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Date Published: 18/06/2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v539i1B.9973
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Vol. 539 No. 1B (2024)
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Bùi, T. H. H., Trần, V. T., & Lê, N. L. (2024). TOOTH LOSS AND REALATED FACTORS IN FRESHMAN AT TRA VINH UNIVERSITY, THE SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024. Vietnam Medical Journal, 539(1B). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v539i1B.9973

TOOTH LOSS AND REALATED FACTORS IN FRESHMAN AT TRA VINH UNIVERSITY, THE SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024

Trần Hoàng Huy Bùi, Văn Thước Trần, Nguyên Lâm Lê

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Background: Tooth loss is a serious consequence of dental problems that negatively affects oral health and overall health, which is an important concern in dentistry. Prosthodontic should take place as soon as possible, especially in young people. Objectives: Survey of tooth loss, needs and requests for prosthodontic treatment of freshman at Tra Vinh University 2023-2024. Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study of 325 patients who were freshman coming for examination and treatment at the Department of Dentistry, Tra Vinh University from December 2023 to December 2024. Results: Survey of tooth loss and related factors showed that the rate of tooth loss accounted for 63.1%, the average number of teeth lost in the study groups was 1 tooth/patient, the rate of tooth loss of 18-22 aged accounted for 60%; the 22-29 aged had the highest rate (69.1%) with the average number of lost teeth was 2 teeth/patient. The rate of no tooth loss is highest in the 18-22 aged (40%). Conclusion: The rate of tooth loss is high in young patients, the main reason for coming to the clinic are pain or discomfort. The average number of tooth loss increases linearly with age.

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tooth loss, needs for prosthodontic.

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