Caries Prevalence, Experience and Risk Related Factors Among Early Middle-aged Patients Attending Cairo University

Caries Prevalence, Experience and Risk Related Factors Among Early Middle-aged Patients Attending Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06365281

Enrollment

350

Registered

2024-04-15

Start date

2024-07-20

Completion date

2025-08-31

Last updated

2024-08-21

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Conditions

Caries,Dental, Dental Caries

Brief summary

Dental caries, a widespread oral health issue, results from a complex interplay of factors including behavior, hygiene, diet, and socio-demographic aspects. While preventive measures are available, it remains prevalent globally, affecting numerous teeth per individual. Improved oral hygiene practices and increased awareness have led to a reduction in caries prevalence. However, rising sugar consumption exceeds dietary guidelines, contributing to the problem. Despite limited epidemiological studies in Egypt, addressing individual-level factors is crucial. Surveillance of oral health in the early middle age group is standard, allowing decision-makers to assess the impact of caries and oral health care provision. Stratifying data by age, geography, and gender aids in understanding prevalence and planning effective prevention strategies. Overall, promoting awareness of dietary habits and preventive practices is vital for improving oral health outcome So, The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of dental caries among early middle age patients attending dental hospital in Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo university and to analyze the related risk factors utilizing WHO Oral Health Questionnaire for Adults.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

OTHER

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

35 Years to 44 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Patients whose age between 35 to 44 years old. 2. Patient consulting in the outpatient clinic 3. Provide informed consent 4. Co-operative patients approving to participate in the trial. 5. Males & Females 6. Egyptian

Exclusion criteria

1. Patients under or over this age group 2. Lack of compliance 3. Disabilities

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Prevalence of dental caries	1 year	DMFT index developed by World Health Organization (WHO) using numbered scores and percentge

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Caries experience	1 year	WHO severity criteria for adults 35-44 years of age , Very low \<5.0 Low 5.0-8.9 Moderate 9.0-13.9 High \>13.9
Caries risk related factors	1 year	WHO oral health questionnaire for adults 2013 (Dentist administrated)

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Primary ContactMohga Salah Salah

Mohga.fikry@dentistry.edu.cu.eg01111239811

Backup ContactMohga Salah Salah

01111239811

Outcome results