PMID: 18705431Aug 19, 2008Paper

A retrospective study of some socio-demograhic factors associated with pericoronitis in Nigerians

West African Journal of Medicine
P O Ayanbadejo, D C Umesi-Koleoso

Abstract

Pericoronitis is an infectious disease of the operculum overlying an erupting or semi-impacted tooth particularly the lower third molars. It is a painful, sometimes debilitating and common periodontal emergency commonly found in young adults. The purpose of this study was to determine the socio-demographic factors related to pericoronitis among Nigerians and compare these factors to other similar studies. The patients included in this retrospective study were those who with a diagnosis of pericoronitis from January 2000 to December 2006. Socio-demographic and clinical data such as sex, age, tooth/teeth affected by pericoronitis and date of presentation were retrieved from the records of the Oral Diagnosis Clinic. During the study period, 373 patients presented with pericoronitis, 222 (59.5%) were female and 151 (40.5%) were male. The peak age of occurrence of pericoronitis was 19-23 years, accounting for 170 (45%) of the patients. The occurrence of pericoronitis was highest in the month of February, 67 (18%), followed by January (14.5%). The lower left third molar 169 (453%) was more affected than the lower right third molar 138 (37.1%) or combination of either lower third molars 66 (17.7%). More females 136 (68.1%) than males ...Continue Reading

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