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Root caries among Benghazi patients.

A K Hassan1, S Omar

  • 1Department of Conservative Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit
|September 15, 2001
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Root caries affects adults of all ages, not just the elderly. Lesions commonly occur proximally and under dental restorations, providing baseline data for Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.

Area of Science:

  • Dental research
  • Public health

Background:

  • Root caries is a significant dental issue.
  • Prevalence data in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and location of root caries in Benghazi patients.
  • To establish baseline data for future research in the region.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination of 420 patients in Benghazi.
  • Documentation of lesion location (proximal, labial, lingual, sub-restoration).

Main Results:

  • Root caries was observed across various age groups, with similar proportions in young adults and older individuals.
  • The majority of root caries lesions were located proximally or beneath dental restorations.

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  • Fewer lesions were found on labial or lingual tooth surfaces.

    • Conclusions:

    • Root caries is not exclusive to older populations.
    • Understanding lesion location is crucial for targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
    • The findings provide essential baseline data for dental health initiatives in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.