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Frequency of Kennedy classification and their Association with different Sociodemographic FactorsDr Aleshba Saba Khan,Dr Abdul Mueed Zaigham,Dr Fizza Tahir,Dr Najeeb Ullah,Dr Aleeza Sana,Dr Asma Shakoor. Abstract | | | | Aim: This study aims to find frequencies of different Kennedys classes in partially dentate arches and determine association of tooth loss with Sociodemographic variables. Methodology: A cross sectional study was done with a sample size of 335 individuals. All individuals were examined using diagnostic kit and data recorded on proforma according to Kuppuswamys socio-economic scale. Results: Mean age was 46 years with SD ± 1.22 with 189 female and 146 males. Kennedys class III was most common pattern in both arches. Tooth loss is more in illiterate people showing significant correlation with education in both arches. Low income or unemployment shows significant correlation with tooth loss in maxillary arch. Conclusion: Socioeconomic status like education, income and occupation has an impact on incidence of tooth loss.
Key words: Partially dentate arch, Sociodemographic factors, Education and tooth loss, Income, occupation and tooth loss
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