Original Article

Year : 2021 | Volume : 6 | Issue : 1 | Page : 32 - 35

Prevalence of Various Classes of Kennedy’s Classification – A Cross‐Sectional Survey

Amrita Ajith, Lakshmi Menon

Department of Public Health Dentistry, Amitra Institute of Dental Science, Kochi, Kerala, India

Abstract

Introduction:

The design of prosthetic replacement depends upon the patterns of partial edentulism. The aim of the classification of partially edentulous arches is to facilitate the communication of prosthesis designs and treatment options among professional colleagues, students, and technicians. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of various classes of Kennedy’s classification in patients reporting to Saveetha Dental College.

Materials and Methods:

One hundred and seventy patients were recruited in this study from February 2015 to May 2015 of the age group of 30–60 years. Kennedy’s classification was utilized after applying Applegate’s rules to record the partial edentulism.

Results:

One hundred and one male patients and 69 female patients participated in this study. Out of this, 71 were bite cases and 99 were single arch cases. Partial edentulism in the maxillary arch was found in 22.3% patients, whereas 35.9% patients had partial edentulism in the mandibular arch. The remaining 41.8% of patients had missing teeth in both arches. Kennedy’s Class I was found to be most common, whereas Kennedy’s Class IV the least common.

Conclusion:

A higher frequency of tooth loss due to dental caries and negligence of oral health among the patients in this study is quite alarming and is suggestive of need to create the awareness among dental health-care system for timely prevention of diseases and factors leading to tooth loss. By bringing about the awareness of tooth loss and available treatment options, the dental needs of the community could be met leading to an overall improvement in their quality of life.

Keywords: Basic life support, dental graduates, medical emergencies

Financial support and sponsorship

Nil.

Conflicts of interest

There are no conflicts of interest.

How to Cite This Article

Ajith A, Menon L. Prevalence of various classes of Kennedy’s classification‐ A cross‐sectional survey. Int J Soc Rehab 2021;6:32-5.