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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in April 2026 (Volume 30, Issue 1) Submit manuscript

The relationship between dental caries and vision impairment based on the DMFT Index: A literature review

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Zahrah Salsabila Putri Bangun * and Aura Zalfa Ghassani Syahdiar

Undergraduate Student, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, Indonesia.\
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(03), 2576-2580
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3946
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3946
 
Received on 14 November 2024; revised on 22 December 2024; accepted on 25 December 2024
 
Objectives: This study aims to explore the relationship between dental caries and vision impairment, specifically in individuals assessed using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. The research focuses on identifying the prevalence of dental caries, factors influencing oral health, and the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals in maintaining good oral hygiene.
Methods: A literature review method was employed to gather data from international scientific journal articles accessed through databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect. Keywords used for the search included "Dental Caries", "Vision Impairment", and "DMFT". Only articles published in the last ten years (2015-2024) were considered. The selected studies were analyzed to draw conclusions regarding the oral health status of visually impaired individuals.
Results: The review found a consistently high prevalence of dental caries among individuals with visual impairments, with mean DMFT scores ranging from 1.23 to 2.71. Contributing factors include difficulties in maintaining oral hygiene, limited access to dental care, lack of awareness about proper brushing techniques, and dietary habits such as frequent snacking. Gender differences were noted, with female participants generally showing poorer oral health outcomes.
Conclusion: The study highlights the significant oral health challenges faced by visually impaired individuals, including a high prevalence of dental caries. Interventions focusing on education for both caregivers and patients, improved access to dental care, and preventive measures such as fluoride toothpaste use are crucial. This study emphasizes the importance of addressing these challenges to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for visually impaired individuals.
 
Dental caries; Vision Impairment; DMFT Index; Oral Hygiene; Preventive Care; Snacking Habits; Gender Differences
 
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Zahrah Salsabila Putri Bangun and Aura Zalfa Ghassani Syahdiar. The relationship between dental caries and vision impairment based on the DMFT Index: A literature review. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(3), 2576-2580. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3946

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