MEASUREMENT OF HYDROGEN ION CONCENTRATION OF SALIVA IN LEPROSY PATIENTS (PART 3)

Abstract

Tooth caries was found in 54.97% of male, and 66.48% of female leprosy patients. The defect of the front teeth was observed in higher percentage in the upper jaw, and that of the molar teeth in the lower jaw. In this paper the author described on the defect of teeth and the reinforcement of them.