Prevalence of Kennedy Classification in Partially Edentulous Patients - A Retrospective Study

Authors

  • Tulsani Minal Gopal, Subhashree. R

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12489

Keywords:

Partial edentulous, Missing teeth, Classification, Kennedy’s classification.

Abstract

The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of partial edentulism according to Kennedy’s classification
in the South Indian population. A retrospective study was done in which 1419 removable partial dentures
were fabricated from 1 June 2019 till 1 March 2020 were included. Data was reviewed from the patients
records and analysed the data of 86,000 patients between June 2019 and March 2020 that were documented
in a private institution. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi square test and pearson
correlation was done for checking correlation between age, gender and type of classification. Out of 1419
removable partial dentures, 58.4% were fabricated for males. Class III had the highest prevalence overall
and in males and females. There was no significant relation between the type of Kennedy classification of
partially edentulous patients with age and gender. Prevalence of Kennedy’s Class III was the most common
in the South Indian population. The prevalence was more in patients above 50 years of age. Male had more
prevalence than females. Gender and age did not affect the prevalence of types of Kennedy’s classes.

Author Biography

  • Tulsani Minal Gopal, Subhashree. R

    1
    Research Associate, Dental Research Cell, 2
    Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha dental
    college and hospital, Saveetha institute of medical and technical science, Saveetha university, Chennai.

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Prevalence of Kennedy Classification in Partially Edentulous Patients - A Retrospective Study. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 5585-5591. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12489