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[Caries indices in a Valencia school population].
1Facultad de Medicina y Odontología, Universidad de Valencia.
Revista Europea De Odonto-Estomatologia
|November 1, 1990
Summary
This study surveyed 1065 children in Valencia, Spain, to assess dental caries prevalence using standard indices for both permanent and deciduous teeth. Findings detail caries distribution by age and sex in this pediatric population.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Dental caries is a significant public health issue affecting children worldwide.
- Understanding local prevalence is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Valencia, Spain, represents a specific demographic for this study.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence and distribution of dental caries in school-children aged 3-15 years in Valencia, Spain.
- To analyze caries data using established indices (DMF-T, DMF-S, df-t, df-s).
- To examine the relationship between caries and demographic factors like age and sex.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional epidemiological survey was conducted on 1065 school-children (3-15 years) in the Valencia metropolitan area.
- Dental caries prevalence was measured using the DMF-T, DMF-S, df-t, and df-s indices.
- The study presents the age and sex distribution of caries within the surveyed population.
Impact:
- Provides essential epidemiological data on pediatric dental caries in Valencia.
- Informs public health strategies and clinical practices for caries prevention and management in children.
- Highlights the need for continued surveillance of oral health in school-aged populations.