Osagie Akhionbare

Department of Preventive Dentistry, University of Benin, Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria

Publications

• Original Article   
  Prevalence and Risk Factors for Periodontal Diseases Seen in Children Attending the University of Benin Teaching Hospital for Dental Treatment
  Author(s): Nneka Maureen Chukwumah* and Osagie Akhionbare
  
  Background: Periodontal diseases are common in children, adolescents and adults. It affects the tissues that make up the periodontium. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of periodontal diseases and associated risk factors in children, presenting to UBTH. Materials and Methods: Study participants were children aged 8-16years who presented to the Paediatric Dental clinic. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire on sociodemographics, oral and general health behavior. Oral cleanliness, gingival and periodontal health were assessed using the Simplified oral health index (OHI-S), Gingival index and Community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN). Results: Seventy children participated, the highest proportion (40%) of the participants, were within 8-10.. Read More»