INCIDENCE AND PREVALANCE OF DISORDERS OF TOUNGE IN SUBURBAN POPULATION A CLINICAL STUDY
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Tongue disorders; Prevalence; Suburban population; Oral potentially malignant disorders; Tobacco use.
Abstract
Background: Tongue disorders encompass a wide range of conditions from benign anomalies to potentially malignant and malignant lesions. Their prevalence varies with sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. Data on suburban populations remain limited, despite unique exposures to both rural and urban risk factors. Objective: To assess the incidence and prevalence of tongue disorders in a suburban Indian population and evaluate their associations with demographic, lifestyle, and systemic factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 participants attending a suburban dental outpatient department. Data on demographics, habits, and systemic health were collected using structured questionnaires. Clinical examinations followed WHO criteria. Prevalence and incidence were calculated, while associations were analyzed using chi-square tests and logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of tongue disorders was 36.2%. Fissured tongue (12.8%) and geographic tongue (8.2%) were most common, followed by glossitis (7.6%) and candidiasis (4.8%). Potentially malignant disorders (leukoplakia 2.8%, erythroplakia 0.6%) and squamous cell carcinoma (1.2%) were detected. Tobacco use (OR=3.5, p<0.001), betel quid chewing (OR=2.4, p=0.002), and anemia (OR=1.9, p=0.005) were significant predictors. Conclusion: Tongue disorders are prevalent in suburban communities, with both benign and potentially malignant lesions observed. Preventive oral health programs and routine screenings are vital for early detection.
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Dr Abhishek M P
Department of ENT, Chamarajanagara institute of medical sciences (CIMS), Chamarajanagara, Karnataka.
Dr Deepinder Kaur
BDS, Guru Nanak dev dental College and research institute, Sunam, Punjab, India.
Dr Gurmehak Kaur Sandhu
BDS, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Sirhind Road, Patiala, Punjab, India.
Jaskiran Kaur Nain
BDS, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Sirhind Road, Patiala, Punjab, India.
Dr. Rahul Tiwari
MDS, Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Daswani Dental College and Research Centre, Kota, Rajasthan. India.
Dr Heena Dixit
MPH Student, Parul Institute of Public Health, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat