Assessment of Partial Edentulism Based on Kennedy’s Class III Classification

Abstract

Edentoulousness falls in a different category among the various conditions of dental origin. A partially
edentulous arches classification helps to identify the possible combinations of teeth to edentulous ridges, thus
facilitating discussion and communication among dental professionals. Kennedy’s classification provides
immediate visualisation and assessment of design features of removable partial dentures. The aim of the
study was to assess the prevalence of partial edentulism based on Kennedy’s class III situation in the upper
arch among the patients visiting a private dental hospital. This retrospective study included 10,327 subjects
who reported during June 2019 to March 2020. The sample size was collected and retrieved from the online
database. Tabulation of data was done followed by statistical analysis. Out of the 10,327 subjects reported to
the dental hospital, 6453 subjects were diagnosed with Kennedy’s class III (62.4%). It was most commonly
seen in age groups of 50-59 years (26.7%), and in males (54%). There was a significant association between
gender and Kennedy’s class III (p=0.000) and age and Kennedy’s class III (p=0.000) Within the limits of the
study, it was found that there was a significant relationship between gender and Kennedy’s class III and age
and Kennedy’s class III.