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Last Modified: 10 Dec 2025 06:46
URI: https://vmuir.mosys.org/id/eprint/4153

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