Pradeep PS

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Aim and Objective: To determine the periodontal health disparities among privileged and underprivileged tribes of Waynad, Kerala. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional survey was done among 600 Kurichiya and 400 Paniya tribal populations of Wayanad District, Kerala from January 2015 to June 2015 after approval from the Institutional ethical committee. A pretested structured questionnaire was used to collect data regarding study variables. Community Periodontal Index (CPI) was used to record the periodontal status of the study population after obtaining informed consent. Results: In this study periodontal disease was found to be far more prevalent among the underprivileged Paniyas than among the privileged Kurichiyas (P < 0> Conclusion: The present study demonstrates gross disparities in periodontal health status among the privileged and the underprivileged tribes of Wayanad and the need for active health interventions to eliminate such disparities. Keywords: Periodontal Diseases, Paniya Tribes, Kurichiya Tribes, Disparities, Wayanad, Cross sectional study

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Introduction: Helicobacter pylori is the known bacteria, causing multiple gastric disorders. Its prevalence in dental plaque noted by multiple researchers. The presence of helicobacter pylori in dental plaque even after systemic eradication done using triple drug therapy noted by few. Purpose of this study was to establish need of oral prophylaxis as an adjunct to systemic eradication of H.pylori. Materials and Methods: Total of 22 H.pylori positive patients divided in two groups irrespective of gender. 14 patient underwent oral prophylaxis and remaining 8 subjects did not, along with triple drug therapy for systemic eradication of H.pylori. Plaque samples from only posteroior teeth collected and PCR was done for detection of H.pylori strains after 6 months. Results: Statistical significant reduction in prevalence of H.pylori noted in patients undergone oral prophylaxis along with anti-H pylori therapy. Conclusion: Oral prophylaxis has to be considered along with anti-H pylori eradication therapy to prevent dental plaque acting as a reservoir causing reinfection. Keywords: Oral prophylaxis, Helicobacter pylori, Reservoir, Systemic eradication.

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