THỰC TRẠNG MẤT RĂNG VÀ PHỤC HÌNH RĂNG ĐÃ MẤT TRÊN BỆNH NHÂN ĐIỀU TRỊ TỔNG QUÁT TẠI KHOA RĂNG HÀM MẶT – ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC TPHCM

Abstract

Background: Oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontal disease are widespread in Vietnam and other countries worldwide. These conditions can affect individuals at a young age, even after tooth eruption, and if left untreated, may result in serious complications such as tooth loss. Seeking timely treatment is essential to prevent such outcomes. Objectives: Evaluating the status of tooth loss and prosthetic treatment in patients coming for general examination and treatment at the Department of Dentistry - University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City. Methods: This is a descriptive, retrospective cross-sectional study of records of 595 patients who came for general dental examination and treatment at the faculty of Odonto-stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City from January 2017 to July 2020. The sampling criteria are patients aged 20 to 80 who agree to participate in general dental treatment. Data were entered and processed using Stata 2.0 software. Results: According to this study, female patients accounted for 57.31% (341) while male patients accounted for 42.69% (254). Tooth loss increases with age, with the highest rate among those aged over 45 years (99.0%) and lowest among those aged 18-22 years (40.63%). The difference in tooth loss was statistically significant across age groups (p < 0.05). The most common prosthetic treatment needed was dental crown restoration (32.00%), followed by partial removable plastic-based prosthetic treatment (27.00%). The need for other restorations was the lowest (2%). Conclusion: Tooth loss and the need for restorative treatment in patients over 18 years old are still high, especially those over 45. This poses a challenge for promoting oral hygiene and dental treatment in the community.