Evaluation of Dental Hygiene and Para-functional Habits in Oro-facial Pain among Patients Visiting Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital: A Questionnaire Based Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: It is important for dental care providers to make the correct diagnosis and treatment of the oro-facial region. For treatment planning, it is very crucial to eliminate the risk factors. In this study, we will evaluate dental hygiene and para-functional habits in oro-facial pain among patients visiting Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of oro-facial pain associated with oral hygiene practices and para-functional habits among patients visiting Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital. Also, explore the co-relation of dental hygiene, para-functional habits, and oro-facial pain. Methodology:  Patients from Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital are sorted for study. The current study will randomly recruit male and female participants of Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital encountered with oro-facial pain and unfamiliar oro-facial pain contributors. That will be sorted out via the convenient sampling method. Procedures in the contemporary study will be overseen in full accordance with the Public Health Department at SPDC and former the wince data collection, each contributor will be required to sign a written informed consent. Three interviewers will interview the contributors using a validated questionnaire at SPDC. Expected Results: The expected result of this study will evaluate dental hygiene and para-functional habits of oro-facial pain among patients visiting Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital.  In this study, we will evaluate the co-relation of dental hygiene, para-functional habits, and orofacial pain to find any significant association between these three factors. Conclusion: This study will be conducted to assess the prevalence of orofacial pain associated with oral hygiene practices and para-functional habits among patients visiting Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital. Also we will evaluate the co-relation of dental hygiene, para-functional habits, and orofacial pain to find any significant association between these three factors.